Fostering Hope Summit: Mask Off
A Mental Health Summit for Youth and Adults
"Unmasking the barriers to mental wellness"
Saturday, April 11, 2026
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Harriet Tubman Cultural Center, Columbia
🌟 Thank You for Being Part of the Fostering Hope Summit! 🌟
To our students, guardians, speakers, volunteers, and community partners — thank you for showing up, sharing your voices, and creating a space filled with connection, inspiration, and hope.
Your energy, honesty, and support turned this summit into more than an event — it became a movement.
We’re grateful for every conversation, every story, and every moment of courage.
The journey doesn’t end here — stay connected, stay inspired, and keep fostering hope.
🎧 Student-Curated Summit Playlist
During the Plugged In breakout session, students came together to create a playlist filled with songs that inspire hope, motivation, and good vibes. It’s a mix of their voices, moods, and messages — all through music.
Enjoy the soundtrack of the summit — created by its youth.
Click below to listen!
🎶Fostering Hope Summit Playlist
Summit Sponsors
Fall 2025 Community Resources:
Seeds of Hope Sponsors
