Break The Hold

07/30/2026

Join us for FREE Community Yoga with the wonderful Jenny Minelli of Sanctuary Yoga. These gentle, meditative classes are open to teens and adults of all experience levels.

📅 Wednesdays: August 5, 12 & 19
🕕 6:00–7:00 PM
📍 Outdoor Garden at St. John’s Church
8 Sunnyside Avenue, Pleasantville

Just bring a yoga mat or large towel and come as you are.

This complimentary series is made possible through the kindness of Jenny, in support of Break The Hold Foundation, whose mission is su***de prevention and mental health awareness. While there is no cost to attend, donations are greatly appreciated and help us continue bringing programs like this to our community. 💛

We hope you’ll join us for an hour of movement, mindfulness, and connection.

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07/30/2026

We are proud to welcome. Fast Finds as a subsidiary of the Break the Hold (BTH) Foundation. Founded by Susanne Wilson, a Pleasantville HS Special Education teacher. Fast Finds is dedicated to empowering students with disabilities by providing them with the skills, training, and real-world work experience needed to successfully enter the workforce.

Through hands-on learning opportunities, mentorship, and employment readiness programs, Fast Finds helps participants build confidence, develop valuable job skills, and prepare for meaningful careers. We are excited to support this important mission and look forward to the positive impact Fast Finds will continue to make in the lives of students and their families.

07/19/2026

In his latest book, “The Meaning of Your Life,” Arthur Brooks argues that in trying to avoid discomfort, we’ve inadvertently eliminated some of the meaning in our lives.

The solution, he said, is counterintuitive: It involves embracing a little more struggle.

Arthur Brooks has counterintuitive advice for people who want to be happier: embrace suffering.

07/19/2026

Helping Families Cope with Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders

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07/19/2026

Sometimes the words “I’m fine” are the only words someone can find.

Keep checking in. Stay patient. Create a safe space where people know they don’t have to pretend.

A simple conversation can remind someone they don’t have to carry everything alone. 💛

06/19/2026

A look inside Mount Kisco's TMS center, the science behind the treatment, and why patients are turning to it for mental health care.

06/19/2026

💜 Thank You to Our Silver Sponsors! 💜

The Break The Hold Foundation is incredibly grateful to our amazing 2026 Into the Light Walk Silver Sponsors for helping us bring hope, awareness, and mental health support to our community.

A heartfelt thank you to:

✨ Vela Wood
✨ The Fantasy Football Expo
✨ Girls Inc. of Westchester County
✨ Pleasantville Pride
✨ Orange Bank & Trust
✨ SunBlue Energy
✨ Pleasantville SEPTA
✨ Fast Finds

Your generosity helps us continue funding mental health programming in local school districts, supporting individuals and families in need, and spreading the message that no one has to struggle alone.

Together, we are turning awareness into action and bringing light to those who need it most. 💜💛

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06/16/2026

💛 A heartfelt THANK YOU to our Gold Sponsors for supporting the 8th Annual Into the Light Walk and helping us make a difference in the lives of young people and families affected by mental health challenges.

Your generosity helps fund mental health programming in local school districts and supports initiatives that bring hope, education, and awareness to our community.

We are grateful for your partnership and commitment to helping others know they are never alone. Together, we are breaking the stigma, fostering connection, and bringing light to the darkness. ✨

Please join us in recognizing and supporting these incredible organizations!

06/16/2026

A special thank you to our incredible speakers, Sean Degnan and Julian Giebelhaus, for sharing their voices at our 8th Annual Into the Light Walk. 💚

Sean inspired us with his powerful message of resilience, hope, and the importance of speaking openly about mental health. His words reminded us that even in our darkest moments, there is always a path forward.

We also thank fellow PHS student-athlete Julian Giebelhaus for courageously sharing his experience with anorexia. By telling his story with honesty, compassion, and grace, Julian helped raise awareness about eating disorders and reminded others that seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness.

Thank you both for helping break the stigma surrounding mental health and for encouraging meaningful conversations that can change lives.

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06/16/2026

💜 A heartfelt THANK YOU to our PLATINUM Sponsors for supporting the 2026 Into the Light Walk and the mission of Break the Hold Foundation.

Because of your generosity, we can continue providing mental health programming in local school districts, raising awareness, reducing stigma, and supporting those who may be struggling.

Your commitment helps us remind our community that hope is endless and no one walks alone.

Please join us in recognizing and thanking our Platinum Sponsors for making this important work possible. We are incredibly grateful for your partnership and support.

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