Welcome to The Noble Path Foundation
The Noble Path Foundation is a 501(c)(3) located in San Clemente, CA, dedicated to helping the youth of our communities reach their highest potential via healthy nutrition and lifestyle choices, safe and fun social activities, and motivational mentoring.
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Total Health Tuesday
Welcome
The mission of The Noble Path Foundation is to ensure a healthy future for our children by raising healthy children to inhabit our world.
Our Nourish to Flourish and AIM High programs are designed to help young people reach their highest potential by educating them on the importance of what they eat, how they move, and with whom they interact.
We offer fun and engaging social events in a safe and comforting environment; encourage creativity
and leadership skills via workshops and mentorship; and promote a variety of enrichment activities with community partners to broaden interests and cultivate wholesome habits.
Our goal is to provide a total wellness approach to offset the many challenges the youth of our communities face each day. We strive to put them on a path towards a brighter future and better health.
What's New
Jul 15
Still smiling... ❤️🎶 Here’s a look back at some of our favorite moments from Jamming for Joy: A Feel Good Funkraiser. Thank you to everyone who made this unforgettable afternoon possible!
Highlight Reel 8/8: The Team 🫶🏽
Pulling off an event like Jamming for Joy requires hundreds of hours coordinating dozens of moving parts. None of it would be possible without the hard work, dedication and enthusiasm of our TNPF fam!
Volunteers, employees, board members and community partners are the heart of our OHANA and I left this post for last because without them, none of the posts before this are possible. We are only the sum of our parts, and these parts are the heart and soul of everything we do. I am so eternally grateful for each and every one of them! 🥹🙏🏽💖
Marco Caldarone @marco.caldarone: Youth Activities Coordinator
Holly Grupe @balancedgrowth_withholly: Advisory Board, AIM High Facilitator
Nate Balfanz @drnatepsych: Advisory Board
Cody De Dianous: Volunteer
Jonathan Gerber @jonnyg717: Volunteer
Ryan Phillips @retphillips: Volunteer
Yolanda Moreno @yoliegirl8: Coach/Trainer, Volunteer
Travis Garmen @trippintoads: Sound
Rachel Turney @rachel.turney: Team Member
Monica Santana @bobo.moonique: Team Member
Metztli Diaz: Team Member
Antonella Valle: Team Member
Thomas Rebele @th0mas_rebele: Team Member
Krista Goddard @laurashouseheart: Laura’s House
Ryan Steinhoff @bossweirdo_ry: Foundation 2.0
Parker Curran @currantfitness: Foundation 2.0
Jaguar Milk @jaguarmilkband: Band
Jukebox 3130 @jukebox.3130: Band
Temi Krovblit @_temikrovblitmusic: Musician
Bianca Miholca @biancamiholca: Musician
Malani Yabsley @nani728: Treasurer/Director of Operations
Annette Drake @annettemdrake.realtor: Board Member
Ross Whitaker @rosswhitaker: Board Member, Photographer at-large
Shelley Murphy: Secretary
Don Juncal @officialdonjuncal: Vice-President, Auctioneer, Emotional Support Person for Cindi
📸: @rosswhitaker (except the one of @rosswhitaker)
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Jul 15
Being present.
Letting go.
Embracing the moment.
Appreciating the little things.
Staying positive.
Slowing down.
Checking perspective.
Enjoying the stillness.
We had us a Total Health Tuesday with Griffin Colapinto and Hannah Johnston that reminded us of all those things… and more!
The group did an 11-minute guided meditation and then journaled their thoughts about the experience. Since most of the group was new to meditation, they were pleasantly surprised at the results and expressed their desire to keep going and hopefully add these practices to their daily lives!
Huge thanks to Griffin and Hannah for sharing their positive affirmations and insights about a practice that has enhanced both their personal and professional lives. It was such a treat to have them both here and we especially look forward to successful WSL Championship events for Griffin in Tahiti and Fiji! 🌊🏆🤙🏽
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Jul 14
The Noble Path Foundation is happy to host Open Mic Comedy Nights every 3 or 4 months. It’s a chance for both seasoned and budding comics to network, socialize, and work out new material in a friendly and forgiving environment. And it gives anyone who loves to laugh a free front row seat to a couple hours of giggles and good vibes!
