Q2 2025 Impact Report

As the flowers bloomed and the days grew longer, Q2 was a powerful season of growth, connection, and transformation for the Konscious Community Center. 

From youth empowerment and holistic wellness to food justice and community joy, each initiative brought us closer to our vision of creating revolutionary healing spaces accessible for all!

Message from the Founders

Wholeness & love,

Last quarter reminded us of the profound beauty and strength that comes from moving in purpose, together. Each child’s awakening, every shared breath in meditation, each seed planted in our food justice work… these moments affirm why this work matters.

As co-founders and stewards of Konscious Youth Development & Service, we are constantly inspired by the way our community shows up with heart, with vision, and with the will to transform.

This quarter, we’ve witnessed peace in action: from the transformational power of free integrative massage at our SOULcase gathering, to the joy of our first Konscious Market supporting young entrepreneurs! We are especially proud of our Konscious Community Worker Training,  a deep, three-day dive into what it means to lead healing from the inside out. 

And through our Konscious Leadership & Entrepreneurship program, we watched 18 middle schoolers awaken to their inner leadership, emotional regulation, and entrepreneurial power — earning over $2,000 in youth-led revenue!

We are grateful beyond words to every donor, partner, volunteer, and participant who believes in this vision. As we look ahead to Q3, including Journey Summer Camp and continued expansion of our wellness offerings, we do so with humility and hope.

There’s still more to do. We invite you to continue walking with us, investing in a world where peace is power, and that power belongs to all.

With Love,

Rodney & Mychal

Co-Founders

HIGHLIGHTS

• 26 community events hosted, serving over 220 community member visits

• Our second North to Shore Festival activation brought out 130+ people, featuring free integrative massages and a soul-stirring African drum circle

• Successful completion of the Konscious Leadership & Entrepreneurship (KLE) youth program with 18 middle school participants:

  • Youth improved emotional regulation by 30%

  • Confidence to try new things increased by 24%

  • Public speaking confidence rose by 29%

  • Stress levels dropped by 20%

  • Youth-led business ventures earned over $2,000 at our Konscious Community Market Fair

• Hosted our first Konscious Market Fair, uplifting our Konscious Leadership & Entrepreneurship  students and 5+ local entrepreneurs and businesses

• Launched our Food Justice programming with two transformative community events, including a screening of “What the Health” and a panel on detoxing the body featuring local/NJ based thought-leaders and practitioners, including Griffy’s Organic co-founder Chris (AP).

• Partnered with SOAR (Interfaith Neighbors) for a 6-week wellness series at the center

• Welcomed 112 students from Thurgood Marshall Elementary School for a walking field trip to the center as part of our partnership with Asbury Park School District

• Beautified our space with painted window designs to boost visibility.

• Introduced Open Wellness Hours, gifting 12 FREE PEMF sessions to our community for mini resets

• Facilitated a three-part staff development series for Collier Group Home Staff in Red Bank, equipping them with trauma-informed tools, mindfulness practices, and co-regulation techniques to amplify their impactful work.

• Held our first Konscious Community Worker Training, a 3-day deep dive into community-rooted healing with 15 dedicated participants:

  • Participants showed an average growth of over 25% across nine wellness and leadership indicators

  • Greatest gains were commitment to regular mindfulness practices and clear vision of future self (both increased by 50%)

  • 100% said they would recommend the training to others

  • Top life-changing practices included breathwork, sound healing, and visualization

  • 80% expressed interest in further leadership with KYDS

  • Reflections showed a powerful shift from disconnection to embodied purpose and vision

• 331+ minutes of free educational content shared with educators & youth professionals via the Konscious Educators Podcast

Real Stories, Real Impact!

"This was more than a massage — it was medicine for my spirit." – Soulcase

Attendee 

"Before KLE, I didn’t know I had a voice. Now I use it to lead." – Youth Leader 

"I’ve sprouted like a tree." – Konscious Leadership & Entrepreneurship Student 

"You don’t have to be loud to be heard."  Konscious Leadership & Entrepreneurship Student

“I didn’t realize how disconnected I was until I felt what true presence means. Now, I pause, breathe, and listen to my body daily.” - Konscious Community Worker Training

“The walking meditation showed me how much noise I carry. I finally felt peace in my own skin.”  - Konscious Community Worker Training

“Sharing my crucible story in the circle was healing. I now see my pain not as something to hide, but as my power to serve others.”  - Konscious Community Worker Training

“I left knowing that even my hardest moments shaped me into the leader I am meant to be.”  - Konscious Community Worker Training

“The Future Self visualization changed everything. I saw myself already living my purpose. It felt so real I couldn’t stop crying.”  - Konscious Community Worker Training

“I feel aligned, like my life finally has direction and meaning.”  - Konscious Community Worker Training

Why This Matters

Whether through breath, food, music, or movement, our center continues to be a living laboratory for communal healing and access. We don’t just hold events; we create portals of possibility.

Your support helps us:

• Cultivate youth leaders through mindfulness and entrepreneurship

• Address trauma with tools for self-regulation

• Foster connection between neighbors

• Provide access to free/open-donation wellness to those who need it most

• Support 10+ local and/or Black-owned businesses through events and vendor partnerships

• Equip young people with tools to lead from the inside out and build real-world businesses

One student entered the KLE program unsure and withdrawn. By the end, they had proudly pitched their handmade keychain business to a full room and walked away with new confidence and community!

What's Next in Q3

1. Journey Summer Camp is now in full swing, serving elementary through middle schoolers with mindfulness, movement, nature, and creativity.

2. Junior Konscious Worker Internship, nurturing high school and college students to be emerging leaders through the Journey Summer Camp experience.

3. Continued Food Justice programming, especially panels and community dinners.

4. Preparation and outreach for our next Konscious Leadership & Entrepreneurship (KLE) cohort.

5. Konscious AI Workshops, exploring mindful technology use for educators.

6. Konscious Connections High School Leadership Program, empowering the next generation of mindful leaders.

7. Prepare for center upgrades to expand access and programming.