{"id":348835,"date":"2025-09-16T17:41:08","date_gmt":"2025-09-16T21:41:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/?p=348835"},"modified":"2025-09-17T15:35:15","modified_gmt":"2025-09-17T19:35:15","slug":"mega-help-2025-roots","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/post\/mega-help-2025-roots\/","title":{"rendered":"Mega HELP 2025: Roots"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"border-left: 7px solid #365b81; height: 25%; padding: 21px;\"><big><em><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/help.ypg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Mega Help<\/strong><\/a><\/span><strong> 2025<\/strong><\/em> is a global initiative by the <strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/category\/ypg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Youth Power Group (YPG)<\/a><\/span><\/strong> taking place in several countries. In the United States, the main event will take place <strong>this Saturday, September 20,<\/strong> nationwide, including a <strong>youth talent show in New York City.<\/strong><\/big><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f2f8fc; padding: 15px; margin: 20px 0;\">\n<h4><strong>Mega Help 2025: At a Glance<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>\u2022 <strong>Nationwide youth event<\/strong> on <strong>Saturday, September 20, 2025<\/strong>, theme: <strong>\u201cRoots.\u201d<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>\u2022 Safe space<\/strong> for youth to connect, get encouragement, and transform pain into strength.<br \/>\n\u2022 <strong>Focus areas:<\/strong> mental health, fear, rejection, comparison, self-discovery, inner healing, and overcoming challenges.<br \/>\n\u2022<strong> Free event<\/strong> with music, food, sports, friendship, and fun.<br \/>\n\u2022 <strong>Reasons to attend:<\/strong> emotional support, self-love, hope, and making a difference.<br \/>\n<strong>\u2022 Locations:<\/strong> Houston, Brooklyn, Jacksonville, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Waipahu, Denver, Richmond, Sunrise, Boston, New Orleans.<br \/>\n\u2022 <strong>More info:<\/strong> Call <strong>1-888-332-4141<\/strong> or text <strong>1-888-312-4141<\/strong>.<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>A Journey of Self-Discovery<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-348865 \" src=\"https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-16-at-3.09.05-PM-e1758053509935-300x274.png\" alt=\"HELP\" width=\"249\" height=\"227\" srcset=\"https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-16-at-3.09.05-PM-e1758053509935-300x274.png 300w, https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-16-at-3.09.05-PM-e1758053509935-768x702.png 768w, https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-16-at-3.09.05-PM-e1758053509935-318x291.png 318w, https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-16-at-3.09.05-PM-e1758053509935.png 866w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 249px) 100vw, 249px\" \/>This year\u2019s theme is <strong>\u201cRoots,\u201d<\/strong> inviting young people from all walks of life to embark on a journey of self-discovery and healing. The goal is to shed light on the hidden origins of pain\u2014<strong>traumas, losses, and conflicts<\/strong>\u2014that shape our stories.<\/p>\n<p>The goal of the event is to provide a <strong>safe space<\/strong> where participants can interact with youths just like them, receiving emotional support, inspiration, and encouragement to, instead of giving up in life, start anew, tackling from the <strong>roots up<\/strong> and transforming pain into strength.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Roots are not always visible, but they shape everything about how we grow.<\/strong> (<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/watch.ulfn.org\/yolo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>YOLO Show<\/em><\/a><\/span>)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-348866 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/09\/church-website-post-2-e1758053643207-224x300.jpg\" alt=\"Mega HELP: Roots\" width=\"160\" height=\"214\" srcset=\"https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/09\/church-website-post-2-e1758053643207-224x300.jpg 224w, https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/09\/church-website-post-2-e1758053643207-318x425.jpg 318w, https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/09\/church-website-post-2-e1758053643207.jpg 359w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 160px) 100vw, 160px\" \/>Why \u201cRoots\u201d Matter<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>A tree\u2019s roots give it strength, but not every root contributes to growth. Some may hinder us:<br \/>\n\u2022 <strong>Fear<\/strong> can paralyze us.<br \/>\n\u2022 <strong>Rejection<\/strong> builds walls where bridges should stand.<br \/>\n\u2022 <strong>Comparison<\/strong> impedes us from seeing our true worth.<br \/>\n\u2022 <strong>Addictions<\/strong> rob us of time, energy, and freedom.<\/p>\n<p>However, <strong>change is possible<\/strong>. We can cut away old roots and plant new ones\u2014roots that nourish strength, peace, and freedom.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>This is the time to cut the roots of fear and plant the seeds of courage.