Hosted by our therapist at-large, Holly Grupe, LMFT and owner of Balanced Growth Counseling, our upcoming event is on Saturday, July 25th from 4-6 pm. Use the QR code or link in bio to register for a spot in the lineup (5-8 minutes) or to reserve a seat for all the fun and frivolity!
Adults only, 18+. Light snacks and beverages provided. The event is FREE but all donations benefit The Noble Path Foundation, which definitely feels like a win/win! Thank you and hope to see you there!
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Jul 14
Monday’s AIM High+Plus sesh was all about the MIND + BODY connection!
Our nutrition specialist, Melissa Mathes, RDN, CSSD @tnc_sportsrd, shared the science behind why how you feel is related to what you eat—and visa versa!
Next we had an expert panel for our career roundtable on mental health professions. Clinical Psychologist Dr. Nate Balfanz @drnatepsych, Licensed Clinical Social Worker Susan Parmelee @wpcoc, and Licensed Marriage Family Therapist Holly Grupe @balancedgrowth_withholly, shared the similarities and differences between their chosen fields and the opportunities each one provides. We ended with an FAQ session on Everything You Wanted to Know About Therapy But Were Afraid to Ask.
Week 5 was a wonderful opportunity to have these four top tier professionals share their knowledge and expertise with our group of young adults and we are so grateful for them sharing their valuable time with us! Two more sessions to go—can you believe it???
Our mental health journey continues on Tuesday when @hannahdjohnston and pro surfer @griffin_cola will be coming to chat with our group on Meditation and Journaling. Talk about a peak week! 🔥
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Jul 13
Think you’re ready? Nah, you’re not ready. This week is low-key savage. Only the brave should sign up. You’ve been warned. 🔥
#comeandgetit
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Jul 13
Still smiling... ❤️🎶 Here’s a look back at some of our favorite moments from Jamming for Joy: A Feel Good Funkraiser. Thank you to everyone who made this unforgettable afternoon possible!
Highlight Reel 7/8: All the Feels
If we’re being completely honest, the main objective for our Jamming for Joy Feel Good Funkraiser was not just raising money. (It was a close second. I’ve already mentioned fundraising is not my strong suit! 🥴)
Our biggest goal was to simply throw the bestest backyard block party with loads of live jams, good food, good drink, and happy people who left saying they couldn’t wait for next year! MISSION ACCOMPLISHED - on both counts actually!
Check out the smiles, laughter, dance moves and glorious pics by @rosswhitaker to see what Jamming for Joy really looks like! And if anyone wants to jump on the planning committee for J4J2027, hit me up… what’s better than throwing a banging party AND helping the youth of our communities thrive at the same time? 🕺🏾
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Jul 13
Attention Everyone! We have got a killer Total Health Tuesday this week with two very special guests and you are NOT going to want to miss this one!
Griffin Colapinto @griffin_cola and Hannah Johnston @hannadjohnston believe that meditation and journaling can be powerful tools for navigating life’s challenges, pursuing your dreams, and living with purpose.
Griffin is a professional surfer and 2024 Paris Olympian competing at #12 on the World Surf League Championship Tour, where mental strength and focus are essential to performing at the highest level. Hannah is a student at San Diego State University studying Communications, with aspirations of becoming a therapist and yoga teacher. They met in their hometown of San Clemente, California, where their connection and shared values brought them together.
Together, they use meditation and journaling in their daily lives for inspiration, discipline, and to create a deeper spiritual journey. They will be coming in hot Tuesday - straight from Indonesia to The Noble Path Foundation! Sign up now to reserve your space for this authentic and powerful presentation as Griffin and Hannah share the tools and practices that have helped them navigate the bumpy seas of life!
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Jul 11
The gang showed up in force for a farewell game of Werewolf with Cody DeDianous and it was wicked!
Cody has been volunteering with us for over a year but will be heading east to Philly to complete his doctorate degree in clinical psychology. The teens have loved getting to know this kind, caring, and generous human and we will all miss him terribly!!
Good luck Cody. We love you!! 🥰
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