This Month at Project SAGE

This Month at

August 2025

Celebrating National Be Kind to Humankind Week

Established in 1988, National Be Kind to Humankind Week is observed in the last week of August to encourage and celebrate kindness among people. According to founder Lorraine Jara, “People need people; it’s as simple as that. In order to have the power to make the world a better place, we must first change our attitudes for the better.”

This year, Be Kind to Humankind Week is celebrated from Monday, August 25 through Sunday, August 31. Each day has a specific theme designed to help people focus their efforts on behalf of others:

Motorist Consideration Monday
Touch a Heart Tuesday
Willing to Lend a Hand Wednesday
Thoughtful Thursday
Forgive Your Foe Friday
Speak Nice Words Saturday
Sacrifice Our Wants for Others’ Needs Sunday

You can learn more about each day and find suggestions for how to spread a little kindness in and around your community here. Want to spread the word? Use #BeKindToHumankind or #BK2HK on social media.

Spotlight on Project SAGE

The 2026 Project SAGE Annual Guide is Growing

Our Annual Guide is more than a publication — it’s a resource for our community. Every year, we share information about Project SAGE, highlight local businesses, and celebrate our signature event, Trade Secrets. The guide reaches thousands of readers across the region and beyond, while building awareness and strengthening connections.

Next year’s guide will feature:

Domestic Violence Resources — empowering our community to help prevent violence.
Community Highlights — places to go, things to do, and local gems worth exploring.
Trade Secrets Features — celebrating our premier rare plants and garden antiques event with a behind-the-scenes peek.

By becoming a sponsor or placing an ad, you’ll share your business with thousands of readers while directly supporting Project SAGE’s work to build a safer, stronger community.

Deadline to participate: November 1, 2025
Sponsorships: $1,500–$6,000
Ads: $300–$800
Contact: info@project-sage.org | (860) 364-1080

Let’s Build a Safer Community Together.

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Upcoming Events

Kent Carnival

Saturday, August 30 | 12 - 1 PM

Kent, CT

Come visit Project SAGE’s table at this fun community event!

Kent Farmers Market

Friday, September 12 | 3 - 6 PM

Kent Land Trust Field 37 South Main Street (Rte 7), Kent, CT

Please stop by the Kent Farmers Market and visit the Project SAGE table.

Revolutionary Love Project

Thursday, September 18 | 3 - 4 PM

The Center on Main 103 Main St., Falls Village, CT

Experience this interactive workshop and guided art practice to reflect on the power of love in your life.

Click Here to View Our Full Calendar of Events

Project SAGE Is Hiring!

Development Manager - Full/Time

Community Engagement Coordinator - Part/Time

Marketing/Communications Coordinator - Part/Time

Family & Child Advocate - Full/Time

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Resource Roundup

WEB PAGE: Here Are Tips & Resources For Keeping Your Youth Safe.

Exploitation of a child does not typically begin with a dramatic moment like a kidnapping but through a process of grooming that gradually crosses more and more boundaries. Sometimes grooming starts online, sometimes it’s in real life, and often, it’s perpetårated by someone whom the child has grown to trust. Even if the perpetrator technically started as a stranger, the child likely doesn’t see them as a stranger by the time exploitation starts. This collection of resources from Love 146 is designed to help parents and caregivers keep their kids safer from exploitation.

FREE TICKETS: Transmutation: A Ceremony (Live in NYC)

See Transmutation LIVE in NYC! Transmutation: A Ceremony is a powerful theater project born from the stories and experiences of four incredible storytellers: Samantha Jo Dato, Ebony Ava Harper, Alexandra Magallon, and Sydney Rogers. Join people who care deeply about creating a safer and more just world for all children by being part of this unforgettable experience.

Date: October 10-11, 2025
Location: Judson Memorial Church, Greenwich Village, New York City
Time: Friday, October 10 (7-9pm) and Saturday, October 11 (5-7pm)
To secure your FREE tickets, please visit: tinyurl.com/TRANSMUTATIONNYC

ARTICLE: Hope for Freedom Starts with a Plan

In honor of World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, Polaris is sharing a behind-the-scenes look at how National Human Trafficking Hotline advocates help survivors think through every detail of their next steps, from whether it’s safe to walk out the door to what they need to rebuild after leaving. Read all about it here. Interested in helping staff Project SAGE’s Hotline? Email lindac@project-sage for details.

PODCAST: Could You Son Be Struggling With Loneliness In Silence?

One in seven men say they have no close friends, and only half say they are satisfied with their friendships. This loneliness epidemic among men trickles down to boys as well, with the US Surgeon General noting that loneliness increases feelings of depression and anxiety and is more dangerous to overall health than smoking cigarettes. This All Pro Dads podcast explores the dynamics behind the loneliness epidemic and shares tips for helping your kids build healthy friendships.

PODCAST: How Liberals Fail Young Men And What We Get Wrong About The Manosphere

California Governor Gavin Newsom has issued an executive order to address a growing issue in his state—the alarming rise in suicides and disconnection among boys and young men. The order directs a coordinated statewide response to improve mental health outcomes, reduce stigma, and expand access to meaningful education, work, and mentorship opportunities. Listen to the governor discuss the problem and possible solutions here.

VIDEO: Outsmart Manipulators and Covert Narcissists

If you’re in a relationship with a manipulator, they could be playing a long game that slowly unfolds – maybe over decades – until the moment you realize that you are in an unhealthy relationship. This video makes it easy to understand the tactics that a manipulator may use to control you (charm, rage, envy, entitlement, and pity – CREEP) and how to counter each tactic.

Tech-related Resources

A Special Roundup for the Year of Digital Safety

ARTICLE: Start the Conversation, Build Trust, and Empower Your Child to Stay Safe Online

Sextortion is one of the fastest-growing forms of child sexual exploitation — yet many young people and adults are not aware of the threat it poses. More importantly, adults often do not know how to protect kids from the threats of sextortion. This article shows parents how to keep their kids safer.

ARTICLE: Teens regularly chat with AI companions, survey finds

Nearly three in four teens have used AI companions, and half use them regularly. This may surprise parents familiar with AI chatbot products like ChatGPT and Google's Gemini but who haven't heard about platforms that specifically allow users to form friendships and romantic relationships with so-called AI companions. Learn more about how and why teens use AI companions here.

TEACHERS’ GUIDE: Teachers' Essential Guide to Cybersecurity

Most educators don't spend their days thinking about cybersecurity, but as technology evolves and continues to become more integrated into every aspect of our lives—including mental health and biometrics—and cybercrime increases and sometimes targets schools, cybersecurity is something we need to be mindful about and help students understand. This FAQ-style guide will help answer the important questions educators and parents have about cybersecurity.

VIDEO GAME: Unlock You! [2 Player Obby]

Next Gen Men and Equimundo have teamed up to create Unlock You - a Roblox experience that challenges your child’s gaming skills while exploring what it really means to be yourself. Designed specifically with boys in mind but suitable for everyone, Unlock You combines engaging challenges with meaningful conversations woven seamlessly into gameplay. Players navigate through immersive worlds while unlocking insights about identity, friendship, and personal growth. The experience combines gaming excitement with opportunities for real reflection and connection, reaching young people through a medium they already love and understand. Play here.

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