TRU ENGAGEMENT. TRU RESULTS.

Any time I have the chance to attend a Tru Dialogue event, I'm always blown away with the conversation, mindset, and direction of how we can be better. Hearing it straight from the mouths of these teens!

The work I do can be heavy, but what a relief it is to hear & confirm things I already believed to be true; to know that help is actually wanted, understanding is needed and love IS desired. I'm forever inspired!

I pledge to champion my workspace & my colleagues to listen, to be present & more importantly, to be a part of the solution for our youth!

- Cameron Shepherd - Indy OPHS

Tru Dialogue 7: Youth-Led Forum was one of the most powerful events. Our youth put aside their fears & shared with us their raw & unfiltered feelings concerning mental health, gun violence & more.

My takeaway; we MUST provide more funding & partnerships for school counselors & mental health professionals ASAP.

Brandon Randal, thanks for another impactful event!

#FutureLeaders

#WeCanDoBetter

-Robin Shackleford

If you weren't at Tru Dialogue 7, you missed an impactful session from our youth and what they need from us as adults. 

Brandon Randall, thank you for the vision to bring us all together to LISTEN! The panel was amazing and so honest. 31 youth represented today. The hosts were fantastic.

Our kids have a lot to say and we have to give them space to share how they feel. Then as adults we have to make time to allow our kids to be involved in activities and events, and connect them to resources.

As an educator, I heard these kids loud and clear and I'm taking the challenge to be a support for them. 

It was so good to see so many familiar faces of over 200 plus people that want to #SupportOurYouth #TruDialogue7 #SaveOurChildren #ListenUpIndy #SpeakTRUth #TRUforum

-Sherie Scott

Listen, these YOUTH! I mean, my heart just broke listening to the stories about their mental health, lack of school resources, lack of parental care and engagement. BUT I was also inspired! Inspired because these youth KNOW what they're talking about . They know what they want and need...as adults we HAVE to listen! The conversation was amazing but now it's time to DO THE WORK!

It doesn't make sense to be a part of an organization if you're not going to actually do the work! It's also NOT about how many titles you hold or even how many spaces you serve, it's about the IMPACT!! Are you making TRUE impact in the lives of youth and their community!!

Thank you Brandon Randall for holding this space! Looking forward to great things! Today was a good day!

-Heather Savage