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After years of walking alongside communities, partners, and leaders committed to healing and transformation, Healing Cities is closing this chapter of our journey.

From the beginning, this work has been rooted in a simple but powerful belief: that healing centered approaches can help transform systems, strengthen communities, and restore hope where it is needed most.

Together, we have convened conversations, built partnerships, supported leaders, and lifted up the importance of addressing trauma, resilience, and well being as essential parts of creating healthier cities.

While our organization is closing, the work of healing does not end here.

The relationships formed, the insights gained, and the leaders who continue this work in their communities are living proof that the seeds planted through Healing Cities will continue to grow.

To every partner, community member, supporter, and leader who walked with us on this journey, thank you.

Your commitment to healing, compassion, and systems change continues to move this work forward in ways both seen and unseen.

With deep gratitude for all that has been shared along the way.

With appreciation,
Healing Cities by @healingcities

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from all of us at Healing Cities 💜🎄
Wishing you growth, peace, rest, and renewed hope. by @healingcities

Individual trauma carries lasting effects, even when the event is long over.
Healing isn’t about rushing past it.
It’s about awareness, compassion, and support replacing judgment.

#traumahealing #trauma #healingcity by @healingcities

A powerful moment at Baltimore City Hall as the City officially swore in the new Baltimore City Trauma Informed Care Taskforce.

Honored to celebrate leaders from the Healing Cities legacy City Council President @zekecohen1 , @professorgyrl Dr. Melissa Buckley, and Dr. Phil Leaf—continuing the work of turning healing-centered policy into real impact for Baltimore residents 💜 by @healingcities

Our Cincinnati site is building momentum 🔥 last week, our Site Director Ennis Tait, hosted its first Community Partner Convening.

Thank you to Hope Dealerz Club for providing the space as we explored the Healing Cities vision, met our team, set advocacy priorities, and mapped out a shared digital ecosystem.

Grateful for every partner committed to healing, justice, and collective impact.

Onward, Cincinnati ❤️🏙️ by @healingcities

From our Healing Cities family to yours, we’re wishing you rest, warmth, and gratitude today.

Thank you for being part of a community committed to healing and transformation.

Happy Thanksgiving 🧡 by @healingcities

This Thanksgiving, we’re coming together once again to serve our community with love. 🦃❤️

Join us on November 27th for the 11th Annual City of Gods x Be Social Giveback , a day dedicated to providing grab-and-go meals, essential clothing, and care kits for families in need.

Let’s show up for our neighbors and make the holiday a little brighter for everyone. Community is everything. 🤝✨

#BaltimoreCommunity #CommunityFirst #SpreadLove #GiveThanks #BaltimoreEvents #SupportLocal by @healingcities

Join us for Intro to Trauma-Informed Approach 102 — a free online training designed to help you understand trauma, its effects, and how to respond with compassion and care.

📅 November 13, 2025
🕖 7 PM (Online)
💻 Learn practical tools for trauma-responsive support and healing-centered engagement.

🎟️ Open registration now — scan the QR code or visit healingcities.org to RSVP!

#HealingCities #TraumaInformed #CommunityHealing #MentalHealthAwareness #HealingCenteredEngagement by @healingcities

Baltimore, Tomorrow, our community gathers in a spirit of healing, hope, and unity. 💜

Join us for the Faith in Community: Opioid/Overdose Forum — a safe space to listen, learn, and lean on one another.

📅 September 30, 2025
🕘 9:00 AM
📍 Middle Branch Fitness & Wellness Center, Baltimore

Everyone is welcome. Together, we can make a difference. ✨

#FaithInCommunity #HealingIsPossible #BaltimoreStrong by @healingcities

What does “trauma-informed care” really mean? Beyond the terminology, it’s about compassion, humility, and a healing-centered approach that recognizes the specific needs of each person.

In this clip from our Trauma Training, we break down what it means to lead with empathy, not assumptions and how that opens the door to true healing.

Our next Trauma Training is on November 13th → Register now at healingcities.org

#healing #traumainformed #traumaresponse #healingcity by @healingcities

Today on #WorldSuicidePreventionDay, we pause to remember, reflect, and remind.
Our CEO, a suicide attempt survivor, shares her story and reminds us that healing is possible. 💜

Let’s use today as a call to action:
✨ Check in on your loved ones
✨ Remind them they’re not alone
✨ Share that help is just 3 digits away: 988

Together, we can create a world where every voice is heard and every life matters. 💜 #HealingIsPossible by @healingcities

Communities heal when we do 🙏🏾 Join us for a National Virtual Training on trauma-informed care with our CEO, Rev. Kim Lagree.

Together, let’s gain the tools to lead with empathy and healing.

📆 August 21st at 7PM EST
➡️ Register now at healingcities.org/events

#TraumaInformed #HealingCities #FreeTraining #HealingWork by @healingcities