The Benji Project

The Benji Project has the vision of helping young people thrive navigating life's ups and downs with resilience. We teach proven mindfulness and self-compassion tools to young people and their families and communities.  Through classes, workshops and camps, we build capacity for stress management and emotional resilience. We have two upcoming ways to be involved for youth and adults.

·      Mindful Self-Compassion After School Program

The Benji Project is offering a winter-after-school Mindful Self Compassion Program at the Jefferson County Library for 11–14-year-olds. The program will take place on Wednesday afternoons for 8 weeks starting February 4 and ending on April 1, with a break on February 18. Discover mindful self-compassion through art, games, and reflection. Explore ways to navigate the ups and downs of life through fun activities in a supportive community. Jefferson County Library is located at 620 Cedar Ave, Port Hadlock, WA.

For registration information: thebenjiproject.org/after-school.

·      Festival of Hearts

Please join The Benji Project community for this annual fundraiser on Saturday, February 7 from 2 — 5 p.m. at Northwest Maritime Center at 431 Water Street, Port Townsend. Support our vision of young people thriving while navigating life's ups and downs with resilience.

This year's Festival of Hearts offers a very special afternoon centered around the sense of sound. Explore the mindfulness practice of listening to natural sounds, with the inspiration of Northwest birdsong. Experience a bird-inspired musical offering, with special guests from the Port Townsend Symphony Orchestra. For this festival, we are thrilled to partner again with Chef Arran Stark to serve an elegant tasting plate, along with craft beverages from local purveyors. To learn more visit us at thebenjiproject.org/hearts.