Roots of Resilience Collective
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As we wrap up the year, we want to pause (yes, actually pause — rest is still resistance) and reflect on what has been an incredible season of growth for Roots of Resilience Collective. This year, we didn’t just talk about vision — we put paperwork, prayers, and a whole lot of late nights behind…
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🌱 Early Giving for Giving Tuesday is Here! 🌱 This year, Roots of Resilience Collective is setting a goal of raising $2,000 to help our team become trained facilitators in the Effective Black Parenting Program — and we need your help to make it happen! The Effective Black Parenting Program is a culturally grounded, evidence-based…
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Suicide Prevention Month and Kinship Care Month September is both Suicide Prevention Month and Kinship Care Month—two deeply relevant observances for the Black community. This month, we’re sharing toolkits, resources, and stories that highlight the importance of mental health and the role of kinship networks in preserving family bonds. We invite you to join us…
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Black Philanthropy Month! August is Black Philanthropy Month — a global celebration and campaign to elevate African-descent giving and funding equity. Founded in 2011 by Dr. Jackie Bouvier Copeland and the Pan-African Women’s Philanthropy Network, Black Philanthropy Month highlights the long history of generosity, community investment, and mutual aid in Black communities worldwide. It’s a…
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We’re Shifting Focus This Month While we had originally planned to spotlight Black families this month, the recent sweeping policy cuts have prompted us to make a small but important shift. In recognition of Disability Pride Month, we’re taking time to honor the contributions, resilience, and leadership of disabled people—especially those at the intersection of race and disability. Black…
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Feel the Pride, both Black and LGBTQIA+! This June, we’re honoring the powerful movements that ground our work—celebrating both Juneteenth and Pride as cornerstones of resilience, freedom, and community. Join us in recognizing these legacies and explore how you can help us keep growing and creating change. Keep reading to learn more! Celebrating PRIDE and…
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Flying into Summer! Summer is almost here, and everything around us is growing—including ROFRC! As the days get longer and brighter, we’re blossoming with new initiatives, partnerships, and impact. Read on to see what we’ve been up to and how you can get involved! Honoring Foster Parents and Mental Health Awareness Month May is both Foster Parent Appreciation Month and Mental Health Awareness…
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Spring Has Sprung at ROFRC! It looks like winter is finally behind us (though in true Midwest fashion, anything can happen). As nature begins to bloom, so does Roots of Resilience Collective! Read on to see what’s budding in our world of advocacy, education, and empowerment. Child Abuse Prevention Month💙 At ROFRC, we recognize April…
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Warmer Days Ahead! Spring is finally on the horizon, and if you’re anything like us, that spring fever was hitting hard! But with the promise of warmer days ahead, we’re eager to shake off the winter blues and move forward with exciting updates at Roots of Resilience Collective (ROFRC). Welcoming Our First Board Member! We are thrilled to welcome Jasmine Harris as the very…