peership-driven,
supporting creativity, empathy & empowerment

It was once believed that trees in a forest compete for sunlight. We now know this is not true. In fact, when a tree is struggling, others around it will open their canopy, allowing the sunlight in, creating space for healing and growth. This is called “A Gap in the Forest.”

This healing power extends itself to our mental health community, where people, place, and purpose meets creativity, empathy, and empowerment.

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1,000+

hours of free programming

75+

individuals
served

16+

activities, groups and workshops

3

self-funded collaborative projects

our impact...

our projects...
our programming provides the platform for stories to take shape -- through film, writing and art

Great Green Things

Whether you’re a cinema fan or simply enjoy movies, this club is a great way to connect with others. Every two weeks, we’ll meet on Zoom to discuss an assigned movie that you’ll watch independently, Afterward, we’ll meet for a facilitated discussion that dives into the storytelling, themes, characters, and other elements of the film. Come join the conversation, expand your perspectives, and make meaningful connections!

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desert/valley poems

By poet and artist m.burkes, this work is a collection of both abstract and confessional poetry that investigates the nature of language over the loose backdrop of Los Angeles. It explores dystopian themes amidst urban decay & possibly the decay of communication.

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Our Documentary: (In)Sanity

As part of our mission to expand awareness, promote empathy, and destigmatize mental health in our society, we are producing a documentary. With the aim to cultivate an environment of understanding, we feature a variety of experts in the field, people with lived experience, and others involved in mental health in various capacities who share their stories, insights, experiences, and expertise.

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