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We hope your Thanksgiving was filled with good food, laughter, and some time to rest. As we head into Giving Tuesday, we’re carrying that same spirit of gratitude into action. This season, we’re inviting our Village to give to Home for the Holidays—our campaign...

Hope you’ve got your greens, beans, potatoes, sweet potato pie, and all of your favorite fixings loaded up because Pastor Shirley said we eatin’ good this Thanksgiving!😂 But even with all the laughter and plates piled high, the holidays can bring up heaviness,...

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...

So… we know our newsletters have been a bit irregular :-\ But trust we’re still working towards healthier and safer Black communities daily. Still advocating and advancing first response that centers people while reducing harm. Still the same melanated women (and...

As we enter a new month and the holiday season, many of us are carrying both gratitude and grief. From the government shutdown to families losing SNAP benefits and other critical assistance, we’re praying for everyone navigating these tough times. If you need a space...

Sis, taking care of yourself goes beyond scheduling that yearly check-up. This week was Mental Illness Awareness Week—a time to raise awareness, fight stigma, and remind each other that no one should have to face mental health challenges alone. It’s also Health...

So…looks like the rapture didn’t happen after all… But if you scroll through social media or watch the news, you might swear it did. The days are getting shorter, the nights darker, and the world still feels chaotic, but that’s exactly why we need to keep our lights...

🗣️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...

Operation Shield September is in full swing. In cities like D.C., law enforcement presence is increasing, which means Black and Brown communities are more likely to be targeted. This makes it even more important to protect our peace, families, and neighborhoods....