A Connection Creating Change

This past Labor Day, our team had the opportunity to connect with two generations of Karen community members at Karen Community Farm, sharing conversations, laughter, ideas, and the everyday experiences of sustaining nonprofits (talk about peer support!)

There’s something so special about being on the farm. The energy is grounded and peaceful, a direct reflection of the kind of people you’ll meet there. The youth are particularly inspiring—we know our future is in great hands.

At the end of this month, our groundbreaking study funded by the Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina Foundation, Identifying AAPI Health Priority in North Carolina, will be officially complete! This major milestone would not have been possible without the help of so many others, but especially that of the Karen Community, whose members we worked with directly to source data and stories.

In so many ways, advancing the conversation surrounding AAPI mental health is a community effort, and what a blessing it is to have the kind of community we do. Stay tuned for more!