Forward Promise

Culture is the medicine that heals the deep wounds of racism and dehumanization. For many Indigenous communities and communities of color, healing and spirituality are not just practices but central to their way of life, vital to sustaining collective hope and well-being. Subscribe to our mailing list to discover how three of our grantee organizations integrate culturally responsive healing practices (CRHP) in their programming! https://lnkd.in/gxyWRHk9 #ThrivingCommunities #ThrivingYouth #ReclaimOurHumanity #Documentary #Healing #Culture 

Jennie Tian, ACC, CPCC, founder of her healing and facilitation practice, Body Works Coaching, and Forward Promise Fellow (Cohort 3), answers the question: what does it mean for young people of color to be free to dream? Use hashtag #YPOCFreetoDream and tag us so that we can spread the joy — disrupting the damaging narratives about young people of color — all year long. 🎥: Audree Johnson #RootedChange #RootedDreams #YPOCFreetoDream #YPOC #POC #Youth #BYMOC 

For far too long, people of color have faced barriers to equality in this country, manifesting in racial disparities in educational outcomes, inequities in funding, and other systemic challenges that deny opportunities to our youth. But how can we change this? What solutions can we explore together? How can culturally responsive healing practices in the classroom transform the lives of young people of color (YPOC)? We invite you to join us for Part 1 of our new webinar series on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at 12 pm ET, where we’ll dive into these critical questions. This session will feature insightful conversations with Ron Walker, founder of COSEBOC (Coalition of Schools Educating Boys of Color), and Zane Rosette, Executive Director of Native American Community Academy. Let’s come together to explore how we can create lasting change. Register now at bit.ly/FPRCWebinar1 to and be a part of this transformative discussion! #Webinar #Nonprofit #YPOC #ThrivingCommunities #ThrivingYouth #POC #Education #CRHP #Healing #SocialImpact #COSEBOC #NASA #Zoom

We are excited to announce the upcoming release of a documentary that highlights three of our transformative grantee organizations. The documentary showcases the Juanita Sims Doty Foundation, LatinxEd and Native Like Water. These organizations, located across the nation, are positively impacting hundreds of lives through culturally responsive healing practices (CRHP). Be sure to subscribe to our mailing list at https://lnkd.in/gxyWRHk9 to discover more about these remarkable organizations and our CRHP framework! #Subscribe #Philanthropy #JSDF #LatinxEd #NativeWater #Nonprofit #YPOC #POC #YouthServing #Healing #CRHP

Leaders of color fighting for racial justice bear the immense weight of their communities' struggles, navigating both personal and systemic challenges. The work is critical and deeply meaningful, yet it comes at a cost — burnout is a constant threat. Modeling rest, self-care, and collective care is an act of resistance. Our worth is not defined by how much we work. It’s about creating structures that allow us to thrive, addressing both individual and systemic causes of burnout. Visit our website for a new blog by Rebecca Rodriguez, Ph.D., VP, Research & Impact at https://lnkd.in/g3GCk7VS #HealingTheHealers #Burnout #Rest #Healing #CollectiveCare #SelfCare 

In a two-part webinar series, Forward Promise and Rooted Change collaborate to explor how leaders from youth-serving organizations can integrate culturally responsive healing practices in their work. Join panelists Ron Walker, founder of COSEBOC (Coalition of Schools Educating Boys of Color), and Zane Rosette, Executive Director, Native American Community Academy, on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 12 pm EST for part 1: "From Pitfall to Pivots: Transforming Education for Youth of Color." Register at bit.ly/FPRCWebinar1 #Webinar #Nonprofit #YPOC #ThrivingCommunities #ThrivingYouth #POC #Education #CRHP #Healing #SocialImpact #COSEBOC #NASA #Zoom

The organizations we support play vital roles in their communities, demonstrating commitment to the leadership, advocacy, and healing of young people of color. We're highlighting three: the Juanita Sims Doty Foundation, LatinxEd, and Native Like Water, in a new documentary video. Subscribe to our mailing list at the link in our bio and be one of the first to watch it! #Subscribe #Philanthropy #JSDF #LatinxEd #NativeWater #Nonprofit #YPOC #POC

Paul L., Director of Leadership, shares his thoughts around the power of community and the importance of taking time to pause, reflect, and recharge essential for leaders of color. Explore his blog about the inaugural retreat for the Forward Promise Fellows (Cohort 3) held at a serene venue thoughtfully selected by our staff at https://lnkd.in/gDdzqi2V #Blog #Fellowship #ForwardPromiseFellows #LeadersOfColor #SelfCare #HealingTheHealers

Jonathan Leon, Ed.D., Senior Director, attended the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) Healthy Children and Families Grantee Summit in Detroit last week, and wanted to share his reflection: We began the summit experience with an amazing site visit to the James and Grace Lee Boggs Center, where we learned about the history of collective impact, advocacy, and community. On day two, we took part in care-focused sessions, closing out our day with healing-based sessions. Our visit that evening to The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History for our reception was such a grounding experience being able to reflect on our stories of disrupting dehumanization." We wouldn't be where we are without our partnership with RWJF! Learn more about our work at ForwardPromise.org. #RWJF #ForwardPromise #ThrivingCommunities #ThrivingYouth #DisruptingDehumanization 

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