July 2026 Community Update!

Dear Community,

I hope you all are well!

Short note from me this month because I want to point you all to our birthday events. Please join us in the celebrations! You can learn all about it here: https://www.7cups.com/forum/projectsandevents/7CupsTurns13_2738/13DayCountdownto7Cups13thBirthdayCelebrating13YearsofCareMasterPost_384571/

Please also check out a new tool we developed to help you see the level of stress you are carrying and how you can access care to better strengthen yourself through the process. I also wrote this post titled “You are Not Broken, You Have a Care Deficit.” Check out the calculator here:

7cups.com/care-calculator

P.S. Great conversation today on the AMA thread. Thank you all for participating! Read about it more here: https://www.7cups.com/forum/projectsandevents/7CupsTurns13_2738/AnswersNowPostedBirthdayAMAwithGlentheCommunityTeam_384506/

H

As some of you may already know, my schedule has shifted recently and I have fewer online hours than before. If you missed the announcement or want to see the details regarding my availability and where to get support, you can read my full update post here: An update on my schedule and getting the support you need (June 2026).

Because I don't have as much time right now, I am looking for some extra support to make sure our newcomers are looked after. If you are on the Welcome Committee (member or listener branch), or you’re a passionate listener or listener leader who enjoys the rooms, our new user exclusive room, the Welcome Lounge, could use community presence! The post is here. Feel free to PM me, too! Badge access will be given after you have read a short best practices guide!

The Community Beacon campaign has been a smashing success! I feel like this campaign really embodies the spirit of support we provide here on 7 Cups, and I am so proud of everyone who has participated in any capacity! Every single act of kindness is a seed planted in our compassionate garden. I post a new week each Monday, and the recent week is here.

Thanks for everything!

Hope

June’s primary focus was advancing the Certified Peer Support Specialist Program. During the month, we began publishing the developed modules within a dedicated sub-community, which is currently badge-locked and will be made accessible once the program officially launches.

We also made strong progress on development, with 10 out of 19 modules now completed for the program. Work is ongoing to finalize the remaining modules.

Beyond this, the remainder of my work focused on maintaining ongoing operations across academy programs and supporting existing initiatives.

SoulfullyAButterfly

As Glen mentioned, we have rolled out several events as part of a countdown to 7 Cups turning 13. These have included live events - a big thank you to @Soulsings, @AmiablePeace77, @Suryansh and @CommunityModIris for helping me host these for both adults and teens. As we approach July 7, there are many pending events you can join.

Other community activities include:

🧁 Submit Your Videos, Voice Messages, or Graphics Here! This is for our annual YouTube video

🧁 13 for 13: Words That Define Us & Our Community

🧁 7 Cups 13th Birthday Paper Plate Awards: Nominations Open!!

🧁 Color Your Season: A 7 Cups Birthday Challenge

🧁 Support in Every Language: Share a Message of Care in Honor of 7 Cups Turning 13!

On a personal note, I’ve marked my 8th cupsversary with this poem reflection.

Looking forward to celebrating the 7 Cups birthday in July and what makes our community special!