It all started with a commitment to have a conversation. On April 9, 2019, Dr. Patrick Harman of the Hayden-Harman Foundation hosted a screening of the “Resilience” documentary about the impacts of adverse childhood experiences. Understanding that trauma has continuing and lasting impacts on children and families, he wanted to do something about it.
He invited leaders of local nonprofits to attend the screening. At the screening’s conclusion, he asked for a commitment to have one conversation about trauma and building resilience. The first conversation led to another conversation which led to another. Soon, a committed core of leaders were meeting twice a month to begin collaborating on building systems for a compassionate community.
A needs assessment was conducted and convenings followed to initiate collaborations. COVID-19 shifted events virtually but the work continues. HighPointResources.org was created to inform citizens about COVID-19 and available resources. Sanitation stations were installed to support hygiene for those experiencing homeless.
Join us on our journey to a compassionate community by signing the Compassion Charter at our Compassionate High Point website.
Email us at info@resiliencehp.org.
Vice-Chair
Executive Director of Welfare Reform Liaison Project, Guilford County’s Community Action Agency
"Creating resilient communities is a vital part of the work of community action. Our commitment to citizens living in marginalized communities who experience trauma on a daily basis, navigating systems that are not user friendly, accessing services that are difficult to obtain, is our reason for participating in Resilience High Point. We all must and can do better to make the City of High Point a better place to live."
Secretary
Triad Health Project
"My entire career has been about working with people who have less access to personal agency. I’ve seen Resilience High Point as working with people who have the same history."
Member
Retired Educator, Counselor, and Researcher
"As a former educator and counselor, who worked with marginalized youth, I have seen the necessity for providing resources to those who struggle just to survive. Resilience High Point is a vehicle that can provide folks with the help they need and make those connections possible."
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Executive Director of D-UP, Inc.
"As an Executive Director, I understand the importance and advantages of collaboration and how well it would work with Resilience High Point. I desired to be a part of leaders coming together and finding innovation solutions to concerns facing our community and promoting resiliency."
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Executive Director of Operation Xcel
"Achieving a resilient community requires the efforts of many in the community and makes all of our work achievable. Resilience High Point brings together organizations to support each other and to harness impact collectively."
Member
"I have a passion for helping and motivating individuals to take control of their lives and become stronger and more independent. I wanted to be a part of the solution that would help individuals, families and the community utilize available resources to bounce back, work through challenging situations and hardships. RHP is working to make this happen by bringing organizations together to develop integrated infrastructure that empowers all individuals and families to thrive."
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Executive Director of YWCA High Point
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Community Advocate
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Success Coach with Welfare Reform Liaison Project
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President/CEO of Big Brother/Big Sisters of the Central Piedmont
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Northwood Community Center, an outreach of Covenant Church United Methodist
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Pamela Palmer & Associates, LLC, Community Volunteer and Leader
If that sounds like your work, join us on our journey.
