Program in Elkhart aims to help middle school students build hope and connection

by Kristin Bien, WSBT 22 Operation Education Reporter

Wed, April 19th 2023, 9:47 PM UTC

Building Hope Week by Week is a mental health program sponsored by Rio’s Rainbow and facilitated by Oaklawn in two Elkhart Community Schools middle schools. (WSBT photo)

“I think initially, after we lost Rio, there was a lot of stories being shared,” says Aaron Ball, Rio’s stepdad and one of the founders of Rio’s Rainbow.{ }{ }Building Hope Week by Week is a mental health program sponsored by Rio’s Rainbow and facilitated by Oaklawn in two Elkhart Community Schools middle schools. (WSBT photo)

“I think initially, after we lost Rio, there was a lot of stories being shared,” says Aaron Ball, Rio’s stepdad and one of the founders of Rio’s Rainbow. Building Hope Week by Week is a mental health program sponsored by Rio’s Rainbow and facilitated by Oaklawn in two Elkhart Community Schools middle schools.{ } A hand is raised during a vigil. (WSBT photo)

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Building Hope Week by Week is a mental health program sponsored by Rio’s Rainbow and facilitated by Oaklawn in two Elkhart Community Schools middle schools. (WSBT photo)

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