MBKCares Presents 4th Annual Discovering Mental Wealth
“Hope and Resilience”
Saturday, September 13, 2025 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM | The Discovery Center 3401 Reservoir Drive Philadelphia, PA 19121
Join us for a powerful evening of art, healing, and community connection at the 4th Annual Discovering Mental Wealth. This year’s theme, Hope and Resilience, invites us to celebrate the strength found in vulnerability and the courage it takes to grow, even through struggle.
This free community event is for all ages so we encourage every adult to bring at least one young person. DMW 2025 will feature an inspiring blend of creative expression and mental health awareness, including:
Saturday, September 13, 2025 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM | The Discovery Center 3401 Reservoir Drive Philadelphia, PA 19121
Join us for a powerful evening of art, healing, and community connection at the 4th Annual Discovering Mental Wealth. This year’s theme, Hope and Resilience, invites us to celebrate the strength found in vulnerability and the courage it takes to grow, even through struggle.
This free community event is for all ages so we encourage every adult to bring at least one young person. DMW 2025 will feature an inspiring blend of creative expression and mental health awareness, including:
Purpose & Goals:
Discovering Mental Wealth is an annual event dedicated to mental health awareness and wellness. The event features poetry, spoken word, live performances, and panel discussions aimed at fostering open and supportive conversations about mental health. The goal is to create a safe space where individuals can express themselves creatively, connect with others, and receive valuable resources and support for their mental well-being.
Spoken Word & Poetry Performances by:
Poets: Ihsan Hines aka Purpose, Mo The Poet, Lindo Yes & Lemonade Dream
Special Messages from: Stephanie Skinner – Founder of Hands of Hope & Amia Hines, MA, LPC - Mental Health Advocate & Public Speaker
Panel Discussion: "What Is Mental Wealth?" Moderated by Eric Marsh Sr. (The Fathering Circle)
Panelists: Dr. Emily M. Becker-Haimes – UPenn Assistant Professor, Clinical Psychologist, Tasnim Sulaiman, LPC – Founder & CEO of Black Men Heal & Kaloni Davis – Emmy Award-Winning Director
Hosted by Brother Marcus C. Smith
Live Painting by Amiracle Artistry
Resources provided by: Knows No Face, Black Men Heal, Indego Bike Share, Belmont Behavioral Health & American Foundation for Suicide Prevention – Philadelphia Chapter
Panel Moderator: Eric Marsh Sr.