At YTP, we are continually inspired by the courage of those who transform unimaginable loss into a source of hope, awareness, and meaningful change. We are honored to share these letters written by Katie in memory of her stepdaughter, Caydence. Through her deeply personal words, Katie urges educators, school leaders, families, and young people to […]
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By Alex Jackson, GHS class of 2027 Saturday morning was cloudy but over 40 children, teenagers, and adults gathered at Greenwich High School to bring their own rays of light to Greenwich’s fifth Annual Yellow Tulip Project. The community united in a combined effort to raise mental health awareness and reduce the stigma surrounding mental
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This year, the Yellow Tulip Project (YTP) celebrates 10 years of smashing the stigma around youth mental health, a decade built on community, courage, and youth leadership. Watch a short video lookback at our story and see what’s ahead. To help set the foundation of YTP’s next decade of work, we’re initiating a nationwide search
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A huge thank you and congratulations to Laura Vessels and Olivia Raley for their stigma-smashing interview on KET News last Tuesday, May 26th. In planting over 20 Hope Gardens this year, Nelson County YTP continues to make hope happen in their community. Check out the full news story – TIMESTAMP 17:20 – 20:50
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The Nelson County Community Impact Council on Youth Mental Health was formed in July 2025, and through that group, I was introduced to The Yellow Tulip Project. Over the following months, we met every three weeks to discuss ways to bring awareness, hope, and support to youth in our community. As a Family Resource
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The “Happy to Chat” tables between Town Hall and Town Center. BILL FONDA Between Town Hall and Town Center are two new tables that the town hopes will help combat loneliness. The “Happy to Chat” tables, which the town received in November 2025, are intended to encourage social connection and reduce loneliness. The tables have
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ANDOVER, Mass. — Wednesday’s Wake Up Call comes from the Yellow Tulip Project at Andover High School.
MANCHESTER — Beginning at around 7 a.m. on Sunday April 26, over 100 runners gathered at the rear of the Dana L. Thompson Memorial Recreation Park in Manchester for the Burr and Burton Academy Yellow Tulip Club 5K Color Race. Tables were set up with information stands, refreshments, medals and race gear, and large yellow
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Yellow Tulip Project takes root in Nelson County Hope Gardens deal with issues related to mental health Community leaders in Nelson County noticed a pattern: Kids were more stressed and they had fewer outlets for building meaningful connections. Seeking to fill those gaps, they opted Nelson County into a national movement called the Yellow Tulip
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A simple idea with a meaningful impact: Sunshine & Support Baskets Testing season can be a stressful time for students. Between performance pressure and long testing days, it’s easy for anxiety to build. That’s why small, intentional acts of support can make such a powerful difference. At Ridge Road Elementary School in North Haven, CT,
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