PROGRAMS
Social and Emotional Learning Programs
THE PROGRAM
We believe that social and emotional learning programs are necessary programs for today’s youth. We fund Pre-K through 12th grade social & emotional learning (SEL) curricula and professional learning services for students, teachers, parents, and staff.
THE IMPACT
The Keep Going 25 foundation funded the Character Strong curricula that has been integrated into programs at All Saints School in Cincinnati, Ohio. The curricula currently being implemented by the faculty are Purposeful People (grades K-5) and Middle School SEL (grades 6-8).
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“It is very beneficial for students to learn and model behaviors that develop their character for a lifetime, especially when they will face the challenges of negative social media. Love this way of building community. Students respond well to positive lessons which promote responsible, respectful citizens”
- 1ST GRADE TEACHER
“I do think character development helps educate the whole child. I think it is valuable to help them be sensitive to others’ needs, and to see things from other points of view.”
- 6TH GRADE TEACHER
KG25 Project
THE PROGRAM
The KG25 Project is a pilot program dedicated to junior high students that focuses on building character through acts of kindness. Coordinators and parent coaches facilitate monthly lessons with teams of students, that are centered around essential character traits. The projects the students complete are action oriented and focus to promote kindness to school, community, family, and self.
THE IMPACT
The KG25 Project began in the Fall of 2022 at All Saints School. Students and coaches work together each month implementing projects. Some of these include:
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School Greeters
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Keep Kindness Going Bracelets
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Michael’s Magnets
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Illuminate
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Powerful Posters
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“Thank you so much for all you are doing. What a special thing you ALL did for these families who have been through the unthinkable. Can’t put it into words. You and all the parents involved in this project are teaching our children to be loving people, be grateful, have a good heart, be empathetic, trust God and most importantly to never give up…even in our darkest hour, to remember people care and you’re not alone. I’m extremely grateful for everything this project is doing and everything it’s teaching my son. Life lessons that he will remember forever and so will we. This really is beautiful work…Keep Going and keep touching lives”
- PARENT OF CHILD IN KG25 PROJECT
Emotional Support Dog
THE PROGRAM
Emotional Support Dog - or dogs in classrooms can provide physical and emotional health benefits for students. Having a dog present in the school promotes a positive mood and provides significant anti-stress effects on the body. Perhaps the greatest benefit of dogs in the classroom is the effect on students’ social-emotional development.
THE IMPACT
In May of 2022, the Keep Going 25 Foundation, funded a program at Archbishop Moeller High school in Cincinnati, Ohio to purchase Sidon, the faculty dog, to serve the Moeller Family. Having a dog on campus helps improve student development by reducing anxiety, increasing empathy and compassion. This partnership honors the memory of Michael Currin, including his impact and legacy he created with the Moeller Family at such a young age.
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The impact of Sidon at Moeller High School includes the availability of his talents to over 890 young men and over 120 faculty and staff. He has become an important staff member and part of the Moeller Family. He is a constant reminder of the importance of mental health and our mission to support our students and form them into remarkable men. He teaches that anyone and everyone needs support and it is okay to ask for help and/or share your feelings.
IlluminIte25
THE PROGRAM
The holiday season can be very overwhelming for people going through hard times. Michael’s family knew this all too well going into their first Christmas season without him. One evening in December, they came out to see their house and entire neighborhood lined with the beautiful lights from luminaries. It was this simple act of kindness that helped give them the slightest bit of hope to “Keep Going”.
Illuminite25 is a program inspired by this act of kindness. Its focus is to bring light and messages of hope to families facing adversities in the Cincinnati and surrounding areas. Students, coaches, and families put kindness into action by illuminating homes with luminaries and a “Keep Going 25” yard sign during the holiday season.
THE IMPACT
In December of 2022, the first annual event, Illuminite25, was launched. This event honored twenty-five families and helped participating students see resiliency in action. Illuminite25 provides an opportunity for students to show up for others. Each year the foundation will increase the number of participants for Illuminite25.
TESTIMONIALS
“Absolute goosebumps. Walked outside to this beautiful surprise from the Currin-CArroll Family and the Keep Going 25 Project tonight. Michael continues to make an impact in the lives of so many. Thank you to everyone who helped make this happen!”
- FAMILY RECIPIENT
”Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. We were so touched to see the luminaries outside of our house. We miss Charlie every day, but holidays are especially hard. It is so beautiful to know that people are remembering Charlie and praying us through the hard days. There is incredible hope in seeing the light break through the darkness! Thank you. We will remember to KEEP GOING.”
- FAMILY RECIPIENT
“Thank you so much for thinking of our family in your “Keep Going 25” school project. You have no idea how much this very thoughtful gesture meant to my whole family. The luminaries were absolutely beautiful! What really touched us was all of your signatures on the back of the sign encouraging us to “keep going”. The support and love you bestowed upon our family at Christmas time truly does encourage us to “keep going”.” We look forward to paying it forward next year.”
- FAMILY RECIPIENT