World Kindness Day was Thursday 11/13, but the spirit of care doesn’t have an expiration date.
Kindness starts with you. Take a moment to breathe, check in with yourself, or honor what you need today.
And it grows outward too: a text to a friend, a call to someone struggling, or sharing The Right Response, so loved ones have a safer way to navigate crisis moments.
This month, our Home for the Holidays campaign continues to remind us that kindness can be life-saving.
By spreading awareness and connecting people to trained crisis responders, we help ensure that everyone gets home safely—physically, mentally, and emotionally.
“I’ve learned in life that what you give to others is what provides the most value to your life. There I was, a mess myself, yet I still had something to offer that would have an effect on another person’s world.“
— Jenifer Lewis
1M4 is Back in NYC this week for CareFest 2025
With November being National Caregivers Month, it is only fitting that 1M4 joins caregivers from around the nation in NYC at CareFest 2025 to share the importance and impact of The Right Response directory as a tool to protect our loved ones at their most vulnerable moments
Virtual attendance is still available. Register and learn more about CareFest
If you’re attending in person, let us know by replying to this email. Would love to meet you and converse over lunch during the gathering!
Post of the Week
Hear more about our #HomeForTheHolidays campaign from Makeda, our 1M4 Board Secretary and Social Media Strategist.
📲 Check out the full post and don’t forget to follow and engage with us
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!
A Mental Health Tip For You
Ever heard of a sensory stretch break? It might sound weird, but give it a try:
Pick one object near you, like a candle, mug, or scarf. Hold it and focus fully on its texture, temperature, and weight.
Combine this with a gentle stretch: roll your shoulders, stretch your arms overhead, or sway side to side.
Engaging multiple senses with movement helps lower stress and brings your mind and body back in sync.
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 we hit the midpoint of the month, it’s a good time to pause and check in with yourself. You’ve been pouring into your community, loved ones, and everyone around you, but you can’t give from an empty cup.
Sis, taking care of your own mental health isn’t just self-care. It’s part of the work. Even small moments like a deep breath, a walk, or a check-in with a friend can help you stay grounded, resilient, and able to show up for others.
Remember, 1M4 has resources to support you if you’re struggling. Our directory connects you to trained crisis responders who provide care without policing, and our Village is here to hold space for you as part of a community that values mental health, safety, and healing.
You can’t do this work alone, and you don’t have to. Taking care of yourself is how we all make it home safely this holiday season.
Join our last Sista Checkin of 2025 on Wed. Nov 19th at 7pm EST
Registration is required and complimentary
Protect this time just for you and what your heart needs most… authentic community
1M4 is attending Carefest 2025 in New York City this week Tuesday through Thursday. This gathering is specifically for caregivers to unite while advancing, advocating for and raising awareness of the important role caregivers fill in our nation.
There is still time to register to attend virtually.
1M4 Founder Tansy joins the sistas of Life After The Impact to discuss practical tips and techniques to protect our wellbeing while advocating for the wellbeing and care of others. The new date for the conversation is Tuesday 11/18 at 9pm EST.
Conversation will stream live from Life After The Impact’s Facebook, Instagram and Youtube pages. Save the date!
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.
October 22 is the National Day of Protest to Stop Police Brutality, organized by the October 22 Coalition. Since 1996, this day has brought people together—those directly impacted by police violence and those standing in solidarity—to resist brutality, mass incarceration, and political repression. As we face rising white supremacy and authoritarian threats, the Coalition continues building a nationwide network of protest and actions we can all take to strengthen our collective resistance. Watch the video above to see 1M4 and others in action, fighting for justice and community protection.
1M4 will be attending the 6th Annual Black Mental Wellness Conference. This year’s theme, Reclaiming Our Power and Protecting Our Peace, centers healing in the Black community, honoring our past, acknowledging the present, and envisioning a liberated future. Over 1,000 attendees—psychologists, educators, advocates, families, and allies—gather to connect, learn, and celebrate.
In October 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.
