Join the Bounce Coalition for a webinar on October 8, 2025 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m with one of the co-founders of Spiritual First Aid, Dr. Jamie Aten.  Dr. Aten is a professor of humanitarian aid and disaster management at a faith-based college, where he founded and co-directs a [...]

In July, the Bounce Coalition hosted Bounce University, a “train the trainer” program that is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and tools to teach the Bounce curriculum within their own communities and organizations.  This two-day training, led by Bounce’s Dr.Joe Bargione and Nikki Thornton, helps organizations become trauma-informed [...]

This time as students and families get in their back to school routines, there can be a range of emotions – excitement as new chapters begin, anxiety around unknowns, and joy for milestones of development.  An important part of navigating this range of emotions is having conversations and creating communication [...]

What lessons can be found when we empower youth to lead their own programming? In July, the Bounce Coalition hosted a celebratory convening in honor of our Teen Talk partner organizations, who serve a diverse spectrum of young people in Louisville. Leadership of Sowing Seeds with Faith (SSWF), Kentucky Refugee [...]

The Impact of Extreme Heat on Mental Health Summer has arrived, bringing longer days, abundant sunshine – and high temperatures. Meteorologists are predicting a hotter-than-average season across much of the U.S. As temperatures climb, it’s important to be mindful of both the physical and mental health risks and to take [...]

Young adults entering today’s workforce have grown up in a world shaped by profound challenges and rapid change. From living through a global pandemic to witnessing social unrest following the deaths of George Floyd and Louisville’s own Breonna Taylor, many have also carried the personal weight of Adverse Childhood Experiences [...]

On April 18, the Bounce Coalition gathered for Part 2 of its strategic planning process, powered by the CVS Health Foundation, for a retreat devoted to turning vision into action and deepening the impact of our coalition’s work across Kentucky. The convening focused on refining the mission, identifying core values, [...]