Day: October 13, 2026

Building an Infrastructure of Care

A colorful collage with hearts made of succulents and dried flowers, figures drawn by hand, and black silhouettes of people. Text includes “wellness,” “Offering support,” “awareness,” “come together,” and three phrases about love’s potential, strength, and protection. Large block letters at the bottom spell “NOW.”

By: Yvonne Macias, Program Manager During a recent check-in with a nonprofit partner, I asked how she feels about Durfee’s focus on wellbeing funding. With our fifth cycle of the Lark Award approaching, it felt like the moment to sit with the question. She quickly answered that Durfee needs to focus on and continue funding […]