Blog Posts

Two local change catalysts join Community Mindfulness Board, Will Heins retires after 10 years of service, joins as Advisor.
The Community Mindfulness Project (CMP) is proud to announce the appointment of Chrissy Cacace Mahanna and Kathy Hodge to its Board of Directors. These two dynamic community leaders bring a rich blend of nonprofit leadership and board expertise, strategic vision, and a deep commitment to well-being and equity. As CMP welcomes this exciting new chapter, it also celebrates a bittersweet milestone: Co-Founder Will Heins, who has served on CMP’s Board since its founding, is transitioning into a new role as Strategic Advisor after a remarkable 10 years of service.

Thought Leaders: New Caanan Residents Create Community Mindfulness For All
We're honored to be featured in Moffley Media, highlighting how our work brings mindfulness tools to underserved communities across Fairfield County.

A Letter from CMP's Executive Director
From community partners to personal breakthroughs, 2024 proved the power of mindfulness. See how we're showing up in 2025—and how you can too.

Live on WICC: Melissa in the Morning interview's Community Mindfulness Project ED, Ella Crivello (2024)
What does mindfulness have to do with public schools, chronic illness, and even Alzheimer’s prevention? CMP Executive Director Ella Crivello breaks it down on Melissa in the Morning. Listen in as she shares how Community Mindfulness Project is expanding access to mental health tools across Connecticut—and why now is the time to give.


Meet your neighbor...Michelle Seaver, co-founder of the Community Mindfulness Project
In this Meet Your Neighbor spotlight, Michelle Seaver shares how mindfulness can help quiet the mental snow globe—and why she helped start Community Mindfulness Project to bring that calm to others.

The Gift of Silence - TEDxBeaconStreet
In his TEDx Beacon Street talk, "The Gift of Silence," Nick Seaver—a father, commuter, and busy professional—shares his journey into mindfulness and meditation. He discusses how embracing silence amidst life's chaos has profoundly impacted his well-being and offers insights into integrating mindfulness practices into daily routines.