HEALING THE ROOTS FOUNDATION

"EMPOWERING CHILDREN TO THRIVE BEYOND ADVERSITY"
Through books, coping tools, and culturally responsive support,
we help children and families heal and grow.

Healing & Transformation
Healing the Roots Foundation
At Healing the Roots Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, we believe every child deserves to feel loved, supported, and equipped to face life’s challenges.
We provide Social Emotional Learning (SEL), coping tools, culturally competent therapy, and tutoring to help children thrive beyond adversity and succeed in school and life.
Together, we are building a resilient community where children grow with confidence, healing, and hope.
Healing in Action
(Impact Snapshot)
🌟 Healing in Action
📚 200+ free eBooks shared
Helping children cope with big feelings and build inner strength.
👩🏽🏫 10-week SEL curriculum piloted
Teachers and students practicing daily resilience tools.
🧒🏾 Serving Guilford County & refugee children
Every child deserves safety, support, and hope.
💜 25% of book proceeds reinvested
Every purchase funds free healing resources for children and families.
Fundraising
Healing the Roots Foundation is led by Portia Mills Henderson, Founder and President. She is also the founder of Resilient Reads LLC, publisher of the Nina’s Coping Toolbox curriculum. While no profit is made from books or curriculum used by partners, outside sales help sustain our programs and provide children with essential tools to build resilience and thrive.
Click on the Link above to visit our Walmart gift registry, where you can directly purchase items our nonprofit needs to teach essential coping tools to children.
Invest in Healing the Roots Foundation. Your contribution supports our current initiatives and creates a lasting impact on children’s lives, paving the way for a healthier, stronger society for generations to come. Please visit our GoFundMe page to help us achieve our fundraising goals!
