🗣️Roll call! You got your shield, Sis?
We’re in the final push of Shield September, and now is the moment to step up, stand tall, and protect people and our communities.
On our journey to 4,000 new members by the end of the year, every single person who joins is another shield raised and another community protected, another voice added to our army.
This is your chance to be part of something bigger. Our strength is unstoppable when we rise together.
So, if you haven’t joined already, or if you have, please help us reach this important goal.
Our village is unstoppable when we rise together. Forward this email to your folks and tell them to join you in protecting our communities.
“You are on the eve of a complete victory. You can’t go wrong. The world is behind you.”
— Josephine Baker
Your Expertise is Needed!
We’re completely revamping The Right Response Directory and need your input to ensure it meets our community’s needs.
This critical resource connects you to alternative first-response programs offering compassionate support through peer responders, clinicians, and trained EMTs for calls like welfare checks, noise complaints, traffic incidents, and mental health crises.
Your feedback is vital for us to improve. Please take a few minutes to complete our confidential survey. Thank you for sharing your thoughts!
What Cardi say? We’ve been
“OUT-SIDE!”
Mother of son killed by police
Prayer Breakfast as guest of American Psychiatric Association Foundation, Ms Rudy Scott
This past week has been chock full of events, connections, revelations, and moments of joy. Monday, we hosted a webinar to help women prevent burnout. Tuesday, we joined LaToya Benton, Mother of Xzavier Hill, as she filed documents with the Supreme Court to challenge qualified immunity. Wednesday through Saturday we were at the Congressional Black Caucus’ Annual Legislative Conference (CBC ALC) being reminded of our strength and the power of using our unique gifts to combat oppressive systems. It was an amazingly refreshing and timely convening with some of the nation’s greatest defenders of democracy.
Above are a few photos of the week. We will share more on our social media pages. Be sure to follow and connect with us on the platform of your choice. @weare1M4
Our Founder, Tansy, shared thoughts live at the conference. Click the buttons below to listen in and engage with us there.
A Mental Health Tip For You
Need to reset? Take 5–10 minutes to do a full-body scan:
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Sit or lie down comfortably.
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Close your eyes and take a deep breath.
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Slowly bring your attention from your toes up to your head, noticing any tension, tightness, or discomfort.
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As you breathe, imagine releasing tension from each area of your body.
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Finish with three slow, grounding breaths, feeling your body fully supported.
Spread Some Blessings!
The consequences of police violence extend far beyond the loss of life. For families affected, it’s the loss of income, the sacrifice of basic necessities, and the start of a high-cost legal fight. If you have the capacity, consider donating to 1M4. Proceeds help support impacted families and sustain the work of 1M4 toward ending police violence for good.
As September comes to a close, we want to wish you a strong and peaceful end to the month. Take a moment to recognize those we’ve lost to mental health struggles—friends, family, and community members who battled silently, including those affected by suicide or attempts. Their memories remind us why this work matters so deeply.
Whether it’s donating to 1M4, joining as a member, or inviting someone to shield the village, every action helps us reach our goal of 4,000 new members by year’s end—expanding protection, resources, and care across our communities.
We’re always here for you and we’re in this work together. Take care of yourself, protect your peace, and let’s keep building the shield for everyone who needs it.
We are committed to covering 4000 families in our lifesaving resources by the end of this year. Join 1M4’s private membership community today and shield the village closest to you.
Let’s do this! Shields up!
To ensure our community has the resources provided by 1M4 and are fully empowered to shield their immediate community from harm, our Founder will hold weekly office hours to answer any questions and walk members through our safety resources.
No registration required. Simply join 1M4 through the button below then tap into our online community at 12pm EST every Tuesday starting this week.
Got a pressing question? Reply here and we’ll answer you via email and first thing Tuesday at noon EST.
In September and beyond, help raise awareness of alternatives to police for mental health emergencies. Share the Right Response directory with your local community, snap a few pictures, and let us know about it. We would love to highlight you and your advocacy in our newsletter and social media pages. Share your advocacy results HERE. Whether you shared with two people or 200 people, each life matters.
We are celebrating you as the trusted voice in your community!
Any questions? Simply hit “reply.”
Ready to join in shielding your community? Click HERE
Ok so… we’re on TikTok now! Follow, engage, and rep 1M4 over there. We’re doing our best to reach the people.
Help some Sistas out!
 You Got Your 1M4 Merch Yet?
Visit the 1M4 merch store to make sure you’re representing at court support, protests, or in line at your favorite coffee spot. We want to see YOU in your 1M4 gear. Every purchase goes directly to funding the work of 1M4 increasing access to safety and wellness. Â