<\/strong> (<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/watch.ulfn.org\/yolo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>YOLO Show<\/em><\/a><\/span>)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Mental Health and Hope for the Next Generation<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-348867 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-16-at-3.04.11-PM-250x300.png\" alt=\"Mega HELP: Roots\" width=\"195\" height=\"234\" srcset=\"https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-16-at-3.04.11-PM-250x300.png 250w, https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-16-at-3.04.11-PM-318x381.png 318w, https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-16-at-3.04.11-PM.png 612w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 195px) 100vw, 195px\" \/>The <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/news-room\/fact-sheets\/detail\/adolescent-mental-health\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">World Health Organization (WHO) reports<\/a><\/span> that around <strong>one in seven adolescents aged 10 to 19 years old worldwide live with a mental disorder<\/strong>, with half of all adult cases beginning <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.weforum.org\/stories\/2018\/10\/half-of-all-mental-illness-begins-by-the-age-of-14\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">before age 14<\/a><\/span>. These statistics highlight the urgent need to address mental health issues.<\/p>\n<p><strong data-start=\"2308\" data-end=\"2365\"><em>Mega HELP<\/em> is more than just an event\u2014it\u2019s a movement.<\/strong> It aims to raise awareness, offer hope, and provide emotional support. Taking place during <strong>Suicide Awareness Month<\/strong>, it seeks to remind young people everywhere that <strong>they are not alone.<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>We are not here to judge. We are here to help, to listen, and to walk with you.<\/strong> (<em>YOLO Show<\/em>)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Ten Reasons to Join <em>Mega Help 2025<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><strong>1. <\/strong>Participate in the most widespread worldwide movement among youths to value life.<br \/>\n<strong>2. <\/strong>Meet people who will help you grow.<br \/>\n<strong>3. <\/strong>Find emotional support.<br \/>\n<strong>4. <\/strong>Discover the roots that shape your story.<br \/>\n<strong>5. <\/strong>Learn to love yourself.<br \/>\n<strong>6. <\/strong>Enjoy a <strong>100% free event.<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>7. <\/strong>Experience a <strong>negativity-free zone<\/strong>\u2014only encouragement allowed.<br \/>\n<strong>8. <\/strong>Make a difference in someone\u2019s life.<br \/>\n<strong>9. <\/strong>Bring hope to those who feel lost.<br \/>\n<strong>10. <\/strong>Be part of something big.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>It\u2019s time to move this nation\u2014to bring hope, peace, and faith together. It\u2019s not just an event\u2014it\u2019s a movement for life.<\/strong> (<em>YOLO Show<\/em>)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><center><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/showcase\/11882940\/embed\" width=\"853\" height=\"480\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/center> &nbsp;<br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Mega Help: Roots<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>The <strong><em><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/help.ypg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mega HELP<\/a><\/span> 2025<\/em> event is open to everyone!<\/strong> Here, you will find support, friendship, and strength, along with plenty of great music and fun.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3191\" data-end=\"3270\">\u2022 Follow <strong data-start=\"3198\" data-end=\"3210\">YPG HELP<\/strong> on Instagram: <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a class=\"decorated-link\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/help.ypg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"3225\" data-end=\"3268\">@help.ypg<\/a><\/span><br \/>\n\u2022 Share with your family and friends<br \/>\n\u2022 Call <strong data-start=\"3317\" data-end=\"3335\">1-888-332-4141<\/strong> or text <strong data-start=\"3344\" data-end=\"3362\">1-888-312-4141<\/strong> for more locations and information<\/p>\n<p><strong>Date:<\/strong> Saturday, September 20, 2025<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Locations and Times<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"187\" data-end=\"362\"><strong data-start=\"187\" data-end=\"215\">\u2022 Atlanta, GA (Scottdale):<\/strong> <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/vGo4RBYhVsLZkj5FA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"216\" data-end=\"352\">Hamilton Recreation Center, 3262 Chapel St, Scottdale, GA 30079<\/a><\/span> @ 11 AM<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"366\" data-end=\"500\"><strong data-start=\"366\" data-end=\"381\">\u2022 Boston, MA:<\/strong> <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/sbz3LgoxAZZTbwFD6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"382\" data-end=\"490\">70 