“The last thing someone in the pit of depression can do is reach out. They need someone to climb down into the darkness, sit there with them awhile, then remind them there's a world above waiting for them when they're ready.” sammy rhodes

Check out the newest Going PLACES blog from #2018PLACES fellow Natalia Swanson of the MaryBlackFoundation: "A lesson about being in service to the arc of justice." Read it here: ow.ly/dYTj30l80wO

Thank you ⁦Russell W. Booker, Ph.D.⁩ for sharing w our Alianza team priorities for educational opportunities + thriving for ALL our Spartanburg youth - it’s a privilege to work together w you in our community! ⁦Natalia Valenzuela⁩ ⁦Dr. Araceli Hernández-Laroche⁩ ⁦SCPASOs⁩

We need more school leaders to learn from your innovative insights on equity and School Finance Critical Theory. Full house at Wofford. An honor to meet and exchange ideas in person Prof FromFireToTable y mil gracias Profe Laura Barbas Rhoden con Natalia Valenzuela @AnneRodrick

Wealth shapes our socio economic opportunities which shape our health. There is something seriously disturbing with this graph. #wealthandhealth #health

The sentiment is mutual!

Worldwide the suicide rate is down by 29% since 2000. In America it's up by 18% econ.st/331xPGa

Yes, we raise our arms in celebration and excitement about the new playground right downtown! Thank you Russell W. Booker, Ph.D. @SchoolDistrict7 , City of Spartanburg , and Denny’s !

#Wofford students conducted interviews in Spanish + English, w parents and youth, to better understand aspirations + challenges — and help co-create a thriving community, end disparities, celebrate hope ⁦Sandra⁩ ⁦@csdinkins⁩ wyff4.com/article/woffor…

Thank you Natalia Valenzuela for facilitating, Dr. Araceli Hernández-Laroche for the idea + invites, SCPASOs and UWPiedmont Palmetto Luna Appleseed Legal Justice + Hispanic Alliance for being guests. And thanks to all the orgs + gatherings that have forged a commitment to equity in Spartanburg

Co-creating locally, statewide & beyond w/ more intensity + #creativity for more #equity during the pandemic & recovery. Thankful for the countless collaborators who serve their communities & help us all connect #resources. Gracias expert Alianza #Retreat facilitator Meghan smith

Thank you Dr. Araceli Hernández-Laroche Natalia Valenzuela @MontesoFM Meghan smith Nora + Norma for the time together yesterday and for such clarity of vision and generosity of spirit

... what if someone could just tenderly wrap up your kinda raw places no one even really knows about? Yeah, for you, right here: "How to Really Not Lose Hope in Your Hard Times Instead of Just Faking Hope (Brutally Honest Psalm #4)" annvoskamp.com/2017/12/how-to…

One of our own! So proud. #DACA #HereToStay Meghan smith SC United with Immig Laura Barbas Rhoden Dr. Araceli Hernández-Laroche x.com/matthewsoerens…

It's not political but biblical to stand & say it is indefensible, incomprehensible, reprehensible & completely unacceptable to profanely disdain countries of People of Color, but entertain welcoming people of blonde hair. Demonizing people is the 1st step to justifying anything

The Evangelical Immigration Table is launching a blog to tell stories around the country of churches, ministries, and individuals welcoming immigrants and refugees in the Name of Jesus. Join us in #TellingABetterStory. More info here: evangelicalimmigrationtable.com/portfolio-post…