Kiva Centers

03/13/2026

📢 Reminder: The Worcester RLC will be closed on Friday, March 13th, 2026.

All online groups will still be happening as scheduled. 💻

We look forward to seeing everyone again on Monday, March 16th, 2026. Have a great weekend everyone! 😊

03/12/2026

In 2019, Kiva Centers became a consulting organization for the United Nations, and that work has since expanded to include collaboration with World Health Organization (WHO) and organizations around the world to help develop peer-led, community-based initiatives inspired by our models.

As part of this ongoing effort, we were honored to welcome our friends from the Icelandic Mental Health Alliance, who traveled all the way to Massachusetts to visit our Karaya Peer-Run Respite and Recovery Learning Community. We wish them the very best as we support their efforts to launch the first Peer Respite in Iceland.

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03/12/2026

03/08/2026

✨Reminder: the Worcester RLC will be closed on Friday, March 13th, 2026.

Because of the closure, our Karaoke & Pizza event will take place this week only on Thursday, March 12th, 2026 from 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM instead of Friday.

🎤🍕 Join us for a fun afternoon of music, community, and pizza! Whether you love to sing or prefer to just listen and hang out, everyone is welcome in this supportive and welcoming space.

📍 172 Shrewsbury St, Worcester, MA
🎟️ FREE Admission

We hope to see you there! 🎶

03/03/2026

Did you know New Mexico consistently has one of the highest food insecurity rates in the United States? with approximately 16.6% to 17% of the overall population facing hunger, far exceeding the national average.

Roughly 1 in 4 children (23.3%) in the state live in food-insecure households, according to 2025 reports (US Census Bureau, 2025).

This is why our Kiva Centers Soteria Las Cruces team is constantly volunteering at food pantries and supporting Dona Ana County and beyond with immediate access to food at no cost! Catch us at and Morning Star Food Pantry for food distribution days in Las Cruces.

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03/02/2026

Group Cancellation Notice

Please note that Under The Umbrella group is cancelled for today.

We apologize for any inconvenience and look forward to seeing you next time! 💜

03/02/2026

🌿 New March Group Schedule is Here! 🌿

We’re excited to share our updated March group schedule for both in-person and online offerings at Kiva Centers! 💚

As always, meeting dates and times are subject to change, so we encourage everyone to double check the calendar to confirm group times before attending. You can scan the QR code on the flyer or visit our website to stay up to date.

Whether you’re joining us for Peer Support, Living with Loss, Coping with Anger, Expressive Arts, Community Gathering, or one of our many other supportive spaces - we look forward to seeing you in March!

If you have any questions, feel free to call us at 📞 508-751-9600.

02/27/2026

📣 Museum of Science Black History Month Event – February 28!

We’re excited to attend the Black History Month event at the Museum of Science on February 28!

If you signed up for the community trip, please arrive at the RLC (Kiva Centers, 172 Shrewsbury St, Worcester, MA) at 9:30 AM sharp so we can board the bus on time.

🚌 We will be at the museum until approximately 3:00 PM.
🎒 Please pack lightly and plan for a full day of activities.

If you have any questions, please call 508-751-9600 or email yalejo@kivacenters.org.

We’re looking forward to celebrating, learning, and enjoying this special event together! ✨

02/26/2026

Mutual aid in the community is the work of peer support! That is why, Michael Denetso and Meghann O’Leary of our Soteria Las Cruces team were happy to help out our friends at Food Not Bombs Las Cruces with their free groceries and meal distribution this past Sunday. Our homemade Vegan Mac and Cheese recipe was a hit!

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02/25/2026

The cold can be tough, but you don’t have to go through it alone. We’re here for you. If you’re having a hard time and could use some extra support, we offer options like mental health alternatives to a psychiatric hospital stay. Whether that means help staying at home or a voluntary, short-term stay in a warm, homelike space with 24/7 peer support in Massachusetts, we’ve got you. Just fill out a recommendation form using the “Request Respite” button on our website. We’re ready when you are.

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02/24/2026

📢 Event Update – New Date Announced!

Due to the weather, our event with special guest speaker La Verne Saunders has been rescheduled.

🗓 New Date: March 19th, 2026
⏰ Time: 1:00 PM

We’ve also extended registration to Tuesday, March 17th, 2026!

If you haven’t signed up yet, there’s still time — register here:

👉 https://kivacenters.jotform.com/260394993408872

We appreciate your understanding and can’t wait to see you there! 💙

02/23/2026

❄️ Additional Online Peer Support Group Added! ❄️

To help everyone stay connected during the snowy weather, we’ll be offering an additional online peer support group today at 11:00 AM 💻✨

✅ Our regular online groups are continuing as scheduled today, and this added group is another opportunity for connection, support, and community from the comfort of home.

🔗 Join us at 11 AM here:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/9266867848?pwd=1TGvPbitLhWbRCyZhZ80G91Ol8edcN.1&omn=85469409601

Stay safe, stay warm, and we’ll see you online! ☕❄️

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