Reasons To Hope Foundation

07/08/2025

05/23/2025

Happy B🌎Day Brother! I love you forever. May your life continue to be filled with lots of laughter,
love,joy and peace🎁. Remember you are the gift.

03/13/2025

Please watch this video when you get a chance which highlights Mr Courtney Stewart, Founder, National Reentry Network for Returning Citizens. Roach Brown is pictured with Stewart at about 30 minutes into the documentary.

This is the supportive model we should adopt for the OGs & Ladies and C.R.E.W.S!
ECC

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A study by the Prison Policy Initiative indicates that individuals with prior convictions face a tenfold increase in the likelihood of experiencing homelessness. This risk is exacerbated for people of color and women. How can we address and alleviate this pressing issue? In this episode of Full F...

03/06/2025

Celebrating my 10th year on Facebook. Thank you for your continuing support. We could never have made it without you. 🙏🤗🎉

02/19/2025

PSA: Remember this if you don’t remember anything else I’ve ever said. The biggest lesson to learn in this journey called life is the most important thing you can give someone you love is uninterrupted quality time. A safe space to be authentic and true to themselves while being vulnerable with you. No fear of judgement. And no fear that what is shared can or will be used as a weapon. No amount of money, material goods and services or professional success can replace the simple joy of being together, whether it’s laughing over silly jokes, a movie, helping a parent or loved one cope with a challenge or a child/grandchild color outside the lines. Sure, work is important, and ambition has its place—but not at the cost of losing precious time with the people you love and who care for and genuinely love you most.
If you find yourself caught in a whirlwind of constant work, business or pouring all your energy out to others in the name of service while neglecting your own self care ask yourself if it’s really about the work, or any of those other to-do’s or if you’re avoiding something deeper. Sometimes, the greatest gift you can offer is just being there for yourself, fully present, loving you with an open and forgiving heart.
So here’s to hoping this helps someone who might be struggling with that same tug-of-war. Take a deep breath. Realize your worth doesn’t come from how full your schedule is or how many people you have helped/supported. And remember—time with self and the people you love is precious. Once it’s gone, you can’t get it back.
If this resonated with you, please share it with anyone who might need to hear it. And please do not neglect your self anymore. You never know who else might be silently going through the same or similar challenge. Let’s spread this reminder that true love, presence, and balance truly matter most.
PS: True love does not go beneath the heart. And does not require s*x. It can include s*x but never ever required💜☮️.
Be Well~
MJ

02/19/2025

Be Well

12/29/2024

Join us today at 4:00 pm to 6:00 PM Temple of New African Thought Wellness Center (TNAT)
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12/27/2024

Join us at TNAT 5525 Harford Road, Baltimore MD 21314.

12/25/2024

03/27/2024

PSA: Research team looking to hire a person who is certified or willing to get certified as a Peer Support Specialist on a project. Role Title: Peer Support Specialist (PSS)
Role Description: The Peer Support Specialist will play a key role in a collaborative research project focused on the collaborative management of patients with opioid use disorder (OUD) within the community pharmacy. The PSS will work closely with the pharmacist, physician, pharmacy resident, student pharmacists, other research support staff, and individuals with OUD to provide peer support, share lived experiences, and facilitate engagement in the research project.
Responsibilities:
• Provide peer support and share personal experiences with individuals participating in the research project.
• Assist in recruitment and retention efforts by engaging with potential participants and promoting the research project's benefits.
• Collaborate with researchers to develop and implement strategies for participant engagement and retention.
• Facilitate support groups or educational sessions for individuals with OUD participating in the research project.
• Maintain regular communication with the research team to provide updates on participant engagement and feedback.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute insights based on personal experiences and interactions with participants.
• Adhere to confidentiality guidelines and ethical standards in all interactions with participants and the research team.
Qualifications:
• Certified Peer Support Specialist or willingness to obtain certification within six months of hire.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience working in collaborative research projects or healthcare settings is a plus.
Employment Details:
• This is a contractual position with a $7500 stipend
• Position duration will align with the timeline of the research project.

Selection Process: Email Dr. CJ Franklin @ careenjoan.franklin@howard.edu