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About Struggles into Strengths
Struggles into Strengths (SIS) was a concept planned out by Owner of Stupunka Design & Events Stephani Fajardo in 2011 after she had been dating 82nd Airborne & combat veteran. Having her past life traumas and hearing about her partners made her want to create something to help those struggling, she just didn't know how. Over time Covid hit and the world changed for everyone. Stephani & Andrew lost family, and friends to illness, suicide, and accidental overdoses. It was then made apparent to Stephani that she could no longer wait. She wanted to do something, anything. After losing her sister on March 2, 2021, She knew it was time to start doing something not only for herself but for others. In 2022 Struggles into Strengths came to fruition with a focus on helping those struggling with mental health, Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and traumatic brain Injury (TBI). Currently Struggles into Strengths creates an event each year and chooses a non-profit with the same goals to raise money for.
Mission
At Struggles into Strengths, we are focused on connecting, helping, and bringing awareness to those who suffer from Mental health, TBI, & PTSD. Currently, we create events and pick a non-profit that has the same goals and raise money to donate to their programs.
Vision
To create a safe space and sense of community among those struggling.