Upstream Education

Today filled our heart. 💙

Families at were in urgent need of food and essentials — and thanks to our generous donors, we delivered food and 40 gift cards to help.

It also happened to be Dress Like Carly Day — and somehow, showed up matching their soon-to-be principal (without knowing it!).

This is what community looks like.
Showing up, together.

If Upstream schools need help supporting families, please reach out and we’ll do what we can!

🎥 What we’ve been up to this week: capturing the impact of our Mental Health Changemakers Fellowship on video!

We kicked off the week in Greenville, SC at the incredible —a long-time partner with two current fellows on their team. The joy and creativity in that school is something special, and it was an honor to highlight their story.

Then it was back to Colorado to interview savinay nathan from the , whose early support helped launch the Fellowship back in 2020. We also interviewed one of our inaugural fellows, Eddie Chavez, of .

This trip reminded us just how powerful relationships are. We’re grateful to partner with schools and funders that care deeply about the well-being of both educators and students.

Stay tuned for the final video—we can’t wait to share it with you! 💙

📣 As 2025 unfolds, we’re embracing reflection and finding joy in the little things. Inspired by visionary leader Natalie Kuhn () and her Unrecognized Forms of Self-Care list, we’re adding:
✨ Drinking water
✨ Making your bed
✨ Sending unsolicited gratitude notes
✨ Taking a deep breath before replying
✨ Saying “no” without guilt
✨ Watching the sunrise or sunset
✨ Celebrating small wins (like folding laundry!)
💬 What would you add to this list? Let’s start the year by embracing grace and kindness toward ourselves.