Supporting each other and working together is how Black folks survived the horrors of slavery, and continue to survive family separation, state-sanctioned oppression and more. Black Joy is made possible by community members looking out for one another and lifting each other up through the toughest of times.
Every year, as soon as the Gala ends and the Development team is busy packing up at the venue, we start thinking about what we want to do for the next one! Together, we carefully plan every element from invitations, décor, and messaging to auction packages, sponsor and donor experience – hoping to properly show our appreciation and celebrate our supporters and our work.
I recently had the privilege, with Lines for Life’s Equity Team, of visiting Portland State University to speak with Rebound – a unique program serving formerly incarcerated individuals who are rebuilding their lives by attending college. Rebound provides resources and support, including peer support, for students in the program, who may otherwise have a difficult time transitioning from prison life to student life.
BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month
Mental Health in Black Communities: Breaking the Silence, Building the Support
During National BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month, we're recognizing the unique strengths, challenges, and barriers that shape mental health in communities across Oregon.For generations, mental health has been a topic kept inside the family in many Black households. It's usually...
