The Simple Good is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization whose mission is connect the meaning of ‘good’ from around the world to empower youth to be positive activists through art and discussion. Through public art projects and youth art programming, we transcend the message that no matter where you go in the world, good means the same to all of us—and that is what connects us as human beings.
THE TRAUMA OF VIOLENCE
It’s no secret the prevalence of trauma and violence impact our youth everyday. This violence goes beyond those directly involved in it, it also impacts those that witness it
67%
Of youth have been exposed or witnessed violence
76%
Increased likelihood of having one or more delays in their language, emotional, or brain development due to trauma
53%
Of children ages 3-17 have one or more emotional, behavioral, or developmental condition
75%
Children who are in need of mentalhelp do not receive it
15x
More likely to attempt suicide
5x
More likely to drop out of school if youth not exposed to arts
DISCOVERING GOOD
An 8-week program using social-emotional learning and mindfulness—designed to take students through a path of discovering different meanings of ‘good’ from around the world.
