đ¸ Spring into Purpose: April in the MRCIverse
Welcome to our April newsletter! This month, weâre embracing the energy of springâgrowth, renewal, and action. Whether you're a returning member or just finding us, weâre so glad you're here.
âAlone we survive. Together we recover.â
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âAlone we survive. Together we recover.â <3
đŹ A Note from The FounderS
Spring reminds us that change is not only possibleâitâs natural. This month, we opened applications for cohort 3 of The Antidotes, activated our community engagement season, and continued building our peer support and leadership pathways.
Thank you for being part of the MRCI community. Letâs keep growing together.
â The Wellness Collective
đ March/April Highlights
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Career Pathway Planning đ§
Behind the scenes, weâre gearing up for cohort 3 of The Antidotes and mapping out our Youth Peer Mentor Certification Program for Fall 2025. Itâs going to be transformational.
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Mindfulness in Action đ§đžââď¸
Youth are exploring meditation, movement, and reflection through The Antidotes program. One participant called it their âsuperpowerââand we agree.
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Spring Community Engagement Season đź
As of April 1, we are back outside! Our calendar has been filling up with events, community dinners, and collaborative content creation days. Letâs build!
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Southside Youth After-School Program w/ The Antidotes đą
We returned to in-person programming at Stanley Strader Park in March. Tuesdays are for grounding and creativity, Thursdays are all about real-world readiness. Our weekly mindfulness and life skills sessions are designed for students/young people, yet all ages are welcome.
đ Upcoming Events & Opportunities
Recurring Programs:
Tuesdays, 4:30-6:30pm â The Antidotes (Youth)
Wednesdays, 6-8pm â UR Pathway (Adults)
Thursdays, 4:30-6:30pm â The Antidotes
Want to collaborate on a workshop or event?
đ§ Email: connect@wearemrci.org
đŚ Community Spotlight: Members Volunteers
Celebrating the folks who make it all possible. đ
This month weâre shouting out:
Stanley Strader Park Family Center (Community Partner)
We are grateful for this partnership with the community center on Indyâs Southside and we look forward to seeing how it continues to grow along with The Antidotes program.
Want to be featured? Let us know what your journey with MRCI means to you!
đ¤ Ways to Get Involved
We believe that emotional and spiritual well-being are nurtured in community, and there are many ways to connect, engage, and support one another within the MRCIverse:
đą Become a member or join a committee â contribute, grow, and earn while you host a workshop or offer a training. đđž Join the Movement!
đ¤ Share Your Story â Have you experienced a moment of growth, healing, or community that youâd like to share? Weâd love to feature your story in our blog or community conversations. Email us at connect@wearemrci.org.
𧊠Support Our Mission â Your donations help us continue to create safe, supportive spaces for those in or seeking recovery. Give a gift today!
đ ď¸ Volunteer With Us â Looking for ways to give back? Weâre seeking volunteers to provide admin support, help facilitate our programs, participate in community service projects, and assist with events. Every act of service makes a difference. Learn more & sign up [here].
đ Resource of the Month
đ§ Therapy for Black Girls â Podcast
Hosted by Dr. Joy Harden Bradford
Empowering, culturally-rooted conversations on mental health and wellness.
Why we love it: It's real, relevant, and rooted in collective healing.
Check out our at-your-own-pace UR Pathway sessions on YouTube!
A Gentle Reminder: You Are Exactly Where You Need to Be
Wherever you find yourself at this momentâwhether energized or weary, hopeful or hesitantâyou are exactly where you need to be. The start of the year is not a race, and your journey is unfolding at the pace that is right for you.
May we continue to care for our emotional and spiritual well-being. May we lean into unity, embracing both our personal growth and our shared humanity. And may we move forward, together, with intention and grace.
How has the start of the year felt for you so far? What has helped you stay grounded?
Weâd love to hear from youâshare your thoughts in the comments or connect with us on social media.
With gratitude,
The Wellness Collective
See you in May â¨