Made Wright INC.

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Mission Monday 💛💙💛💙
Today, we’re proud of the impact we’ve been able to make in our community. From helping youth explore new experiences to creating safe, positive spaces for families, Made Wright continues to grow because of community support.
The work is still growing. The vision is still growing. And the need is still growing.
Thank you for growing with us.

And the results are in…..
drum 🥁 roll please!!!!!
Congrats to our youth who participated in the popcorn 🍿 fundraiser!
We hope you enjoyed the fundraiser and enjoy your awesome prizes! Thank you soooooooo much to everyone who supported our fundraiser!

FLASHBACK FRIDAY 💙
A lot of people ask how Made Wright got its name and how this organization even started.
The story actually starts with our founder, Tia Mahr, and her grandfather, the late Joseph Louis Wright Sr.

Growing up, one of Tia’s earliest memories was watching her grandfather save change in a lion cup with the MGM lion on it. At the time, it may have seemed small, but looking back, those moments planted the seed for lessons in saving, discipline, financial literacy, and building for the future.
Those memories later inspired the very first Made Wright youth program called Jr. Lions Den.
The Jr. Lions Den program was created to teach youth financial literacy in a fun and engaging way while also introducing entrepreneurship and leadership skills. It was designed to give youth access to knowledge and life skills that are often not taught enough in underserved and urban communities.
Made Wright was built on the idea of QUALITY over quantity. Creating real impact. Creating opportunities. Creating experiences that help youth believe in themselves and their future.
What started as one program has now grown into multiple programs, community events, youth initiatives, and opportunities that continue to serve families throughout our community.
And through it all, the mission remains the same:
To inspire futures the Wright way.

Link to register:
https://www.llcc.edu/explore/humanities-arts-communication-and-English/media-makers-camp

During the Made Mentoring Kids Gardening Club, youth learned all about planting seeds, the importance of gardening, and how growing your own food takes patience, care, and teamwork. The kids proudly planted lettuce seeds and officially started their gardening journey.
Even with the rainy weather, the youth showed resilience, stayed positive, and kept going strong. Sometimes the best lessons happen in the middle of the storm.
A huge thank you to Northside Church of Christ NSCOC for partnering with us and providing a space for this amazing program. We also want to thank KidsGardening for sponsoring this opportunity for our youth.
We are excited to continue learning, growing, and seeing what this harvest will bring. 🌱

Fresh produce is on us! Meridian members—meet us at local farmers markets this Saturday, May 30 and get a $15 voucher.

📍 Downtown Bloomington Farmers' Market (200 N Main St.), 7 a.m. to 12 p.m., with City of Bloomington, Illinois,

📍 Eldorado Farmers Market (Locust & 4th St.), 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., with Food Works of Southern Illinois

Don’t forget your Meridian ID!

ILmeridian.com/events

Oh yeah, free yoga in the garden this Saturday!

Made Wright was built on the belief that every child deserves opportunities, support, and people who believe in them. From community events to youth programs, we’ve always focused on creating experiences that inspire futures the Wright way.
There were times we had to make something out of nothing, but our community kept showing up and helping us grow.
Thank you for being part of our story.