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Greenburgh teens describe mental‑health event, diaper drive and civic programming
Summary
Members of the Greenburgh Teen Task Force presented a May mental‑health event that included breathing exercises, a guest speaker from Westchester Breathes, cybersecurity classes, and drives for diapers and menstrual products; the group invited more teens to join and publicized a June 18 diaper drive benefiting WIC.
A team from the Greenburgh Teen Task Force briefed the Town Board on a May mental‑health event they organized at the Greenburgh Public Library. Co‑leaders Sophie and Nima and members Riana and Leah described a mix of activities designed to build peer connections and coping strategies: guided breathing exercises led by a Westchester Breathes facilitator, a speed‑funding activity to start conversations, classroom‑style cybersecurity sessions, free resource drives (diapers, menstrual products, food), and a fundraiser to support the Theodore Young Community Center garden.
Why it matters: Presenters emphasized the high incidence of adolescent mental‑health challenges and the value of peer‑led spaces where students can talk openly, practice skills and learn about local services. The task force said it had partnered with local organizations (Hackley School chapters, the Greenburgh Public Library, Good for Girls, Theodore Young Community Center) and solicited volunteers and donations.
Upcoming actions: The group announced a diaper drive beginning June 18; collected diapers will be donated to the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program, and the task force provided a QR code and contact information for volunteers and donors.
What they said: • "If you think you wanna do something, stick to it...just keep going until you make it," Lucio Giacomo (recognized earlier as an Eagle Scout) told students during the recognitions portion, a sentiment echoed by the task force presenters. • "We hosted a breathing exercise and a guest speaker from Westchester Breathes," Sophie said, describing how the session created a safe space for teens to talk about stress and exam anxiety.
The Board thanked the teens for the presentation and encouraged community members to support upcoming drives and consider joining the task force.
