Non-Profit Of The Month


ABOUT US

Resources for Resilience is a North Carolina-based 501(c)3 nonprofit whose mission is to share practical, science-based tools designed to build up and support resilience-building for individuals, teams, and communities. Founded in 2017, our trauma-informed community education and professional development programs teach people of all ages, backgrounds, and walks of life how to keep themselves, their loved ones, and the people they serve safe, healthy, and resilient in times of stress. 


MISSION 

We strengthen people and communities by making the science of stress understandable, practical, and actionable.

VISION

We envision a future where people can navigate stress, support one another, and build stronger, more resilient communities.

VALUES

  • CONNECTION: We strengthen connection to ourselves and one another because strong relationships help people and communities thrive.
  • COMPASSION: We cultivate understanding, empathy, and respect for ourselves and others, without judgment.
  • ACCESS: We make knowledge and tools understandable, practical, and available to the people who can benefit from them.
  • QUALITY: We hold our work to a high standard—grounded in science, strengthened by experience, and continually improved through learning.

WHERE WE STARTED

In 2017, a group of visionary women from Buncombe County, North Carolina, came together with a shared purpose: to help individuals and communities not just survive adversity, but thrive through it.

Using the pioneering ACES Study and the groundbreaking work of several mental health pioneers as their foundation, the group began offering trainings around simple tools designed to help people self-regulate and connect with others more effectively. From this powerful intention, Resources For Resilience, a 501(c)3 nonprofit was born.

Resources For Resilience began offering its signature Reconnect for Resilience™ training—a two-day workshop designed to equip people with practical, research-based tools for managing stress and fostering emotional well-being. Over the years, RFR has expanded its offerings to include a diverse menu of trainings and events tailored to meet the needs of various audiences.

What started as a local initiative quickly grew into a statewide movement, reaching educators, first responders, healthcare professionals, and community-service workers across North Carolina. RFR’s nonprofit status allowed us to expand our reach and solicit scholarship funds for those who might not otherwise be able to afford our trainings.

WHERE WE ARE

We receive requests for more trainings every day, and overwhelming proof of the benefits of resiliency programs has deepened our dedication to offering them as a public health service.  As a result, we have built a large capacity of dedicated educators and trainers who are making a positive difference in the lives of countless individuals, families, organizations, and communities helping people apply our resiliency-building tools at home and at work.

Our program participants walk away with key tools and principles to promote neuroplasticity and help prevent future adversity while supporting each person’s potential for well-being. We strive to bring our trainings to underserved and underrepresented communities, as well as those who have experienced the trauma of adverse childhood experiences.

Over the years, we have conducted hundreds of trainings for schools, mental health agencies, faith communities, and healthcare institutions, in addition to educating first responders, domestic violence and homeless shelter staff, and community organizers. Our team has even reached people as far away as London, England, and Bhopal, India.
LEARN. PRACTICE. THRIVE – TOGETHER.

WHERE WE’RE GOING

Resources For Resilience continues to grow, guided by its founding values and the unwavering belief that resilience is not just a trait—it’s a teachable, transformative tool. Through its work, RFR is helping build safer, healthier communities where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

In the next era of our growth, we are focusing our efforts in three areas where we see significant need, opportunity, and potential for impact:

DISASTER RESPONSE & PREPAREDNESS

Helping people and communities prepare for, respond to, and recover from crisis and disruption.

WORKPLACE WELL-BEING

Helping organizations equip their team members with practical tools to manage stress, prevent burnout, and function well at work.

YOUTH & FAMILIES

Helping young people, parents, and caregivers understand stress, use practical tools, and support one another. 


More information can be found at:
resourcesforresilience.org
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