Bradley Sonnenberg Wellness Initiative
The Bradley Sonnenberg Wellness Initiative at USC Hillel is committed to enhancing student well-being and cultivating a healthy community. The initiative focuses on physical and mental health programs, including one-on-one professional counseling as well as peer-to-peer support. This ensures that any student who comes to Hillel, regardless of religious identity, receives services to meet their needs, with an eventual goal of developing a roadmap to healthier experiences. The hope is to replicate this model on college campuses across the country.
Bradley Sonnenberg Creative Arts Scholarship
Award
A $10,000 scholarship awarded each year to a de Toledo High School Senior who exhibits a deep commitment to excellence in the arts, integrity in character, a dedication to community service and general enthusiasm for the pursuit of learning with the commitment to attend a 4-year college.
Wise Readers to Leaders
Through the Sonnenberg family’s shared passion for reading, Andrea started a literacy program for underserved students. Bradley was extremely proud of this work and actively participated as a volunteer. Over the years, this organization has provided thousands of students with literacy support inspired by Bradley’s belief in the power of reading. The Bradley Sonnenberg Remote Reading Program, newly created to honor Bradley’s memory, is a literacy and mentorship program pairing K-5th grade students with a high school student volunteer for weekly phone/Zoom reading sessions.
'Getting Thru' Podcast
Getting Thru is a podcast series addressing mental health among young adults — its challenges and pathways to success.
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(Although the information covered is the podcast is weighty and deep, it is meant for informational purposes only. We are not professionals and no material contained in the show is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor, 911 or your local emergency number immediately.)
Bradley Sonnenberg Wellness Series
The Bradley Sonnenberg Wellness Series at Stephen Wise Temple is a new initiative that will focus on resilience, spirituality, and their relationship with personal identity in order to promote holistic wellness from a Jewish perspective. This Series is sponsored by the Sonnenberg family in memory of their beloved son whose own struggle with mental health inspires their continuing commitment to strengthening the wellness of the broader community.
Narrative Medicine Workshops
Andrea Sonnenberg is dedicated to creating a community of compassion, understanding, and support through shared stories. She emphasizes the importance of Narrative Medicine, which improves health outcomes by fostering empathy and humanism through the sharing and learning of life experiences.
