Hope Heals: How Watsonville Students Are Finding Community in Grief

<p>When Valeria, Joahaan, and Crystal of Watsonville High School noticed classmates struggling with grief and disconnection, they didn&#39;t wait for adults to fix it. </p><p>They built Hope Club, a student-led space centered on remembrance, mental wellness, and community. In this episode, the students share how a peace pole project and cultural memorials became catalysts for school-wide change, what hope means to them personally, and why young people are uniquely positioned to lead on mental health. </p><p>Their story is a reminder that youth aren&#39;t just the leaders of tomorrow; they&#39;re already leading today.</p><p><br></p><p>Learn more about nylc at <a href="https://nylc.org/">⁠nylc.org⁠</a>!</p><p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nylcorg/">⁠Instagram⁠</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/nylcorg">⁠Facebook⁠</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-youth-leadership-council/">⁠LinkedIn⁠</a>, and <a href="https://www.threads.com/@nylcorg">⁠Threads⁠</a>!</p>