Empowering Youth
to Lead with Compassion.

MAKING COMPASSION A HABIT

We strengthen connectedness through compassion experiences for all ages.

Founded in 2016, Mindful Littles is an edtech nonprofit dedicated to empowering youth to lead with compassion from the inside out.

Why? Because the data is clear. From rising polarization and social isolation to a staggering youth mental health crisis, cultivating compassion as a life skill is essential to restore human connection and help us all face these unprecedented challenges.

Our innovative framework — Mindful Service Learning — helps our youngest generations regularly build their compassion muscle, teaching students how to proactively care for themselves and their local communities.

About Mindful Service Learning

Our proprietary educational program for elementary students seamlessly integrates authentic community problem-solving with academic and social emotional learning- all while having fun!

Our feel-good, do-good learning approach teaches students the critical importance of leading with compassion from the inside out.

Helping School Communities Integrate Mindful Service Learning

We work closely with elementary schools to help integrate Mindful Service Learning where our youngest kids are. Our programs help schools overcome key challenges to making compassion not just possible, but an integral part of school culture.

Educator Training for Long-Term Success

We employ a professional development approach for sustainable and consistent results. School staff become skilled and empowered to implement the program, while receiving virtual training and coaching over time.

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One-Stop Solution for Family & Community Engagement

Research shows that family and community engagement is crucial to student success, yet schools still struggle to activate it. With our Community Partnership Network of over 40 organizations, we are a one stop solution for connecting students, family and community.

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Affordable, Subsidized Programs

School budgets are tight, so we subsidize our programs for schools through grant funding, donor programs, and corporate sponsorships.

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IMPACT STORIES

Strengthening connection, belonging, and resilience.

Journey to Paradise: From Wildfire to Community Healing

On November 8, 2018, the most destructive wildfire in California history passed through the Paradise Ridge area, displacing over 50,000 people and destroying more than 11,000 homes.

Teen Leadership Program Wellness Centers

Teen Leadership Through School Wellness Centers

Mindful Littles recently brought a Teen Leadership Program to 11 students at Pine Hollow Middle School through the school’s Wellness Center.

Well-Being Mentorship Empowers Youth Leaders

From the beginning of Mindful Littles in 2016, teens and young adults have been an integral part of our mindful service learning programs and community events.

23K

Students Reached

10K

Mindful Care Kits for Children & Families

160+

Mindful Service Learning Projects

Airbnb Community Fund Grant Awarded to Mindful Littles

We’re excited to share that Mindful Littles received a 2023 Airbnb Community Fund grant award!

Your business or foundation can make a real difference in childrens’ lives. Find out more about how to sponsor a program today.

“Wow, on behalf of our Girl Scouts troop, a heart-felt Thank You for the thoughtful and enlightening workshop!! We are so excited about the breathing and movement skills you shared, linking the concepts of feeling good and doing good, and reminding us these calming tools are useful everyday! This was an invaluable workshop, really well done, and we so appreciate what you all do!!”

“I learned that in life you have ups and you have downs. I learned something...that is not easy to learn. I learned how much one person can change a whole community.”

“I would 100% recommend this program to any school or district as a way to help students learn and utilize social/emotional life long skills and strategies to become more engaged and better learners.”

WHO WE WORK WITH

Mindful Community Service Experiences to Uplift Youth Well-Being

Every program seamlessly integrates our feel good-do good model to engage in purposeful community action.

Engage in FEEL GOOD practices to strengthen mental well-being and connectedness,

while practicing DOING GOOD through community service, to support youth well-being.

“Growing into a young adult and figuring out my own place and worth was a transformation full of stress, mistakes, and difficult decisions. Coming to Mindful Littles at the beginning of this process helped me develop and maintain a mental composure, kindness (to myself and others), and care that has made my transformation and journey one that I am genuinely happy with, and proud of.”

— Teen Leader

"Wow, on behalf of our Girl Scouts troop, a heart-felt Thank You for the thoughtful and enlightening workshop! We are so excited about the breathing and movement skills you shared, linking the concepts of feeling good and doing good, and reminding us these calming tools are useful everyday! This was an invaluable workshop, really well done, and we so appreciate what you all do!”

— Bay Area parent and Girl Scout Troop leader

"I would 100% recommend this program to any school or district as a way to help students learn and utilize social/emotional life long skills and strategies to become more engaged and better learners."

— Michelle John, Superintendent, Paradise Unified

"I learned that in life you have ups and you have downs. I learned something...that is not easy to learn. I learned how much one person can change a whole community."

— 5th grade participant, Mindful Service Learning