Affinity Groups
What is an Affinity Space?
An affinity space is a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment where people with similar identities and lived experiences can come together to engage in open and honest dialogue, share experiences, challenges, celebrate successes, and be supported.
Who can attend an Affinity Space?
Short answer: anyone, but…
… affinity spaces are meant to be safe, supportive spaces for the specific community they are intended to serve. By attending any of our affinity spaces, you agree to hold space for the very real, very individualized (and sometimes traumatic) experiences of the individuals you are surrounded by. We firmly ask that you respect the space, and the human beings that occupy it.
If you don't share the specific identity and lived experience of an affinity space, a "brave space" might be the place for you. A “brave space” is a supportive environment where people can feel comfortable sharing their thoughts and opinions, and engaging in difficult conversations about perspectives that may differ from their own. Brave spaces are inclusive of all people, regardless of their race, gender, ability, immigration status, or other factors.
RE:UP Affinity Groups
REBOOT/RECOVERY
REBOOT Recovery is a faith-based program that offers courses, training, and an online community to help people heal from trauma. REBOOT's courses are designed to help people: Find renewed purpose and strength, break free from the pain of their past, and embrace a brighter future.
EVOLUTION
Specifically for Black, Latine, and tribal communities aged 18-60
Evolution is an affinity space built specifically for Black, Latine, and tribal communities, creating a safe space to talk about mental health, generational traumas, growth, success, parenting, etc and to unpack the effects of trauma.
EVOLUTION is a place where we can evolve, and get into right relationship with ourselves so that we can be in the right relationship with the people around us. It is a place to embrace joy, inspiration, and motivation hand and in hand on our way to releasing narratives that holds us back, cherishing and loving our true identity outside of the oppression of trauma.
EVOLUTION meets the 2nd Monday of the Month.
DIVINITY
Specifically for Black Women age 18-60 years old
DIVINITY is a sisterhood built specifically by and for Black women to create a safe space community to talk about womanhood, mental health, generational traumas, growth, success, parenting, and more. Our goal is to unpack the effects of trauma specifically affecting women in the Black community. We aim to RE:UP on strength, love, encouragement, and inspiration to drive us to the epitome of self love, self expression, success, and most of all a culture of healing.
DIVINITY meets the Last Monday of the Month.
BRUH
Specifically for Black Men age 18-60 years old
B.R.U.H Is a brotherhood built specifically by and for Black men to create a safe space community to talk about man-hood, mental health, generational traumas, growth, success, parenting, and more. Our goal is to unpack the effects of trauma specifically affecting men in the Black community. We aim to RE-UP on strength, hope, encouragement, and inspiration to drive us to the epitome of self love, self expression, success, and most of all a culture of healing.
BRUH meets the 1st Monday of the Month.
RISE
Specifically for High School Youth in the Black, Latine, and tribal communities
RISE is an affinity space built specifically for high school youth who are Black, Indigenous, and other communities of color. RISE is a safe space to talk about topics and issues that specifically affect our young people today. We center mental health, social justice, traumas, growth, success, inner strength, self love and learn how to embrace community as tool to fully encompass the lifestyle of healing and being your best self. We lead our youth through a series of community conversations so that they can activate their minds and learn the tools necessary to feel empowered to embrace life head on.
RISE meets the 3rd Monday of the Month.