A Peek Inside JIT’s 8th Annual Rise to Resilience Retreat!

Over the weekend, Just in Time (JIT) welcomed more than 100 participants and volunteer coaches to immerse themselves in the restorative energy of our 8th annual Rise to Resilience (R2R) Retreat! This year’s theme, Healing Oasis, set the tone for a rejuvenating experience filled with connection, creativity, and self-discovery. 

Attendees engaged in holistic wellness activities designed to nurture the mind, body, and spirit—leaving it all on the silent disco dance floor, expressing creativity through painting and drawing, and embracing meaningful connection through deep conversation. Each activity was rooted in the seven healing strategies that form the foundation of the Rise to Resilience service. 

Beyond the hands-on experiences, the retreat provided a platform for powerful storytelling. Lillie Ethier courageously shared a powerful personal wellness journey about overcoming trauma to build new relationships. Electro indie-pop artist Cuco also took the stage for a Q&A focused on overcoming challenges with alcohol and maintaining mental health.  

Shout Out to Channel Z 90.3, Local Media San Diego

A couple of days before the Rise to Resilience Retreat, our friends at Local Media San Diego, including 90.3 Morning Show Host Rick Morton, stopped by to help us assemble swag bags for the Rise to Resilience event. The canvas totes included a wellness journal, markers and coloring books (donated by long-time JIT volunteer Jennifer Moores) event themed cap, and more!

Check out the video on the left for a recap of their visit!

If you or your organization are interested in individual or group volunteer opportunities, please visit us at jitfosteryouth/volunteer.org