A 501(c)3
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Shining a light on the stories, insights, and resources that empower Black parents in nurturing their family’s mental health.
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A Message From Our Founder/CEO
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February is a special month for me for so many reasons, and at the core of the month is LOVE. My mother, Harriet Richardson, will be 80 this month on February 14th (Valentine’s Day), and she is the embodiment of unconditional love, pouring into her two daughters and my Dad (rest in peace) for as long as I can remember.
\February also marks the 5th Anniversary of the SonRise Project, the sacred safe space that I founded for parents and loved ones struggling with mental health and/or addiction issues. What started as a weekly “sunrise” call at 7 am has blossomed into over 260 weekly calls with people around the globe; all coming together to share, to open up, to be vulnerable, to learn how to communicate better, and learn how to heal – ourselves and our families. SonRise is the embodiment of L.O.V.E. – Listening, Openness, Vulnerability, and Empathy. We are working to empower parents with this simple “L.O.V.E.” philosophy, and we will continue to show up for each other every week for our live call, with replays available via our podcast.
I am excited to celebrate this milestone with you, and invite you to join us whenever you may need some help, some support, and a boost of love. This is more important than ever as we are enduring some unpredictable and unprecedented challenges.
So much has changed in the last 5 years, and we’ve been through all of the ups and downs together. As we move into 2025, lets embrace the simplicity of the serenity prayer, to accept the things that will not change, the courage to change the things that can, and the wisdom to know the difference.
- Kelli Richardson Lawson
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THE SONRISE SUNDAY PODCAST IS BACK!
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We’re thrilled to announce the re-launch of the SonRise Sunday Podcast—now available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more! Watch or listen to powerful episodes featuring inspiring speakers, meaningful conversations, and practical tools for personal growth and resilience. Subscribe today and stay connected to the heart of the SonRise community!
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Register now to join us every Sunday at 9 AM ET for expert insights and thought-provoking discussions, offering hope and understanding while fostering healing and connection. Explore over 200 empowering dialogues on mental wellness and addiction on our SonRise Sunday replays
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JOIN US AS A GUEST SPEAKER
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We’re always looking for passionate guest speakers, motivational speakers, psychiatrists, therapists, mental health professionals, and more to share their expertise and inspire our community during our SonRise Sunday Support Calls. If you’re ready to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you!
Register to Be a Guest Speaker Here
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WEDNESDAY
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
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Get ready for Sisters Unfiltered, A Safe Space for Black Women to Have Courageous Conversations every third Wednesday of the Month. The SonRise Project hosts a monthly, FREE, virtual space for women. It is designed for women to share what's in their hearts amongst a supportive, nonjudgmental, virtual community. Join us Wednesday, February 19 th at 7:30 pm EST as we exhale together!
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Before I Die, written by Shewonia Y. Roberts and The SonRise Project, is a must-have toolkit designed to capture your wishes and vital information to assist you and your loved ones through the sunset of life. While it may be more convenient to skip or avoid this topic altogether, it is imperative to take the time to ensure you have all of your information in one place, and that you have your wishes (and those of your loved ones) written down. This preparation can make all the difference in facing whatever challenges may come. When we put things off, we run the risk of leaving our matters and our wishes in the hands of others. It's not fair to them, and it's not fair to you.
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100% of the proceeds from your purchase will be donated directly to The SonRise Project to support our mission of healing, empowerment, and mental wellness. Show your support by purchasing your workbook today and help us continue making a difference in the lives of others!
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Listen to the replays from our January Sunday Support Group Calls
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Important Update:
New Registration Platform
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We’re excited to share that we’ve transitioned to a new registration platform to better serve you and streamline your access to our programs.
If you’d like to continue receiving updates and information about specific programs—such as the Sunday Support Group Call, Brothers Unfiltered, or Sisters Unfiltered—you’ll need to register for each program through the new platform. Don’t worry—you only need to register once for each program!
Here’s where you can register:
Sunday Support Group Call: Register Here
Brothers Unfiltered: Register Here
Sisters Unfiltered: Register Here
Even if you choose not to register for specific programs, you’ll still receive our monthly newsletter to stay updated on all the latest news and events. We’re excited about this next step and look forward to continuing to grow and support our community together!
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GIVING SOCIETY MENTAL HEALTH
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WE WOULD LOVE YOUR SUPPORT
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Join The SonRise Project's Giving Society! Our Giving Society is comprised of 5 giving levels and is a way that donors can provide our programs with ongoing financial support. Our loyal donors are the cornerstone of The SonRise Project’s success, allowing us to further our mission of promoting the optimal mental health of sons and daughters through advocacy, education, and support. Supporters of the SonRise Society will sign a pledge agreement demonstrating a financial commitment to the SonRise Project. Annual pledges can be fulfilled in one payment or in installments: annually (1 time per year), semi-annually (2 times per year), quarterly (4 times per year), or monthly (12 times per year).
Giving Levels
SonRise Friends- Donors who commit $1,000 to $4,999 in a fiscal year.
SonRise Supporters - Donors who commit $5,000 to $9,999 in a fiscal year
Visionaries of SonRise -Donors who commit $10,000 to $19,999 in a fiscal year
SonRise Leaders - Donors who commit $20,000 - $29,999 in a fiscal year
SonRise Founder’s Circle –Donors who commit to more than $30,000 in a fiscal year
Some Benefits of Joining the TSRP Giving Society
Welcome Box
Receive unique Giving Society members-only experiences.
Invitations to dinners, meetings and/or podcasts (some with special guests)
Early registration
As a 501 ( c ) 3 nonprofit organization, your donations to us are tax-deductible. To inquire about TSRP charitable giving, please contact our Executive Director Dee Sapp. To make a charitable donation now, please click below.
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What to Expect When You Call 988
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When someone calls 988, they first hear a greeting message. You are given choices of who to connect with in the greeting. When calling 988, press 2, or text “Ayuda” to connect to a trained Spanish-speaking crisis counselor.
For people who speak other languages, call 988 and you will be provided translation in more than 240 additional languages. Your call is then routed to one of the national networks or a local 988 Lifeline network crisis center based on your selections and then based on your phone’s area code.
988 Lifeline has specially trained counselors for Veterans, Spanish speakers and LGBTQI+ youth and young adults. A trained crisis counselor answers thephone, listens to you, works to understand how your problem is affecting you, provides support, and shares resources, if needed. If your local crisis center is unable to take your call, you are automatically routed to a national backup crisis center.
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