Building each
other up
Grounded is focused on using art to advocate for non-violence and advance education as a tool for change, growth, and transformation in Memphis. We are creating healing content to spark mindfulness and self-activation around the most pressing issues faced by children, families, underserved communities, and those affected by Adverse Childhood Experiences .
We honor our city’s history and culture to create programming and resources to help frame the challenges our communities have faced in the past and continue to face now.
Addressing Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
The impact of poverty and crime creates long-lasting wounds visible through adverse childhood experiences and adverse community experiences. ACEs refer to abuse, neglect, and household dysfunction such as parental mental illness or substance abuse experienced in childhood.
Abuse
Neglect
Household Dysfunction
According to the Center for Youth Wellness the effects of ACEs include increased chances of developing:
- Obesity
- Diabetes
- Depression
- STDs
- Heart disease
- Cancer
- Stroke
- COPD and broken bones
- Suicidal behavior
ACEs are also associated with behaviors such as smoking, alcoholism and drug abuse, as well as lower graduation rates and academic achievement.
Grounded is focusing on helping people acknowledge the effects of ACEs and take steps as a community to overcome the impact through art and mindfulness.