Mind Body Align Charitable Fund

The Mind Body Align Charitable Fund of the Richland County Foundation seeks to further the mission and vision of Mind Body Align through philanthropy. 

Mind Body Align Charitable Fund

Dedicated to advancing the Mind Body Align mission of transforming lives to build healthy communities. Our intention is to empower elementary school educators to create mindful, inclusive, and compassionate environments that promote learning and emotional well-being.

Through the Charitable Fund, we provide support for educators to bring these practices into their classrooms, onto their buses and into the halls and offices, making mindfulness a regular part of students’ and educators’ daily routines

The Mind Body Align Charitable Fund supports projects that empower students, educators, and families to lead happier, more mindful, and fulfilling lives. Examples include, but are not limited to:

  • Equip teachers with mindfulness and SEL tools to reduce classroom stress and enhance focus.
  • Provide professional development opportunities focused on integrating mindfulness practices into daily school routines.
  • Encourage the adoption of alternative wellness practices, such as mindful movement and healthy lifestyle initiatives, for both educators and students.
  • Promote arts, culture, and wellness in schools to foster student engagement and emotional regulation.
  • Healthy food initiatives in schools
  • Arts and culture programs that promote mindfulness and well-being
  • Collaborations with community organizations to support mindfulness education in schools.

Preference will be given to applications which support diverse populations and mindfulness practice programs occurring in Richland County schools.

In-Classroom Initiatives

Mindfulness Tools

Professional Development

Are you an educator interested in applying for funding?

Who Can Apply?

Applicants must be a 501(c)(3) organization with a commitment to:

  • Empowering educators to cultivate emotionally intelligent and compassionate environments.
  • Creating lasting, positive impacts on students’ mental health, well-being, academic and personal achievement.

Encouraging innovative SEL practices to enhance resilience among both educators and students.

The Mind Body Align Charitable Fund of the Richland County Foundation will accept applications with a rolling deadline.