Flying Into Spring…
Spring is a season of change. The snow melts, the ground softens, and what once looked frozen and lifeless begins to grow again.
Since January, many of us have been navigating a lot of… well, let’s call it what it is… Mess. Policies shifting overnight. Funding uncertainties. Communities feeling the ripple effects of decisions made far from the places where people are doing the real work of learning, healing, and building their futures.
At ThinkSelf, we see how this lands on our learners, participants, and staff every day. When systems become unstable, it’s the people already working the hardest to move forward who often feel it first. But if winter teaches us anything, it’s that dormancy is not defeat – it’s preparation.
Even in uncertain seasons, growth is happening. Our learners continue to show up with courage and determination. Our staff keep creating spaces of trust, skill-building, and connection. And our community continues to remind us that when we invest in people, resilience takes root.
Spring reminds us that change is constant, but so is renewal. Seeds planted in difficult seasons still bloom.
At ThinkSelf, we’re holding onto that hope. And together, we’re continuing the work of helping people grow toward the futures they deserve.
Community Contribution Corner
Local artist Ellie Kidder is helping make a difference through art. This special poster fundraiser supports education and advocacy programs for Deaf and Deaf immigrant learners in Minnesota through ThinkSelf. Featuring beautiful artwork by community artists, including Ellie’s contribution, each purchase helps fund vital services such as ASL-friendly adult education, English language learning, driver’s education preparation, and advocacy support. Art lovers can support a meaningful cause while celebrating the creativity and generosity of local artists who are committed to strengthening the Deaf community.
Flyer Description:
A flyer titled “Art for Deaf Community Support.” The flyer promotes the sale of art posters to support education and advocacy programs for Deaf and Deaf immigrant learners in Minnesota through ThinkSelf.
Two colorful art posters are featured. One poster titled “Renee Nicole Good” shows a painted portrait of a young girl with long light hair set against a patchwork background with small images such as birds, flowers, and symbols. The second poster titled “Liam” shows a child wearing a blue hat with floppy ears and a patterned jacket. The words “Only love may come, only love may stay” appear above the portrait.
Text on the flyer explains that a portion of poster proceeds will support programs including ASL-friendly adult education, English language learning, driver’s education preparation, budgeting and computer skills, and advocacy and safety support.
The flyer invites people to purchase a poster by contacting Ellie Kidder by call or text at 512-290-8029. The ThinkSelf: Minnesota Deaf Adult Education & Advocacy logo appears at the bottom.
