about us
In today's world where divisiveness often headlines the news, Greenhouse Gives, 501(c)(3) advocates for unity in diversity and the fundamental truth that we are #BetterTogether.
Greenhouse Gives was founded by Christina Kafalas, a visionary therapist who, from a young age, navigated the challenges of being biracial and disabled. Motivated by her personal experiences of feeling disconnected while managing growing societal divisions, she established Greenhouse Gives in 2022 to promote unity, compassion, and interconnectedness in Tempe, Arizona. Drawing inspiration from the nurturing environment of a greenhouse, she aimed to create safe spaces where diverse community members could come together and grow.
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Our mission at Greenhouse Gives is to provide compassionate action and community outreach to build awareness of our interconnectedness and foster personal and collective growth. We form partnerships with local community organizations, businesses, and nonprofits to host community events and therapeutic activities that create safe spaces for diverse people to come together and join a movement towards a more inclusive and compassionate world.
Our Pillars
Hi! I'm Kinsley the "Safe Sloth" and the Greenhouse Gives mascot! I attend all events and help people to feel safe while sharing in group discussions. I advocate for kindness and love for all. I'm nonbinary, gender fluid, and open to any and all pronouns - advocating for all genders identities.
Program Offerings
Real Talk is a community discussion event series that provides the opportunity to connect with others on a deeper level by having real conversations about meaningful topics in a casual, inclusive, and open-minded setting that welcomes differing perspectives.
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Future discussion topics include:
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Finding Truth
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Living Forever
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Overcoming Prejudice
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and many more!
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Next Event January 2025
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Public Displays of Kindness are designed to spread positivity, create meaningful connections, and engage individuals who might not typically attend our events or workshops. These activities, designed to uplift spirits and promote positive interactions, will be offered for free at various community events, festivals, malls, and public spaces.
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Example activities may include:
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Offering free hugs to the community
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Making kindness cards to share with others
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Creating a communal poster board with positive messages
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and much more!
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Next Event October 2024
Expansion is a community outreach and advocacy event that brings awareness to different cultures and communities by bringing together a panel of people from the community to share their personal stories and experiences in a safe, inclusive space.
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Upcoming featured communities include:
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LGBTQ
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Unhoused
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People with disabilities
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and more!
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Next Event November 2024
The Better Together Initiative is a series of transformative and educational workshops designed to help individuals cultivate a deeper understanding of themselves, foster empathy, and promote greater interconnectedness within the community. These workshops will be provided to schools, organizations and businesses to provide participants with the tools, skills, and insights they need to enhance their well-being and become more compassionate, aware, and socially engaged citizens.
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The Better Together Initiative workshops are still pending and will be coming soon.
PREVIOUS EVENTS
Click on the flyers below to see our Events Gallery, learn more about our past events, watch video recaps, and read about the impact the event had on participants.
Most recent EVENT recap
Real Talk: Redefining Leadership
July 20th, 2024
Discussion Summary:
In our enlightening discussion on leadership, we explored its complexities and profound impact, recognizing that leaders come in many forms. While some leaders focus on strength and control, others emphasize warmth and collaboration. We agreed that everyone has the potential to lead in their own lives, influencing those around them positively. We explored how effective leadership includes traits like collaboration, communication, trust-building, active listening, assertiveness, authenticity, and setting others up for success. Embracing these characteristics daily can inspire and empower others.
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We also discussed the essential balance between leadership and followership to effectively contribute to collective well-being. We challenged cultural norms that glorify leaders while undermining followers and discussed how both roles are crucial for a harmonious society and embracing one's unique strengths. We acknowledged challenges like systemic inequalities and privilege and embraced the hope that by redefining our cultural norms for leadership we can create a more inclusive and compassionate world.
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Food for Thought:
How can we show up as a leader for ourselves and create the life we want? How can we work to cultivate more compassionate and inclusive leadership that recognizes the strength in diversity? How can we work to overcome systemic inequalities and societal barriers affecting leadership development and roles?
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Help us provide compassionate action and create safe spaces for people to connect.
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We are seeking experienced board members! Become a vital part of our journey by joining the Greenhouse Gives board! Unleash your passion, make a bigger impact, and let's cultivate positive change together. Join us on this exciting journey to support a new nonprofit with a mission to make the world a better place.