TSVF Supports Student Growth and Emotional Health with Wellness Kits Donation to Lindenhurst HS and Academy

The Sophia Valsamos Foundation has made a meaningful donation of wellness kits to the Lindenhurst School District, specifically benefiting students at Lindenhurst High School and the Lindenhurst Academy, designed for middle and high school students who require more intensive social and emotional support in a non-traditional academic environment.

This generous contribution reinforces the foundation’s ongoing mission to promote emotional health and wellness, resilience, and self-care among youth. The kits will be a vital addition to the secondary learners, offering a safe, nurturing space for students to connect with learning, find personal motivation and begin to heal.

The wellness kits are thoughtfully curated with sensory tools, mindfulness activities, journaling materials, and mental and emotional health resource guides to promote self-regulation, mindfulness, and emotional support, arriving at a crucial time for students who continue to navigate personal and academic challenges. For students, these kits are tangible reminders that they are seen, supported, and valued.

“These wellness kits create learning environments where students feel empowered, understood and capable of growth,” said Chris Valsamos, TSVF Board Director. “I want to thank Dr. Boccanfuso for his commitment to our youth, and we’re honored to play a part in helping students feel whole again and reminding them of the importance of their emotional health and wellbeing in and out of the classroom.”

Lindenhurst High School Principal Dr. Matthew Boccanfuso firmly believes that education must evolve in tandem with the world around us.

“We are deeply grateful to The Sophia Valsamos Foundation for their generous donation,” said Dr. Matthew Boccanfuso, Principal of Lindenhurst High School and the Lindenhurst Academy. “These wellness kits directly support our mission and provide our students with tools for emotional self-care and stress management. Whether a student is journaling to process emotions, using sensory tools to manage anxiety, or simply finding a moment of calm in their day, these resources foster an environment where they can thrive academically, socially and emotionally.”

Support the Mission

TSVF invites the community to join in its efforts in supporting the mission and helping to make more wellness kits available to those in need. You can make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people. Donations help fund the expansion and distribution of wellness kits, ensuring that more young people receive the tools they deserve and need to heal and thrive. To contribute or volunteer, visit www.TSVF.org or email jodi@tsvf.org.

About The Sophia Valsamos Foundation

Founded in 2018 in loving memory of Sophia Valsamos, a vibrant, artistic, intelligent, and kind-hearted 13-year-old who lost her life to suicide, The Sophia Valsamos Foundation is dedicated to empowering youth, building self-confidence, and promoting kindness. The foundation provides outreach programs, educational workshops, and resources for children, teens and families. Through advocacy, action, and the donation of wellness kits, TSVF works to break the stigma surrounding emotional health and create a culture of empathy, awareness and connection.