BAYS

At BAYS, we honor Juneteenth as a day of freedom, resilience, and legacy. We remember the history, the journey, and celebrate the progress of equity for all ❤️💛💚

Last week, we held our annual leadership retreat, and it was a wonderful event where our leadership team had the opportunity to collaborate, learn, and align on our vision for the future. We wrapped up the retreat by celebrating three incredible individuals who embody the heart, soul, and forward-thinking drive of our team. Please join us in congratulating our award winners!

Charmaine Bens – Impact Award Winner
The Impact Award recognizes those whose leadership, dedication, and contributions have had a significant positive influence on our team, our work, and the people we serve. Charmaine, thank you for making a difference every single day!

Megan McBride & Rachel Allen – Innovation Award Winners
The Innovation Award honors leaders who bring fresh ideas, creative thinking, and new approaches that help us grow, improve, and move forward. Megan and Rachel, thank you for constantly pushing boundaries and inspiring us to evolve!

We are incredibly grateful for your leadership and dedication. Cheers to Charmaine, Megan, and Rachel!

Growth, change, and success are only possible when people feel safe, respected, and valued for their authentic selves. As we observe Pride Month, BAYS reaffirms our commitment to empathy and empowerment across every facet of our organization. This dedication extends to our employees who lead with deep empathy and trauma-informed care every day, our clients who inspire us with their resilience as they claim their own empowerment, and our supporters and friends who provide the vital foundation that allows our work to thrive.

Together, we stand in celebrating a community where everyone has the space and support to reach their full potential.🏳️‍🌈