Kindness. Empathy. Love. Snovalley Pride Founder Greg Jamiel points to these basic tenets as ‘building blocks of humanity’. Along with connection and inclusion, they are at the heart of Snovalley Pride’s mission and Greg’s recent book, “Uni’s Quest for Kindness.“ We invite you to tune in to our latest Radio Encompass Podcast as our host, […]
Earlier this week, we began part one of a discussion on The Essential Role of Advocacy and why it’s not a sideline project, but in fact, core to our purpose for families. In part two of this important conversation, our host, Caley George, is once again joined by Encompass Executive Director Nela Cumming, along with […]
This month, we’re diving into The Essential Work of Advocacy. At Encompass, we believe every child deserves the support and opportunities they need to thrive. But belief isn’t enough. To truly support our children and families, we must work to shape the systems that affect them every day. In part one of a two-part discussion, […]
Recognizing April as National Volunteer Month, Encompass celebrates the amazing people who give their time and talents to help us build a community where ALL children thrive. We recently sat down with our 2025 Volunteer of the Year, Madison Chess, to talk about her journey with Encompass. What started as a student seeking service hours […]
Connection is central to our core values at Encompass. We recognize the deep need we, as humans, have to feel seen, known, and valued. In this episode of our Parent Talks podcast, we sit down with Encompass Early Literacy Specialist Ana Malloy. Ana shares how our ParentChild+ program helps caregivers and children connect over the […]
Weโve all heard the phrase โPut your own oxygen mask on first.โ While that might seem counterintuitive, this important safety instruction is a powerful metaphor for self-care: You must secure your own well-being before you can effectively help others. Too often, parents and caregivers put their own needs on the back burner as they care […]
