Melanated Cares – Programs
What We Do: Programs That Heal, Empower, and Transform.
From youth empowerment to veteran healing, from mental wellness to supporting our unhoused neighbors — every program is built to create spaces where our people can thrive.
Youth Programs
Youth: Building the Future Today
We believe in investing early. Through scholarships, leadership opportunities, and events like the Kidz Biz Fair, we help young people discover their potential, step into entrepreneurship, and build confidence that lasts a lifetime.
Scholarships: Helping students take one step closer to their college dreams.
Kidz Biz Fair: Kids pitch, build, and sell their own creations — gaining skills, confidence, and community support.
Mental Wellness
Mental Wellness: Spaces to Heal and Grow
For too long, conversations about mental health have been missing in our communities. We’re changing that. Through healing circles, yoga, group hikes, and retreats, we create spaces where people can release burdens, find peace, and connect authentically.
“I didn’t know how heavy I was until I finally put it down.” — Healing Circle Participant
Homelessness Support
Homelessness: Dignity, Not Just Supplies
Homelessness isn’t just about lacking a roof — it’s about being unseen. With CampGiving and our care package drives, we meet our unhoused neighbors with dignity, essentials, and human connection. Every package is a reminder: you are not forgotten.
CampGiving: A day of giving back, packing kits, and celebrating community.
Care Packages: Hand-delivered supplies that meet real needs.
Veterans
Veterans: Rest, Celebrate, and Belong
Many of our veterans carry invisible burdens. Through sponsored campouts, circles, and community, we create safe spaces for laughter, reflection, and healing. For some, it’s the first time they’ve felt at ease in years.
Melanated Campout: A healing retreat where veterans rediscover peace and community.
“I didn’t know how heavy I was until I finally put it down.” — Healing Circle Participant
Donate Programs
Together, these programs make up the heart of Melanated Cares. They are built on love, dignity, and the belief that when we show up for one another, lives change.