Welcome to The Breathing Room
The Breathing Room is growing into something our community deeply needs—a space where the helpers, the healers, and the caregivers can pause, recharge, and reconnect. Born out of real conversations with people working on the frontlines, it’s a wellness hub designed to nourish the minds, hearts, and bodies of social sector workers and caregivers dedicated to supporting our most vulnerable.
Caring for others can be meaningful and exhausting. Burnout is real. Isolation is common. Often, those who give the most are the ones who put themselves last. That’s where we come in.
What Is The Breathing Room
It’s more than a program.
It’s a statement. A quiet and powerful act of recognition that social sector workers and caregivers deserve care, because they give it every day.
The Breathing Room is a space for rest, reflection, and connection, a response to the invisible load carried by those supporting others through trauma, crisis, and change.
How It All Started
The Breathing Room grew out of a simple truth: You can’t pour from an empty cup.
Through conversations, surveys, and interviews with local staff and partners navigating the long shadow of a pandemic, rising costs, and increasing community need, it became clear that something had to change. We needed a space just for those who hold others up.
With support from generous donors, community members, and wellness leaders, The Breathing Room began as an act of care, collaboration, and hope.
Current Programs
While a full wellness hub is still the plan, we’re excited to offer two flagship programs this year:
Leading Together (Beginning in January): A leadership program designed to equip social sector leaders with practical skills, resilience strategies, and community connection.
Flourish Wellness Conference (April 13th, 2026): A gathering for those who serve on the frontlines to explore wellness practices, gain inspiration, and connect with peers.
These programs are just the beginning. They reflect our commitment to supporting those who give so much every day.
Why It Matters
Because when those who care for others are cared for themselves, everyone benefits.
Because rest, reflection, and connection aren’t luxuries. They’re essential.
Because individuals matter, and wellness should be within reach for every person working to create a stronger, healthier, more compassionate community.
You’re Invited
If you work in the social sector or care for others, The Breathing Room is being created with you in mind. We look forward to welcoming you to programming, gatherings, and moments to breathe.
Even while we build, your voice matters. Help shape what The Breathing Room becomes—let’s create it together.
