Welcome to a pivotal episode of US with Dr. Crystallee Crain.

As we stand on the cusp of what could be a transformative shift in how we're able to serve our communities, I invite you to listen closely to the profound implications of Project 2025—a Presidential Transition Plan upending the very foundations of community based, nonprofit, and human service work nationally.

Review the Protecting the Social Sector Memo.

Project 2025 is not just a policy proposal; it is a coordinated effort to dismantle the institutional frameworks, funding sources, and legal protections that have supported our crucial work in the nonprofit and social sectors.

As a collective community, we must recognize the depth and breadth of these proposed changes and how they aim to dismantle our ability to lead and serve.

Our most vulnerable communities are facing significant threats to their rights and access to basic needs—threats that, if and when realized will erase decades of hard-fought progress.

But this is not just about understanding the threats; it’s about mobilizing an urgent, powerful response that is consistent and intersectional. We need each other more than ever.

I am calling on you to unify, repair, and defend our capacity to lead, honor, and uplift the communities we so desperately love to serve.

It is our collective responsibility to forge resilient partnerships, enhance our infrastructures, and prepare for immense challenges ahead.

In this episode, we will walk you through the pathways for counteraction—proactive strategies that involve coalition building, securing alternative funding mechanisms, and reinforcing our legal and technical capabilities to withstand pressures.

We must innovate beyond traditional boundaries and unite under a shared vision for the future - a reimagined sector and space to heal and lead - in order to do that we have to collaborate. We had to change and grow.

This is your invitation to be part of a transformative movement. Let us channel our dedication and determination to ensure that our organizations not only survive but thrive against these challenges.

We can protect our ability to lead and continue serving those who count on us, ensuring our work's enduring impact.

Email me with your thoughts or needs: consulting@preventionagenda.org.