Community Projects

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2026

MFA Club prepares for Mental Health Awareness Month!

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Amazing team 💙
These are just some of the nearly 50 students who showed up yesterday for our MFA Community Project to help kick off Mental Health Awareness Month

Our focus: preparing for an upcoming MFA Club school campaign with meaningful 988 resource bags! Special thanks to our partner, TPAUD, Trumbull’s Prevention Partnership!

We also created positive affirmation cards for ourselves and for others, and took time to play with Play-Doh—because caring for your mental health can be simple.

Stepping away from our phones and connecting with each other can reduce stress, improve focus, and help the mind reset after a busy school day 📚

Sometimes self-care looks like taking a break, playing, and recharging ✨

Shining Light and Love On You!

My Friend Abby’s “Shining Light and Love On You” community project was all about showing up for residents in local elder care communities—all thanks to the hard-working students and the care behind their thoughtful messages.

At MFA, our mission centers on connection—and this community project was a powerful reminder that kindness builds bridges across generations, and volunteering for this project truly did #37HelpOthersInABigWay.

We also want to extend a heartfelt thank you to Sarah D…a new counselor at the Mary J. Sherlach Counseling Center, who guided our students through a thoughtful exercise reminding us that Valentine’s Day isn’t just about couples—it’s about self-love, compassion, and kindness toward ourselves, too. Special thanks also to Kiersten N. from TPAUD, Trumbull’s Prevention Partnership, Jami B., advisor to the MFA Club, and Anna M who made a special visit with Scarlett the therapy dog!

Spreading the Love

More than 50 students came together with one shared goal: to bring positive affirmations and kindness to older adults who may sometimes feel overlooked. Through handwritten postcards, decorating wooden heart ornaments, and assembling gift bags with donated Bigelow tea bags, cookies, and chocolate, students helped remind residents that they are seen, valued, and appreciated. Seeing these smiles in person reminded us how even small acts of kindness can make a huge difference!