February newsletter

In our season of rest, we want to give rest...and joy!

What better way to kick-off Black History Month than sharing some Black history.

 

Collective 365 is the first regional grant-making organization that will be providing unrestricted grant funding to support the mental wealth, joy, and rest of Black and Brown folks in DC, MD & VA.

 

Yes, you read that correct, we are giving money so folks can rest and take care of themselves!

 

The purpose of Collective 365’s Mental Wealth, Rest, and Joy Fund is to collectively leverage the financial power from the community-at-large and distribute those funds to individuals who need assistance with accessing activities needed to help enhance their overall well-being. Activities can be, but not limited to: brief sabbaticals, co-pays for therapy, or retreats.

 

To kick-start this new fund, we received a $10,000 donation from the Mental Health Emergency Fund, Inc.

 

The Mental Health Emergency Fund, Inc. is a nonprofit based in Baltimore that increases access to mental health care by reducing financial barriers. Via their stipend program, they assist marginalized individuals in crisis who need help paying for therapy or other related services who have access to less than $1000 in savings/ an emergency fund.

 

With this fund, Collective 365 aspires to: 

  • Normalize the importance of mental health, rest and joy within Black & Brown communities;

     

  • [Re] Define what mental health is and looks like within Black & Brown communities; 

     

  • Establish partnerships and opportunities for mental health, rest, and joy for Black & Brown communities;

     

  • Eliminate health disparities in Black and Brown communities that are caused by stress, racism, and historical race-based traumas.

 

 

We do this by seeking dollars from individuals, corporations, foundations, and government funds.

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Update on our Community Fund

Although we paused the application process for our community based grant fund, we have *not* paused on getting funds. We have a goal of $30,000 by March 1, 2025. Because of your continued support we have almost 25% of our goal met.

Our community fund provides unrestricted grant funding to individuals, groups, businesses & nonprofits in DC, MD & VA who are doing work with and for Black and Brown communities. Last year we awarded $20,000...let's make it $30k this year!

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Get Engaged with Collective 365

Become a Member

 

Membership is free! We want and need you. Whether you give $100 or 100 hours of your time, it matters and helps us celebrate & invest in Black & Brown communities. Learn more about our membership options...

 
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Join a Committee

 

We are seeking volunteers to join the Development & Finance Committee and/or the Membership & Events Committee.

 

Both committees meet on the 2nd Tuesday of the month from 7:00-8:00pm via Zoom. 
 

The Development & Finance Committee is responsible for:

  • Identifying funding opportunities (ex: corporate, foundations)

  • Applying for funding to support our two grant funds

  • Create and/or support fundraising initiatives

The Membership & Events Committee is responsible for:

  • Helping members and the board gather socially

  • Engage in volunteer and educational opportunities

  • Plan events to increase prospective membership 

  • Plan and execute annual signature event to highlight grantees and fundraise to continue supporting the overarching mission of Collective 365

 

Interested, click below:

 
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If you have questions and/or ideas, please contact 

collective365info@gmail.com

 

Collective 365 is a registered 501(c)(3) and donations are tax deductible.

 

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