Announcements
Blue Owl Coffee/ Ready Set ASPIRE Art Wall Collaboration
The Blue Owl Coffee Art Wall has been a long-standing feature that showcases artists from Greater Lansing since the opening of their first shop in ReoTown, Lansing. We are delighted to partner with them to curate installations that inspire hope and create opportunities for our community to be introduced to amazing artists with a passion to spark joy and empower the next generation in their own unique way.
The Ready Set ASPIRE team selects the artists to curate installations that will have the opportunity to travel between all three shops, spending a minimum of one month at each Blue Owl Coffee location.
Applications are open for those who would like to be considered. Don't miss your chance to showcase your talent and connect with art enthusiasts! Additionally, there will be a special installation featuring young local artists (ages 18 and under), so they are encouraged to apply (parent/guardian approval required if selected). Click here to find out more information and fill out the submission form. For up to date announcements, follow Ready Set ASPIRE and Blue Owl Coffee on Instagram! Applicants will be contacted individually if selected.
40 for 365: Celebrating Our Impact and Securing Our Future
As we approach the final days of 2024, Ready Set ASPIRE invites you to join us in reflecting on our year-round impact and securing our mission for the coming year. Our "40 for 365" campaign highlights the transformative work we've accomplished and calls on our community to ensure we can continue making a difference every day to inspire hope, support healthy lives, cultivate a culture of respect and help individuals become who they ASPIRE to be.
Our Year in Review
Over the course of 2024, Ready Set ASPIRE has:
Educated, Equipped and Empowered over 1,500 youth through our SMART program, Mural Camp, Youth Summit, and various Community Partnerships!
Partnered with 19 local organizations, school districts, teaching artists, small businesses, and churches to bring holistic relationship education to diverse community settings.
Facilitated 5 art-based workshops combining creativity and holistic relationship education.
Trained 16 peer educators and youth ministry leaders to spread our message of healthy relationships
Be One of the 40
To continue our impactful work in 2025, we're seeking 40 dedicated supporters to commit to a monthly donation of $100 or more. Your sustained support will enable us to:
Expand our reach to individuals throughout our communities
Implement new, innovative programs to spur positive bi-directional connections between generations and diverse people groups.
Provide more resources for underserved youth and families
Ensure our team can continue delivering high-quality education and support
Join the "40 for 365" movement and help us make every day count in fostering healthy relationships and empowering individuals to become who they ASPIRE to be. Follow our celebration on social media by following our Instagram, Facebook or Linkedin pages.
Holistic Relationship Education
As holistic relationship educators, we aim to educate, equip, and empower individuals by utilizing a primary prevention health model and social-emotional learning techniques. It strives to foster a comprehensive understanding of the interconnected aspects of relationships with others and oneself, while providing valuable information, support, and resources to enhance optimal health.
“…Fostering a world of self-aware, value-aligned, healthy, happy, well-equipped individuals.”
“ASPIRE does far more for the students and community than simply teaching sex education. This organization advocates for the optimal health of all students. Every student deserves to be given accurate, age-appropriate, relevant, and unbiased information, as well as support and compassion, as they navigate the world as emerging adults. This is more than reducing or avoiding risky behaviors. This is about fostering a world of self-aware, value-aligned, healthy, happy, and well-equipped individuals. The work done by ASPIRE Relationship Education (Ready Set ASPIRE) takes us one step closer to this world: a world of healing, compassion, respect, safety, and love.”
-‘23 MSW Intern, MSU College of Social Work
“I wish I would have had this a lot sooner, it would have helped me through one of my most recent relationships.”
“I really appreciate this program, and it’s given amazing information that I will definitely be able to use later on in life. If I decide to have kids AFTER I get married (if I get married), I hope they have this program too.”