ABOUT THE FESTIVAL
October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time to honor victims, celebrate survivors, and raise awareness to end relationship violence. Organized by Casa Madre Center and Wick It Candle Bar, The Healing the Sacred Thread Resilience Festival brings our community together for a powerful day of connection, education, and healing.
INITIATIVES WE SUPPORT
Pass the Power
This initiative invests in youth leadership by providing the mentorship, resources, and space needed for young people to organize, lead, and take action in their communities.
- Youth-led leadership development programs
- Mentorship opportunities and skill-building workshops
- Platforms for young voices to lead conversations and action
- Support for projects designed and led by youth
“Power is meant to be shared. When youth lead, change follows.”
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Jóvenes Libres
This initiative centers Latinx youth impacted by the carceral system, offering arts and culturally rooted healing experiences that foster resilience, voice, and belonging.
- Arts-based healing and storytelling programs
- Culturally rooted support for youth affected by incarceration
- Safe spaces for expression, connection, and growth
- Programming grounded in liberation, dignity, and collective joy
“Freedom begins with the right to heal, dream, and be heard.”
Come Experience
- Inspiring workshops and educational sessions
- Local food trucks and vendors
- Family-friendly activities
- Resources from nonprofit organizations
- Free giveaways and raffles
Whether you're a survivor, supporter, or community ally, this day is for you.
OUR PURPOSE
Pass the Power. Heal one, rise all.
This festival is more than an event, it's a movement to uplift survivors and build a more resilient community. Every dollar raised supports:
- Mental health access and trauma recovery
- Scholarships for survivors and families in crisis
- Culturally-rooted education and prevention
- Empowerment of women, BIPOC, and survivor-led small businesses
Together, we’re creating space for healing and lasting change.
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OUR SPONSORS
Shop With Purpose: Rosé Rosá Jewelry Collaboration
We’re proud to partner with Rosé Rosá Jewelry for a special fundraising collaboration. Explore their exclusive collection created in support of our initiatives, with 20% of every purchase going directly toward youth leadership and healing programs.
This is more than jewelry, it’s a statement of solidarity and shared vision.
GET INVOLVED
If you or your organization would like to contribute your voice, service, or resources to this event, we’d love to hear from you.
Workshop Presenters
Are you a healer, educator, or advocate with tools to share? We’re looking for workshop leaders to guide transformative, empowering sessions focused on healing, resilience, and recovery. Bring your voice and your mission to this impactful day.
Education Session Speakers
Share your knowledge and insight with our community. Whether your expertise lies in mental health, trauma-informed care, cultural healing, or community empowerment, your perspective can inspire change. Apply to lead an educational talk.
Food Trucks
Feed the movement, literally. We’re inviting local food trucks to serve up delicious eats throughout the day. Expect great foot traffic, a supportive cause, and a chance to connect with the community in a meaningful way.
$200 Vendor Fee
Vendors
We welcome artisans, creators, and small businesses, especially those led by women, BIPOC, or survivors. Showcase your goods and services in a space that celebrates empowerment, healing, and community.
$100 Vendor Fee
Non-Profit Organizations
This is your opportunity to share resources, raise awareness, and connect with the community face-to-face. We’re inviting nonprofits whose missions align with healing, empowerment, mental health, crisis recovery, or advocacy to join us.
$100 Vendor Fee
