On the Rock Coaching and Wellness

10/24/2025

10/21/2025

Don’t go hungry due to this government shut down. There is help available!

10/17/2025

⚖️ THE WEIGHT OF THE SMALL THINGS ⚖️

Sometimes it’s not one big crisis that breaks you — it’s the little things that just keep coming.

You wake up already behind.
You realize you’re out of gas, or lunch, or clean clothes.
The commute drags, traffic crawls, someone cuts you off — and suddenly your whole day feels impossible before it even starts.
And it’s not just once or twice. These things keep piling up everyday.
You fix one problem and five more pop up.

You tell yourself it’s fine, but deep down, it’s exhausting.
There’s no time to breathe, no space to recover, no room for anything extra — even the good things.

It’s not laziness or lack of motivation.
You’re overburdened and overloaded.
And when you’re carrying too many “little things” for too long, your strength starts to waver.
Resilience starts to feel like yet another responsibility that you can’t seem to carry.

But even on the heaviest days — you’re still moving.
You still show up.
You still try, even when no one sees how hard that is.

Maybe hope doesn’t come from everything getting easier.
Maybe it’s found in the pause… the deep breath… the small kindness you give yourself before you start again.

If you’ve ever felt that quiet weight — you’re not alone.
What’s one small thing that feels heavy lately…
or one tiny moment that gave you the hope and the drive to keep pushing? 💭

10/14/2025

Every time you choose empathy over ego, you’re changing the way relationships work — starting with your own.

We’ve all experienced how quickly things can unravel — a few missed words, unspoken assumptions, and suddenly trust or connection is on shaky ground.

But those moments also teach us. They reveal our growth, our self-awareness, and the power of choosing understanding over reaction.

So let’s shift the focus to good: ✨
Can you recall a time you felt proud of how you communicated or resolved conflict — when you led with empathy, clarity, or courage?

Share what worked for you. Your story might be exactly what someone else needs to hear today. 🌱

10/09/2025

There are so many ways that poverty actually increases the cost of living. Once you are deep enough in it, it can feel like a never ending cycle you can’t escape. You get a new job but your car breaks down and you lose it. You’re paying your bills on time but then you miss several days of work as sickness gets passed around the family. You are two days away from payday when an autopay bill overdrafts you, costing an extra $70 in overdraft fees, $25 in a return check fee, and $35 in late fees.

How do you make sure you can get ahead when you can barely stay afloat from one day to the next?

At On the Rock Alliance, we do more than emergency assistance. We throw you a life raft while your heads still above water. We pull you into the boat and help you find steady ground to build on. And we stay by your side each step of the way.

Want to know more? DM us for details

10/07/2025

🗑️ What if it were you? You’re working, but your pay is barely making ends meet— or so you thought. Until you realize that your trash bill is no longer on autopay. It’s been overlooked for a month or so, but now they’ve stopped picking it up and you discover you owe $200 before theyll resume pickup.

Now what?!
What do you do with your garbage?
How does that feel when bags start piling up outside your door?
How do you minimize the trash you create?
What would that do to your sense of dignity, to your stress level, to your home environment?

For many families, this isn’t just a “what if.” It’s a real situation that affects their daily life and their ability to move forward.

At On the Rock Alliance, we know stability doesn’t start with big leaps—it starts with small things like keeping the lights on, paying for trash service, or having reliable transportation to work.

💬 Tell us: How do you think this kind of stress could impact someone’s health, mindset, or motivation?

Let’s talk about the real barriers—and the small, meaningful ways we can support stability in our community.

10/07/2025

🗑️ Imagine this— you’re working full time, raising your family, just earned your degree. Life is tough, but you’re (just barely) making ends meets.

Or so you think. Suddenly your trash is no longer being picked up. You thought it was set to autopay, just to discover, you’ve missed your last two payments. You owe $200 now before they will reinstate pickup. You’re already skipping meals to afford your bills.

Now what?
Where does that garbage go?
How does that feel when the bags start piling up outside your door?
What would that do to your sense of dignity, to your stress level, to your home environment?
What would you do to address this problem?

For many families, this isn’t just a “what if.” It’s a real situation that affects their daily life and their ability to move forward.

At On the Rock Alliance, we know stability is more than down payment assistance or high interest loans for those with poor credit. Stability requires a safety net, both socially and financially, for when things get shaky. It takes a plan and preparation for when the ground crumbles beneath you. We want to help you build your house On the Rock— a firm foundation!

💬 Tell us: How do you think this kind of stress could impact someone’s health, mindset, or motivation?

Let’s talk about the real barriers—and the small, meaningful ways we can support stability in our community.

09/11/2025

More than one in seven West Virginians (286,737 residents) lived in poverty in 2024, including over 73,000 children, according to new estimates out today from U.S. Census Bureau’s 2024 American Community Survey. West Virginia’s official poverty rate in 2024 was 16.7 percent, unchanged from 2023....

09/10/2025

Who’s looking forward to our Spirit night fundraiser at La Banca Italian Restaurant ? I’ve been checking out the menu and the chicken piccata looks so good!!

Check the link in the comments for the current menu and share what you’re excited to try!!