California Students Build a Culture of Belonging Through National No One Eats Alone® Day Thanks to Health Net & The Centene Foundation
Health Net, a Medi-Cal managed care health plan and Centene (NYSE: CNC) company, is supporting No One Eats Alone® Day on February 14, 2025, a prevention initiative aimed at fostering inclusion and ending social isolation in schools. The program, reaching over 1.5 million students nationwide, is sponsored by the Centene Foundation.
The initiative provides participating schools with free Belonging Boxes containing lesson plans, student leadership guides, and materials for art projects in both English and Spanish. In 2024, the Centene Foundation registered 443 schools across 12 states, and Sandy Hook Promise will distribute over 3,200 Belonging Boxes to schools in all 50 states for the 2025 event.
The program addresses social isolation, which the CDC identifies as a risk factor for mental and physical health conditions. Beyond Differences, which established the initiative, merged with Sandy Hook Promise in September 2024 to strengthen their youth-centered missions.
Health Net, un piano sanitario gestito da Medi-Cal e parte della società Centene (NYSE: CNC), supporta il No One Eats Alone® Day il 14 febbraio 2025, un'iniziativa di prevenzione volta a promuovere l'inclusione e a porre fine all'isolamento sociale nelle scuole. Il programma, che raggiunge oltre 1,5 milioni di studenti a livello nazionale, è sponsorizzato dalla Centene Foundation.
L'iniziativa fornisce alle scuole partecipanti delle Belonging Boxes gratuite contenenti piani di lezione, guide per la leadership degli studenti e materiali per progetti artistici sia in inglese che in spagnolo. Nel 2024, la Centene Foundation ha registrato 443 scuole in 12 stati, e Sandy Hook Promise distribuirà oltre 3.200 Belonging Boxes alle scuole in tutti i 50 stati per l'evento del 2025.
Il programma affronta l'isolamento sociale, che il CDC identifica come un fattore di rischio per condizioni di salute mentale e fisica. Beyond Differences, che ha istituito l'iniziativa, si è fusa con Sandy Hook Promise nel settembre 2024 per rafforzare le loro missioni focalizzate sui giovani.
Health Net, un plan de salud administrado por Medi-Cal y parte de la empresa Centene (NYSE: CNC), apoya el No One Eats Alone® Day el 14 de febrero de 2025, una iniciativa de prevención destinada a fomentar la inclusión y terminar con el aislamiento social en las escuelas. El programa, que alcanza a más de 1.5 millones de estudiantes a nivel nacional, es patrocinado por la Centene Foundation.
La iniciativa proporciona a las escuelas participantes Belonging Boxes gratuitas que contienen planes de lecciones, guías de liderazgo estudiantil y materiales para proyectos artísticos, tanto en inglés como en español. En 2024, la Centene Foundation registró 443 escuelas en 12 estados, y Sandy Hook Promise distribuirá más de 3,200 Belonging Boxes a escuelas en los 50 estados para el evento de 2025.
El programa aborda el aislamiento social, que el CDC identifica como un factor de riesgo para condiciones de salud mental y física. Beyond Differences, que estableció la iniciativa, se fusionó con Sandy Hook Promise en septiembre de 2024 para fortalecer sus misiones centradas en la juventud.
Health Net는 Medi-Cal 관리 의료 계획이자 Centene (NYSE: CNC) 회사로서 2025년 2월 14일 No One Eats Alone® Day를 지원하고 있으며, 이는 학교에서의 포용성을 촉진하고 사회적 고립을 종식시키기 위한 예방 이니셔티브입니다. 이 프로그램은 150만 명 이상의 학생에게 도달하며, Centene Foundation이 후원합니다.
이 이니셔티브는 참여 학교에 영어와 스페인어로 된 수업 계획, 학생 리더십 가이드 및 예술 프로젝트 자료가 담긴 무료 Belonging Boxes를 제공합니다. 2024년에는 Centene Foundation이 12개 주에서 443개의 학교를 등록했으며, Sandy Hook Promise는 2025년 행사에 대해 모든 50개 주의 학교에 3,200개 이상의 Belonging Boxes를 배포할 예정입니다.
이 프로그램은 CDC가 정신 및 신체 건강 상태의 위험 요소로 식별하는 사회적 고립 문제를 다룹니다. 이 이니셔티브를 설립한 Beyond Differences는 2024년 9월에 Sandy Hook Promise와 합병하여 청소년 중심의 사명을 강화했습니다.
Health Net, un plan de santé géré par Medi-Cal et une entreprise de Centene (NYSE: CNC), soutient le No One Eats Alone® Day le 14 février 2025, une initiative de prévention visant à favoriser l'inclusion et à mettre fin à l'isolement social dans les écoles. Le programme, qui touche plus de 1,5 million d'élèves à l'échelle nationale, est parrainé par la Centene Foundation.
L'initiative fournit aux écoles participantes des Belonging Boxes gratuites contenant des plans de cours, des guides de leadership pour les élèves et des matériaux pour des projets artistiques en anglais et en espagnol. En 2024, la Centene Foundation a enregistré 443 écoles dans 12 États, et Sandy Hook Promise distribuera plus de 3 200 Belonging Boxes aux écoles dans les 50 États pour l'événement de 2025.
Le programme aborde l'isolement social, que le CDC identifie comme un facteur de risque pour les conditions de santé mentale et physique. Beyond Differences, qui a établi l'initiative, a fusionné avec Sandy Hook Promise en septembre 2024 pour renforcer leurs missions centrées sur la jeunesse.
