Mindful Awareness Academy for Children

What’s coming this summer? MAAC is expanding LevelUp! for 11th & 12th graders — diving deeper into college exploration, leadership, and post-secondary readiness. Stay tuned!

LevelUp! isn’t just about college apps. The curriculum blends college prep with social-emotional wellness, community building, and identity development. Because the whole student matters.

Your donation doesn’t just help, it changes the entire trajectory of a student’s future. 

Every dollar goes directly to supporting scholars in LevelUp!, MAAC’s national virtual college prep program.

Tap the link in bio to give today. no amount is too small. 

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He made THE CATCH that changed EVERYTHING.

But Super Bowl XLII Champion, David Tyree’s REAL story? It’s about the moments BEFORE the moment. The struggle. The faith. The decision to transform.

May 15, we’re bringing him to our MAAC College Day to tell your future what’s possible when you refuse to quit and we couldn’t be more honored to have him tell his story.

Because our scholars don’t just need to dream big—they need to see someone who did the work. Who went through hell. Who came out the other side.

Tyree knows it. Our founder knows it. And your donation makes sure every kid in that room knows it too.

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LevelUp! isn’t just about college apps. The curriculum blends college prep with social-emotional wellness, community building, and identity development. Because the whole student matters.

“LevelUp! is more than a curriculum; it’s a community of bright and ambitious scholars.” — Andrea Nicole Smith, Executive Director Learn how MAAC is transforming college prep for students nationwide. 

We are SO proud of each and every one of them. 

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Big news! MAAC’s college prep program is going NATIONAL. LevelUp! is a brand-new virtual program helping high school students across the country navigate the college prep process — with community, identity, and wellness built right in.

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🙏 A heartfelt THANK YOU to our incredible recent donors! 🙏

Your generosity is transforming lives at the Mindful Awareness Academy for Children (MAAC), where we empower students through mindfulness-based education and social-emotional learning. Every donation helps us provide essential programs that teach children and teens the tools to manage stress, build resilience, cultivate emotional awareness, and thrive both in and out of the classroom.

Because of you, we’re able to: ✨ Bring mindfulness programs to schools and communities ✨ Support students’ mental health and well-being ✨ Create safe spaces for growth and self-discovery ✨ Equip young people with lifelong skills for success.

Your belief in our mission means the world to us—and to every student whose life you’ve touched.

Ready to join this incredible community? Whether it’s $10 or $1,000, every contribution makes a real difference. Visit themaac.org to donate today and be part of the change! 💜

Together, we’re building a brighter, more mindful future—one student, one donation at a time. ✨

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📣 MAAC Scholar of the Month: Lulu Kashiwabara 👉🏻.kashiwabara

Growth isn’t always linear — and sometimes the bravest thing you can do is listen to your gut.

This month’s MAAC Scholar of the Month, Lulu Kashiwabara, shares her journey navigating college, identity, and what it means to choose yourself when a path no longer fits. Her story is a powerful reminder that transformation often begins with trust, reflection, and courage.

✨ Read Lulu’s full story on themaac.org or in our January newsletter and see how new beginnings can open unexpected doors.