AS A COMMUNITY
RIPPLE EFFECTS OF ALIGNMENT
SPAN ACROSS SPACES & GENERATIONS
Resilience is cultivated through shared experiences, trusted relationships, and meaningful connections that extend both within and beyond this space. Members are encouraged to participate in community environments that feel aligned, supportive, and responsive to their individual values and needs. What is practiced here is meant to be carried outward, into daily life, relationships, and moments of challenge and ease alike.​​​​
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Beyond the event spaces shared here, the organization remains connected through shared visibility, mutual support, and relationship‑building. This may include attending events, sharing space, and occasional involvement in programs led by community organizations. These relationships are grounded in respect and autonomy and are not formal partnerships unless stated. With gratitude for the spaces you create.​
NEW YORK
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Bronx River Art Center — Community‑rooted visual arts and cultural space.
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Healing Arts New York Network — Community‑connected arts and healing events bringing people together through creativity and care.
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El Museo del Barrio — Latinx and Caribbean art, culture, and community‑centered exhibitions and programs.
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New York Theatre Workshop — Theater space fostering storytelling, connection, and community participation.​​​
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Rod Rodgers Dance Studio, New York — Dance training, performance, and creative practice.
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TADA! Youth Theater, New York — Youth theater, arts education, and performance.
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LOS ANGELES
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American Film Institute (AFI) — Film education, storytelling, and cultural preservation.
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Breakthrough Pilates — Movement‑based pilates and embodied wellness.
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CASA 0101 — Community‑rooted theater space fostering inclusive storytelling, learning, and participation.
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Peace Over Violence, Los Angeles – Community‑based self‑defense trainings centered on awareness, boundaries, and personal agency.
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Plaza de la Raza, Los Angeles — Multidisciplinary cultural arts center supporting theater, dance, music, visual arts, and intergenerational creations
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Runzhi Traditional Chinese Medicine Clinic, Los Angeles— Acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine practice.
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The WalkGood Yard, Los Angeles — Community gathering space centered on culture and care.
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3rd Street Dance, Los Angeles — Social dance classes, workshops, and shared movement space for adult learners.
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Two Faced Ceramics Studio, Los Angeles — Ceramics studio for hands‑on creative making.
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UCLA / VA Veteran Family Wellness Center, Los Angeles — Veteran‑ and family‑centered wellness, resilience, and community support.
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Yin Lotus Wellness, Los Angeles — Acupuncture and holistic wellness practice.​
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MULTI-CITY/GLOBAL
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Higher Ground USA, United States, empowers people with disabilities, veterans, and first responders through adaptive recreation programs.
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Sundance Institute, United States — Artist support for independent film and storytelling.
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Breeze Yoga, Beckenham, London — Yoga and breath‑centered movement practice rooted in mindful, embodied care.
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Clay Days Pottery, London — Hands‑on ceramics and creative practice.
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Salsateca Dance School, London — Inclusive Latin dance community offering salsa and bachata classes, socials, and shared dance spaces across the city.
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​Know of others doing this work? Please let us know info@raysofresilience.org
In alignment with the Rays of Resilience framework, the organization actively supports a select group of programs, agencies, and community initiatives that share its values of integrity, accessibility, and collaborative care. Endorsement signifies professional alignment and active engagement, which may include collaboration, participation, referral relationships, shared initiatives, or sustained community involvement. Such inclusion does not constitute ownership, governance, sponsorship, or an exclusive partnership unless expressly identified.
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Engagements may encompass a range of aligned practices and initiatives, including but not limited to:​​
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Coaching and personal development programs
Supporting self‑awareness, goal alignment, resilience, and intentional growth across life stages. -
Wellness‑centered and mind–body practices
Encouraging balance, regulation, and holistic well‑being through preventive and integrative approaches. -
Creative arts, healing, and expressive practices
Utilizing artistic, somatic, and expressive modalities to support reflection, emotional processing, and meaning‑making. -
Community‑based healing and connection spaces
Fostering belonging, shared experience, and collective care through community‑driven initiatives. -
Relational, family, and partnership enrichment services
Strengthening connection, communication, and shared understanding through supportive, growth‑oriented engagement. -
Educational and professional development programs
Fostering learning, skill‑building, and continued growth for individuals and professionals. -
​Community‑based organizations and advocacy initiatives
Promoting access, equity, and community‑centered support through local and regional efforts.
INVOLVEMENT
May 19, 2022 Q&A with Sixty-Six Production THE EFFECT Exploring mental health and romantic dynamics in relation to substance use.
December 10, 2022 Well & Good interview about stimming with writer Annita Katee. "Do You Cricket in Bed? Why This Foot Movement Is Calming for So Many"