At Spectrum New Beginnings, we believe in a world where wellness and healing are accessible. This belief is deeply rooted in the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., whose vision of a just and equitable society continues to inspire us.

Our Executive Director, Taylor Johnson, recently shared her thoughts on how Dr. King might view the world today. While acknowledging the ongoing challenges of racism and inequality, Taylor emphasizes the significant progress made since Dr. King's time.

"I think he would be proud over all of the progress that we’ve made as a nation and even internationally, around just honoring humans for the things that we have in common rather than the things that we don’t," she shared.

Spectrum New Beginnings is excited to be featured in a recent article highlighting the impact of CIF Funding support on our capacity building.

This funding has enabled us to:

• Expand our programs: Self-Care Saturdays, Woman-to-Woman Circles, Youth Cope Program

• Strengthen our organization: New board, hired accountant, key partnerships

• Serve the community: Provide free programs and build a stronger, healthier Northwest Dayton.

We are grateful for the opportunity to empower individuals and build a more resilient community through mindfulness and wellness practices.

Read the full interview here: https://www.learntoearndayton.org/post/cif-program-success-spectrum-new-beginnings-valens-solutions-youth-house?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR3Cb-d58xKIyl5fKmrwoBMX4KXL7ACjTnItZan_7zefbs28VAwNtnlQw_Y_aem_zsVhCgzcgPAAdueHROx0Dg

Happy New Year!

Spectrum New Beginnings (SNB) is thrilled to share exciting updates with you in our new year newsletter!

We've launched a brand new website with a fresh design, improved navigation, and fresh content. Visit us today at https://www.spectrumnewbeginnings.org/ to see all the exciting updates for yourself.

We'd also like to welcome some new members to the SNB team:

• Doriann "Dori" Carter, our new Administrative Assistant

• Sharon Hawkins, our new Projects Manager

• Moses, one of our newest board members

• Te'jal Cartwright, our newest Co-Chair

We're excited to have them on board and look forward to the future under their leadership!

We've also included testimonials from participants in our Woman to Woman program, as well as information about upcoming events, including Woman to Woman on January 2nd and Self-Care Saturday on January 11th.

If you'd like to get involved, we're always looking for volunteers! You can check out our volunteer positions at https://www.spectrumnewbeginnings.org/voulnteer.

Thank you for your continued support of SNB!

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We're thrilled to share that our very own Executive Director, Taylor Johnson, was recently interviewed by Maura Casey and featured on The Kettering Foundation website.

In the article, Taylor discusses her philosophy on community empowerment and the vital role of holistic wellness in strengthening our democracy.

She emphasizes the importance of allowing individuals to define their own paths to well-being and highlights the work of Spectrum New Beginnings in providing free programs that foster connection, belonging, and emotional well-being.

Read the full interview here: https://kettering.org/taylor-johnson-democracy-is-about-connections-and-community-empowerment/

We are incredibly proud of Taylor's work and her dedication to creating a more just and equitable world.