The Resilient Activist

The Resilient Activist is a Kansas City-based nonprofit filling a vital role largely unoccupied in the nonprofit space… We care deeply about the environmental movement and the everyday activists who struggle with eco-anxiety and overwhelm (yes, we’re talking to you!). Learn how we nourish activists through the slides below and let us know in the comments which Resilient Activist program you receive the most value from and where you’d like to see more programming offered. We can’t wait to support you on your #ResilienceJourney ????

Ready to network, learn from other environmental advocates, and line out strategies for greater collaboration in the KC climate movement? ?? Join us and Climate Action KC for their 4th Annual Climate Summit on April 5 from 1-5pm at Unity Temple on the Plaza! Now is the time to build on local momentum and create lasting change. This is one of KC’s biggest climate events—featuring workshops, speakers, and powerful networking opportunities. Let’s learn, connect, and take action together. ? Grab your tickets now: https://lnkd.in/g_mRAhqA????

Thanks to Samaritans, Inc. for joining us this March for an empowering workshop on the Mental Health Impacts of a Changing Climate ?? Founded in Boston, Samaritans provides vital suicide prevention services in the Massachusetts area and we were honored to explore the intersection of mental health and climate change together. Interested in having The Resilient Activist present at your organization to reduce burnout, empower employees with self-care skills, and help them better understand how to nurture both themselves and the earth? Check out our Speakers Bureau Presentation Pricing Guide at https://lnkd.in/gygu3UBP ?? #Samaritans #TheResilientActivist #EnvironmentalSpeakersBureau

? IN JUST 5 DAYS... join us for Liminal Spaces: Finding Your Footing in Today’s World ? We’re partnering with MARC (Mid-America Regional Council) to host a day-long retreat this Mar. 29 to support changemakers facing uncertainty about the funding and future of their work at large. Amidst formidable challenges on the political scale, this retreat will support participants as we learn how to navigate the challenges of this moment, while sustaining our impact for the long term. Together, we can weather this storm and continue the fight for a more just and sustainable world. Reserve your spot today at https://lnkd.in/gFCHqgQD ? #LiminalSpaces #ResilientActivism #MidAmericaRegionalCouncil

Harness the Power of Journaling for Resilience & Well-Being ??? In the fast pace of daily life, we often forget to pause and reflect. But journaling can be a transformative tool for building resilience, reducing stress, and deepening our connection to ourselves and the world around us. That’s why we’re offering a free resource to help you start or enrich your journaling practice: "How to Spark Joy and Reduce Stress: Powerful Journal Prompts for Self-Care." These prompts explore the intersections of nature, activism, and self-care, guiding you through eco-anxiety, envisioning a regenerative future, and cultivating hope and clarity. ???? Download your free prompts here: https://lnkd.in/g5SGBCbS

Interested in leveraging your financial expertise to power the environmental movement? ?? Join our The Resilient Activist team as a Volunteer Bookkeeper! The Bookkeeper will play a key role in helping us maintain financial health and transparency, which is crucial to sustaining our mission. This role involves managing day-to-day financial tasks, ensuring that records are accurate, and preparing reports for our monthly board meetings. If interested, contact the team at [email protected] ??

This Mar. 29, we’re partnering with MARC (Mid-America Regional Council) to host Liminal Spaces—a transformative, day-long retreat designed for KC activists and changemakers. ?? At a time when those working in climate action and social justice are facing uncertainty around funding and the future of their work, this retreat will serve as a much-needed space for healing, reflection, and community building. Through restorative practices, mindfulness, and open discussions, we’ll learn how to ground ourselves amidst political upheaval and rediscover a shared sense of purpose in the work we do. Reserve your spot today at https://lnkd.in/gFCHqgQD ? #LiminalSpaces #ResilientActivism #MidAmericaRegionalCouncil

When facing a global climate crisis, perhaps one of the bravest things we can do is imagine life on the other side. In this month's Ask a Resilient Activist column, local Kansas City writer Anna Woiwood crafts a compelling vision of sustainability in our cities. Straying from the stereotypical vision of a rural utopia, Woiwood shows that urban environments, too, deserve our imagination—and designing those sustainable, walkable cities may just be key to our future... ? We invite you to sit in the sunlight, read this article, and let its vision of a better future nourish you for the long haul. Read "The Dream City | What Happens if We Get It Right?" at https://lnkd.in/g8geTj2E ??

As we navigate overlapping global crises, self-care and emotional resilience are essential for sustaining our activism and impact. Join our Founder Sami Aaron and the Sustainability Action Network for a restorative potluck, presentation, and community discussion evening focused on fostering resilience this March! ?? "Becoming a Resilient Activist: Self Care in the Polycrisis" ?? March 28 | 7 PM ?? First Presbyterian Church We'll explore #SelectiveDegrowth as a response to ecological overshoot, while emphasizing that true systemic change also requires a psychological shift in our society at large. Connect with like-minded professionals, share in a community potluck, and gain tools to sustain your activism for the long haul! Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gP77-9td ?

Interested in witnessing the launch of the first evidence-based, teacher-tested resource for educators to address the emotional impacts of climate change? Join the Climate Mental Health Network and NEEF this Mar. 25 at 5:30pm CT for "Addressing Climate Emotions: A Groundbreaking Toolkit for Educators!" At this launch webinar, you will: ??? Learn about the research behind the resources ?? Get first access to the FREE Climate Emotions Toolkit ?? Hear from teachers who have used it and the team that created it RSVP at https://lnkd.in/gDgYc7nA ??