As our corner of the world settles into winter’s quiet, maybe we can allow ourselves the same grace. Instead of pushing against the natural rhythm of this season, we might find peace in embracing it…

This is a quote printed on a piece of wood with a worn image of a sunset shimmering off the water that is hanging on my office wall. Daily, this simple little square reminds me to slow down and not wish away the days…

Jaz is one of our more elusive providers. Because of his busy schedule, we don’t see him around very much, but he’s always behind the scenes effortlessly doing amazing things…

November 17th marks the beginning of Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week. A week before we reflect on everything we’re grateful for, let’s recognize those who go without…

Cats are pretty amazing little creatures, and I’m sure they would agree. There’s something about our feline friends that can instantly elevate our moods…

Kindness is something that we could all use a little more of, and being kinder to each other doesn’t have to involve an extravagant effort or a ton of time and money. Often, it’s the little things that can really make a difference…

Domestic violence is a ripple effect circumstance. When victims go unheard and abusers go unhealed, the cycle continues, but when we are truly supported and understood, the cycle breaks…

Teresa is an invaluable member of our organization, and we feel truly fortunate to have her on our team. With a focus on supporting women, Teresa’s nurturing and compassionate spirit make her an exceptional provider and an inspiring person…

Courtney is one of our more experienced providers. In addition to being a cool, interesting human, she is a role model for seeing the whole person and supporting without ego. Lucky for us, she is always willing to share her peer support wisdom with our team. Here is some more about Courtney in her own words:

A few weeks ago, I went to the gym to zone out on the treadmill. Sometimes I listen to music on my headphones, and sometimes I enjoy the quiet in my brain, but usually, I get distracted by one of the many mounted TVs flashing all kinds of commercials and news. 

This time, I happened to catch a glimpse of a news channel covering the upcoming election and noticed my heart rate immediately spiked.