Power of Perception, Inc

🎮☀️ KICKING OFF THE P.O.P. SUMMER SESSION WITH GAME NIGHT! ☀️🎮

The school year may be over, but the fun is just getting started! Join us as we officially kick off the P.O.P. Summer Session with an evening full of games, food, fellowship, and important summer updates.

📅 Sunday, June 14th
⏰ 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

🍽 Dinner will be provided

During the evening, we will also discuss:
✅ Summer session dates and activities
✅ Our upcoming overnight summer trip to Madison
✅ Opportunities to stay connected throughout the summer

🎲 Feel free to bring your favorite board games, card games, or gaming systems to share with the group!

📧 Meeting location will be sent via email.

🎓 Graduates and POP alumni are still welcome and encouraged to attend! We would love to see you and hear what you’ve been up to.

Let’s start the summer off the right way—with good food, good people, and great memories. We can’t wait to see everyone there!😁❤️🖤❤️🖤😁

Today, some of the POP Family took time to step away from our normal routines and enjoy a well-deserved mentor outing in Minnesota!

We started the day with a meaningful discussion reflecting on the academic school year—the good, the challenges, and ways we can continue to grow and improve as an organization. These conversations are important as we strive to provide the best possible experience for the youth and families we serve.

From there, we headed to Activate for some team-building fun that definitely got us moving! There was plenty of laughter, friendly competition, teamwork, and by the end, a few of us were definitely feeling the workout. More importantly, it gave us an opportunity to strengthen our bonds and enjoy each other’s company outside of our mentoring roles.

After working up an appetite, we made our way to Bravis for an amazing meal. The food was outstanding, the hospitality was top-notch, and the welcoming atmosphere made the experience even better. A special shoutout to our waitress, who went above and beyond to ensure our group was well taken care of from start to finish.

We were also excited to have one of our POP alumni mentees, Khalil, join us for the day. Watching our mentees continue to stay connected to the POP family after their time in the program is truly special and a reminder of the lasting relationships that mentoring can create.

Days like today serve as a reminder of how grateful we are for the incredible mentors who dedicate their time, energy, and hearts to the POP mission. As we continue to grow and expand our impact, it is the commitment of this team that helps us pour into our youth and create lasting change in our community.

Thank you to everyone who was able to attend and help make today such a memorable experience. The future of POP is bright because of people like you! 😁❤️🖤❤️🖤😁

Tonight, the POP Family had the opportunity to come together and support one of our own, mentor Willie 'SoFocused' McCalebb, at his first home game with the Eau Claire Axemen!

A huge thank you to Dr. Michael Kuban for blessing us with great tickets and providing us with the opportunity to become a sponsor. We truly appreciate your generosity and support.

While the Eau Claire Axemen - The Arena League Football came up a little short on the scoreboard tonight, one thing was clear—the team played with heart, determination, and passion from the opening kickoff until the final whistle. The POP Family was grateful to be in attendance, cheering them on every step of the way.

At POP, we believe that when you have great people on your team, you show up for them. Support doesn’t only happen during mentoring sessions or meetings—it happens by being present, encouraging one another, and celebrating each other’s journeys.

Willie, we are incredibly proud of you. Your leadership, character, and sportsmanship were on full display tonight. You continue to set a powerful example for our mentees and community both on and off the field.

Congratulations on your first home game, and know that your POP Family will continue to support you every step of the way! 🏈❤️🖤❤️🖤🏈

We are incredibly grateful to The Pablo Foundation for their generous grant support of Power of Perception, Inc.!❤️🖤

This investment in our mission will help us continue creating meaningful mentoring opportunities, empowering youth, and expanding our impact throughout the community. As POP continues to grow, we are excited to begin serving elementary schools in the near future, allowing us to reach students earlier and help build confidence, leadership, and positive relationships from a young age.

Partnerships like this make a lasting difference. Thank you to the Pablo Foundation for believing in our vision and helping us create more opportunities for the next generation of leaders.

Together, we are making an impact—one student, one relationship, and one community at a time. Thank you for write up Volume One‼️😁❤️🖤❤️🖤😁

In its May 22 grants and financial gifting announcement, The Pablo Foundation acknowledged its nearly $600,000 total funding dispersal may not have funded “every request” it received – but it’s another significant step in supporting the wider community.

A dozen area organizations were awarded – grants ranged from $14K to over $100K, totaling $577,425 in funding – through the Pablo Foundation’s annual Spring Grant Cycle.

Since its founding in 2017, the Pablo Foundation has gifted over $20 million to area organizations (largely across its four main focus areas: health, housing, education and the arts). In 2024 alone, it gifted almost $4 million and introduced a new initiative: the Nonprofit Empowerment Workshop (NEW) Series.

📸: Lavender Green Photography
🔗 Read the full story: volumeone.org/articles/2026/05/22/390708-pablo-foundation-awards-596k-to-regional-orgs-and-initiatives

🎶❤️🖤POP Ally Spotlight ❤️🖤🎶

Today, we are proud to recognize Mr. Dominic Domeyer, Band Teacher at Eau Claire Memorial High School, who was nominated as a POP Ally by one of our ECASD District Wide chapter mentees, Juhvaya.