Health Net, ein von Medi-Cal verwalteter Gesundheitsplan und Teil des Unternehmens Centene (NYSE: CNC), unterstützt den No One Eats Alone® Day am 14. Februar 2025, eine Präventionsinitiative, die darauf abzielt, Inklusion zu fördern und soziale Isolation in Schulen zu beenden. Das Programm erreicht über 1,5 Millionen Schüler landesweit und wird von der Centene Foundation gesponsert.
Die Initiative stellt den teilnehmenden Schulen kostenlose Belonging Boxes zur Verfügung, die Unterrichtspläne, Leitfäden zur Schülerführung und Materialien für Kunstprojekte in Englisch und Spanisch enthalten. Im Jahr 2024 registrierte die Centene Foundation 443 Schulen in 12 Bundesstaaten, und Sandy Hook Promise wird über 3.200 Belonging Boxes an Schulen in allen 50 Bundesstaaten für die Veranstaltung 2025 verteilen.
Das Programm befasst sich mit sozialer Isolation, die das CDC als Risikofaktor für psychische und physische Gesundheitszustände identifiziert. Beyond Differences, das die Initiative ins Leben rief, fusionierte im September 2024 mit Sandy Hook Promise, um ihre jugendzentrierten Missionen zu stärken.
- Wide reach with over 1.5 million students participating nationwide
- Program expansion to all 50 states with 3,200 Belonging Boxes distribution
- Strategic merger between Beyond Differences and Sandy Hook Promise strengthening program delivery
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More than 1.5 million students nationwide to participate in this year's event
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According to the Centers for Disease Control, social isolation and loneliness put a person at risk of developing serious mental and physical health conditions. Peer-to-peer support programs help build connection, self-esteem and a culture of belonging at schools, which underscores why, each year, schools nationwide and in many countries around the world celebrate National No One Eats Alone Day.
"Health Net is helping address social isolation in our schools, creating a brighter, healthier future for our communities," said County of
"Today's youth represent the leaders of tomorrow, and it's crucial that we continue to promote inclusion and connection to help them thrive," said
The nonprofit organization Beyond Differences established No One Eats Alone as an initiative to end social isolation and has been providing free Social Emotional Learning curriculum and programs to schools since it was founded in 2010. On September 16, 2024, Beyond Differences became part of Sandy Hook Promise. The integration brings together two youth-centered, national nonprofit organizations with aligned missions and complementary strengths – a win-win for youth across the country.
"Social isolation is a critical warning sign that can precede school shootings and violence," said Nicole Hockley, co-founder and CEO of Sandy Hook Promise. "By encouraging interpersonal connections and empowering students with the knowledge and skills to co-create a positive, welcoming school climate, we can make our schools, homes and communities safer and more supportive for our nation's youth."
Participating schools will receive a free Belonging Box, which includes in-class lesson plans on social isolation and actionable steps to cultivate belonging. The Belonging Box also includes a student leadership guide, conversation starters to help students connect with someone new, and materials for an art project that encourages students to build connections with their classmates. All student-facing materials are available in English and Spanish.
During lunch, students are encouraged to meet someone new and complete a "Hearts and Hands" activity sheet. This interactive art activity prompts students to share unique things about themselves and discover common ground with others. Schools can display the completed sheets in a two-winged mural installation that doubles as a selfie photo opportunity for students.
"We've supported National No One Eats Alone Day for years because we know that social isolation significantly impacts a child's mental health and well-being," said Centene Foundation President Keith Williamson. "We are proud to provide resources that help students make meaningful connections, creating a positive ripple effect that strengthens relationships and enhances the mental health of the entire school community."
In 2024, the Centene Foundation registered 443 schools across 12 states to participate in No One Eats Alone. Sandy Hook Promise will send more than 3,200 Belonging Boxes to schools in all 50 states, reaching over 1.5 million students on National No One Eats Alone Day. All Belonging Boxes are provided at no charge to schools.
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About Centene Foundation
The Centene Foundation (the "Foundation"), a private nonprofit focused on investing in economically challenged communities, is the philanthropic arm of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC) ("Centene"). The Foundation supports projects and initiatives strategically aligned with Centene's mission-driven culture and enhances the work Centene is doing to remove the barriers to wellness underserved and low-income populations face. The Foundation is committed to addressing social determinants of health and improving health equity in three distinct areas of focus: healthcare access, social services and education. To learn more, visit the Centene Foundation's website.
About Sandy Hook Promise
Sandy Hook Promise (SHP) envisions a future where all children are free from school shootings and other acts of violence. As a national nonprofit organization, SHP's mission is to educate and empower youth and adults to prevent violence in schools, homes, and communities. Creators of the life-saving, evidence-informed "Know the Signs" prevention programs, SHP teaches the warning signs of someone who may be in crisis, socially isolated, or at-risk of hurting themselves or others and how to get help. SHP also advances school safety, youth mental health, and responsible gun ownership at the state and federal levels through nonpartisan policy and partnerships. SHP is led by several family members whose loved ones were killed in the tragic mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School on December 14, 2012.
About Beyond Differences
Nonprofit Beyond Differences' mission is to inspire students nationwide to end social isolation in middle schools and create a culture of belonging for everyone. Founded in 2010, Beyond Differences is a youth-led social justice movement, empowering students to become activists and change the culture in their schools. Beyond Differences provides Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) tools to disrupt social isolation and change the world, starting with how students treat each other at school and online. Programs include Know Your Classmates®, No One Eats Alone®, and Be Kind Online®. All curriculum and activity kits are provided free for schools. Currently, more than 10,000 schools use Beyond Differences' programs and materials. Beyond Differences is a part of Sandy Hook Promise.
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