Southampton St, Boston, MA 02118<\/a><\/span> @ 11 AM<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"504\" data-end=\"637\"><strong data-start=\"504\" data-end=\"521\">\u2022 Brooklyn, NY:<\/strong> <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/HBzSFuRKBHdkDQiq5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"522\" data-end=\"628\">1091 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY 11238<\/a><\/span> @ 2 PM<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"504\" data-end=\"637\"><strong data-start=\"504\" data-end=\"521\">\u2022 Cleveland, OH:<\/strong> <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/z1FUZ1AR6G4TZ2fh7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"522\" data-end=\"628\">City Life Center, 3340 Trowbridge Ave, Cleveland, OH 44109<\/a><\/span> @ 1 PM<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"641\" data-end=\"808\"><strong data-start=\"641\" data-end=\"665\">\u2022 Denver, CO (Aurora):<\/strong> <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/oDxtbhiqbWqBGsrZ7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"666\" data-end=\"796\">Moorhead Recreation Center, 2390 Havana St, Aurora, CO 80010<\/a><\/span> @ 12 Noon<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"812\" data-end=\"980\"><strong data-start=\"812\" data-end=\"828\">\u2022 Houston, TX:<\/strong> <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/hJY1MiAwyyk1Tdk97\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"829\" data-end=\"970\">Alief Neighborhood Center, 11903 Bellaire Blvd, Houston, TX 77072<\/a><\/span> @ 11 AM<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"984\" data-end=\"1133\"><strong data-start=\"984\" data-end=\"1005\">\u2022 Jacksonville, FL:<\/strong> <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/7137+N+Main+St,+Jacksonville,+FL+32208\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1006\" data-end=\"1124\">7137 N Main Street, Jacksonville, FL 32208<\/a><\/span> @ 1 PM<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1137\" data-end=\"1289\"><strong data-start=\"1137\" data-end=\"1157\">\u2022 New Orleans, LA:<\/strong> <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/138+N+Broad+Ave,+New+Orleans,+LA+70119\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1158\" data-end=\"1279\">138 North Broad Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70119<\/a><\/span> @ 10 AM<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1293\" data-end=\"1512\"><strong data-start=\"1293\" data-end=\"1314\">\u2022 Philadelphia, PA:<\/strong> <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/2600+Benjamin+Franklin+Pkwy,+Philadelphia,+PA+19130\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1315\" data-end=\"1500\">Rocky Steps (Philadelphia Museum of Art), 2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA 19130<\/a><\/span> @ 12 Noon<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1516\" data-end=\"1662\"><strong data-start=\"1516\" data-end=\"1533\">\u2022 Richmond, VA:<\/strong> <a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/200+E+Belt+Blvd,+Richmond,+VA+23234\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1534\" data-end=\"1650\">200 East Belt Boulevard, Richmond, VA 23234<\/a> @ 12 Noon<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1666\" data-end=\"1819\"><strong data-start=\"1666\" data-end=\"1698\">\u2022 St Joseph, MO:<\/strong> <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/Jxg9gpnMT1rJuAU68\" data-start=\"1699\" data-end=\"1809\">2701 Southwest Pkwy, St Joseph, MO 64507<\/a><\/span> @ 11 AM<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1666\" data-end=\"1819\"><strong data-start=\"1666\" data-end=\"1698\">\u2022 South Florida (Sunrise, FL):<\/strong> <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/w6CTsWpSWoAnwdEJ8\" data-start=\"1699\" data-end=\"1809\">6600 Sunset Strip, Sunrise, FL 33313<\/a><\/span> @ 11 AM<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1823\" data-end=\"1956\"><strong data-start=\"1823\" data-end=\"1839\">\u2022 Waipahu, HI:<\/strong> <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/afmutgPE9tr5tjUL8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1840\" data-end=\"1946\">94-230 Paiwa St, Waipahu, HI 96797<\/a><\/span> @ 11 AM<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center; margin: 20px 0;\"><a style=\"display: inline-block; background-color: #203769; color: #ffffff; padding: 14px 28px; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 5px; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; box-shadow: 0 3px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15); transition: background-color 0.3s ease;\" href=\"tel:18883324141\">Call 1-888-332-4141 for More Information<\/a><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Watch the <a href=\"https:\/\/watch.ulfn.org\/yolo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">YOLO Show<\/a> and Learn More About the <em>Mega HELP<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><center><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding: 56.21% 0 0 0; position: relative;\"><iframe style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\" title=\"Mega HELP Event\" 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