About

We are a third space devoted to tending and nourishing mycelial networks of mutual and collective care. In this space we prioritize and center the lived experiences of Black women and all women of color. We are a generative space which means ‘life giving’. Through our art & grief nest, tea lounge, community apothecary, and culturally relevant healing offerings + seasonal gatherings.

We are changing the way we are caring for women and mothers in our communities.

We offer residency programs for artists, herbalists, and healers as well as free wellness boxes and herbal support for black mothers

The Ripple Effect: Healing One, Strengthening All

When we prioritize the healing of Black women and women of color, we initiate a powerful ripple effect that transforms the collective:

  • Generational Resilience: By supporting Black mothers, we pour directly into the health and future of our children, breaking cycles of trauma and replacing them with legacies of wellness.

  • A Blueprint for Equity: A community that is safe for BIWOC is a community that is safer for everyone. Our work identifies and dissolves systemic barriers, creating more empathetic and inclusive local spaces.

  • Collective Vitality: When our leaders and caregivers find a "grief nest" to process their burdens, they return to the community with renewed energy, creativity, and capacity to lead.

  • Cultural Preservation: Our apothecary and art spaces honor ancestral wisdom, keeping vital traditions alive that offer healing perspectives to the modern world.

Our programs Our space ALL of it is built with the intention of this in mind

This is a space for us by us

A space to take up space

A space to be cared for as we care for others and our communities

A nest

Structurally speaking we are a non profit healing justice initiative Currently being sponsored by The 418 Project

We have a robust volunteer program for community members who would like to contribute to this space

Hours & Location

Open by appointment or event invitation only


Contact to schedule appointments

connect@awc.com

We are stewarding a communal healing space on Yelamu, Ramaytush Ohlone Tribal Lands

Meet the visionary architect of this third space and non profit healing justice initiative,

Amaya Rose