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It’s easy to get caught up in one’s own achievements, pursuits and earnings. We live in a society that constantly tells us that our value is wrapped up in what we gain for ourselves. But the truth that might surprise you is that genuine joy isn’t found in receiving– it’s in giving. It’s a data-backed reality. Research out of Zurich University reported on in Study Finds shows that people who participate in acts of kindness towards others, experience what they describe as a “warm glow.” The research also showed that people who regularly behave generously report feeling happier than those who rarely behave generously.
People have a core need to feel connected and to feel useful. As part of an ongoing and comprehensive project called The Harvard Study of Adult Development, researchers have found that, over a lifetime, the happiest people feel the most connected to their community. So, now we know: generosity and a sense of purpose are two keys to happiness. That makes Giving Tuesday all the more meaningful. Giving Tuesday was created as a way for people around the world to reimagine a life in which they are more generous. If you’re looking for ways to participate, here are Black women-led nonprofits to contribute to this Giving Tuesday. These organizations exhibit extreme generosity every day, so perhaps you can share some of yours with them today.
Black Women’s Blueprint
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Black Women’s Blueprint takes a holistic approach to addressing systemic disadvantages, neglect and abuse experienced by the Black community with both preventative and healing measures. Their services and workshops often take a multi-prong approach to healing. For example, their Seeding program relies on the healing powers of agriculture. Through farming and growing workshops, this program fights health disparities in the Black communities and leans into the healing powers of intimacy with nature. The organization’s healing communities branch utilizes open space in nature to put on workshops and retreats that address generational trauma, societal abuse and other forms of trauma. Black Women’s Blueprint relies on generous donors to host their events that are vital to the healing and progress of the Black community.
The Foundation For Black Women’s Wellness
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The Foundation For Black Women’s Wellness is based out of Wisconsin and is working hard to address the health disparities suffered by Black women and girls. They host workshops, lectures, and other events that promote education in physical wellness, financial wellness, and parenting. Their Black Maternal & Child Health initiative exclusively works to support Black mothers and their children through every step of motherhood – from pregnancy through delivery and beyond. Their Community Health Worker Support program serves as a hotline for women seeking healthcare and wellness programs, as well as access to food, housing, transportation, and mental health support.
Soul2Soul Sisters
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Soul2Soul is a multi-tier, dynamic organization that serves to provide Black women with places and programs through which healing, expression and empowerment may occur. They are self-defined as a “fiercely faith-based Black Women-led, racial justice organization focused on Black healing and Black liberation.” The organization puts on a number of programs addressing inequities in every thread of society including voter oppression, reparations, Black maternal health, and racism.
National Black Women’s Justice Institute
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This organization is working to eliminate racial and gender inequities in the justice system that disproportionately impacts Black women and girls. In addition to working with advocates who can push for policy changes, the organization also helps formerly incarcerated Black women find work opportunities, has training programs for law enforcement to better respond to the needs of sexually exploited Black women and girls, and works with educators to impact the development of young girls and stand in the way of a path to criminalization.
The National Congress Of Black Women
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One of the most effective ways to see more policies created that benefit the Black community is to have more Black policymakers. That is the goal of this organization, which offers programs designed to advance the education and training of Black women and girls who want to work in the government, non-profit or private sectors. The organization also addresses the real-time needs of the Black community by offering mental health programs, access to healthy foods through their “Nature’s Pantry,” and programs that support individuals with disabilities.
Buy From A Black Woman
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Buy From A Black Woman works to provide current Black female entrepreneurs with the tools necessary to grow their businesses and to inspire new Black women in business. In addition to offering educational programs, the organization helps entrepreneurs secure funding and get access to an extensive network of experts who can help their business succeed. Some products and services entrepreneurs can apply for through the program include grants, loans, affordable social media content packages, and scholarships.
Black Women’s Health Imperative
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Committed to fighting for health equity in America, this organization works with advocates, policy makers, and educators to give Black women access to information that can improve their overall well-being. They spearhead several wellness programs including Project Health Equity, which encourages Black women to get regular preventative screenings, and the Rare Disease Diversity Coalition, to fight the healthcare inequities Black patients face when battling rare diseases.
Butterfly Dreamz
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Butterfly Dreamz is inspiring the next generation of Black female leaders through a variety of creativity-based and mentorship programs. Their Cocoon Club pairs Black girls with intern opportunities where they can earn real-world career experience and develop their skills all while enjoying a nurturing relationship with a mentor. Meanwhile, their Young Adult Books program helps members write and self-publish books and explore their creative side.
Phenomenal I am
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Phenomenal I Am is a Black woman-led program that helps young women and girls navigate the many hurdles into womanhood including body image issues, mental health, healthy relationships, and career aspirations. The organization was started by Brittany Baines, who has extensive experience working with at-risk youth in mentoring and therapy programs. Phenomenal I Am has mentor-mentee programs, empowerment workshops and creative expression workshops.
The Black Women’s Agenda
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The Black Women’s Agenda is working to fight economic and social disparities at the legislative level. Their advocates recommend policy changes to policymakers to better the lives of the Black community and work to educate the public on civil liberties issues facing the Black community. They have curated a diverse roster of programs that range from those that help family caregivers and educate voters to programs that encourage meaningful conversations meant to fight polarization.
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