About Us
School is tough.
We were all once 8th graders, or maybe currently are, who spent time at school, did after school sports and activities, came home to do our work and spend time with friends, and got a night of peaceful sleep.
Well, that was us too.
Stepping into high school wasn't just a big step in academics and extracurriculars like we thought, it was also a big step in managing the stress that work causes and being able to feel understood by family and the people around us. Gradually, it became hard to manage time with schoolwork, after school activities, spend time with friends and family, and even get that sleep.
We set out to find a change in our own lives, and to create a sense of community to help navigate these crucial years in high school so that our futures would be successful.
Being inspired by our HOSA project that deeply connects with students around the world, we were inspired to open an organization where we could continue to raise awareness about stress and anticipatory anxiety in the Houston community, to create an atmosphere of comfort and joy, and show other teens that stress is normal and we are here to face it together!
Find your place in the community and help others find theirs as well!
Clean the mess. Face D-stress.
Our Mission
We strive to create a safe space where teens can combat stress, discover new passions, and build lasting relationships. Through our programs such as community socials and educational events, we aim to empower young minds and foster a sense of community.
Our Vision
We are committed to cleaning the mess of social anxiety adolescents face from the stress in our daily lives by providing an experience of calmness in society and a joyous sense of self-worth.
How We Have Grown Throughout Community!
Partnerships and Collaborations
Over the course of our social events and fundraising, we have been provided desserts in partnership with Lakshmi's Bakery and Royalty Sweets Katy and have been able to reserve a booth at one of the major annual events at the Universal Shraddha Foundation (JHTR).
Additionally on a school-wide scale, we have hosted a social in collaboration with the Seven Lakes Cancer Research Society.
Members and Followers
Our organization has fostered over 150+ members who regularly attend our events, and reached awareness to 400+ students around Katy ISD!
Our social media page has also grown to 300+ followers, with our content reaching hundreds of more people from areas around the US and other countries where we cannot host events.
Funds Raised and Credentials
As a 501(c)3 nonprofit, we have been able to raise about $500 from both of our fundraising events, from which some share was donated to our sponsors and partners in appreciation, and the rest will be donated to the Jed Foundation in Houston.
Recently, we have also initiated our podcast and blog page, where we have participated in a online coffee chat with another student-led organization in India and have been able to spread our awareness in their cities, while aiming to continue more podcasts with health professionals.