Juhvaya had the opportunity to honor Mr. Domeyer today at Memorial, and her reason for nominating him speaks volumes about the impact educators can have on the lives of young people:

“He makes me feel safe and he is a great music teacher. I really look up to him!”

At POP, we believe every young person deserves caring adults in their corner who help them feel seen, supported, and encouraged to reach their full potential. Mr. Domeyer’s positive influence and commitment to his students have clearly made a lasting impression on Juhvaya, and we are grateful for the role he plays in her educational journey.

Thank you, Mr. Domeyer, for creating a safe and welcoming environment, for sharing your passion for music, and for being a positive role model for our youth.

👏 Congratulations on being recognized as a POP Ally and thank you for making a difference!😁❤️🖤❤️🖤😁

May was a busy and productive month for the POP team, and we are incredibly grateful for every opportunity that came our way. One of the highlights was having the privilege of speaking at the C.C. WE ADAPT Conference.

We are thankful for the opportunity to share the story, mission, and impact that POP continues to make throughout the greater Eau Claire community. Moments like these allow us to connect with others, inspire change, and showcase the power of mentorship, leadership, and community engagement.

Thank you to everyone who continues to support our work and believe in the vision. We look forward to continuing to make a positive difference in the lives of our youth and families.😁❤️🖤❤️🖤😁

Huge shoutout to one of our amazing P.O.P. ECASD District Wide mentees, Iesha, on receiving her award! 🏆❤️🖤❤️🖤 🏆

We are truly proud of you and all the hard work, dedication, and growth you continue to show. The fact that you sent this accomplishment to us and proudly wore your P.O.P. t-shirt while representing means so much to our entire family. ❤️🖤

Moments like this remind us why we do what we do. Keep striving for greatness, keep believing in yourself, and keep shining your light for others to see. Your P.O.P. family is cheering you on every step of the way!

Congratulations again, Iesha — this is only the beginning!😁❤️🖤❤️🖤😁

Last Thursday, May 21st, marked our final mentoring session for the academic school year with our Sherman Elementary School chapter, and we definitely ended things on a great note! ❤️🖤

Our mentees had the opportunity to sit back, relax, and enjoy the “Piece By Piece” Pharrell Williams LEGO movie together. We also made sure everyone was fed with pizza, snacks, water, juice, and some amazing donated popcorn from Micon Theater 🍕🍿

A HUGE shoutout goes to Ms. Lauren at Sherman Elementary for all of her hard work and dedication throughout the school year. From making sure rooms were reserved, sessions ran smoothly, and mentees were present each time, she truly helped make this partnership successful. We couldn’t ask for a better liaison, and we appreciate everything she has done for our youth and program this year!

Thank you to everyone who helped make this school year meaningful. We’re already looking forward to what’s ahead! 😁❤️🖤❤️🖤😁

Today we want to take a moment to celebrate and honor the CEO/Founder of P.O.P., Dennis Beale! 🎉🎂🖤❤️ 🎉🎂

Happy Birthday to a man whose heart for the youth, passion for the community, and dedication to mentorship continues to impact so many lives each and every day. Your vision has created more than just a program — you’ve created a family, a safe space, and opportunities that continue to change lives for the better.

From the countless hours behind the scenes, to showing up for the youth no matter the circumstance, your leadership, consistency, sacrifice, and love never go unnoticed. So many mentees, families, mentors, alumni, and community members are grateful for the positive influence you continue to be.

Today we celebrate YOU and all the lives you continue to inspire. We pray this next year brings you continued blessings, favor, peace, strength, good health, and even greater opportunities ahead.

Thank you for everything you do for the P.O.P. family and the community. Enjoy your special day because you definitely deserve it! ❤️🎉

Happy Birthday Dennis Beale! 🥳🎂❤️🖤❤️🖤 🥳🎂

Sunday’s End Of The Year BBQ for our P.O.P. ECASD District Wide Chapter Family was definitely one for the books! ☀️🔥🍔

When I say we THREW DOWN on the grill…we THREW DOWN! 😂 The food spread was CRAZY and let’s just say…there were NO leftovers lol! Just to name a few, we had hamburgers, hotdogs, brats, jerk wings, dry rub wings, meatballs, fruit, donuts (not your regular donuts either 👀😂), and banana pudding that didn’t stand a chance at all!

The mentees had an amazing time riding the four wheelers, scooters & kid vehicles, jumping in the bouncy house, and cooling off getting wet in the heat. Nothing but smiles, laughs, and good energy all day long.

The adults got active too! From throwing bags, playing spades, dominoes, and even bringing out the Nintendo Switch, the fellowship and vibes were unmatched. You could definitely tell summer is officially here! ☀️

What made it even more special was seeing the local neighbors come through, fellowship with us, bless the function with good eats and basketball, and turn the whole event into a mini block party/community celebration. Moments like this remind us what P.O.P. is truly about — family, community, love, mentorship, and togetherness.

Even some P.O.P. alumni who were back in town from college stopped by from near and far, and it was truly an honor seeing everyone reunited again. P.O.P. is more than a program — it’s a growing family, and moments like this show just how special our bond really is.

A huge thank you to everyone who came out, brought positive energy, food, games, laughter, and helped make this a beautiful way to close out the school year. ❤️🖤❤️🖤