Branch Resiliency Center

10/01/2026

BRANCH is growing, and we’re looking for the right person to join the work. 🌿

We are currently hiring a Navigator who is passionate about walking alongside individuals and families through difficult seasons with compassion, consistency, and care.

A Master’s in Social Work is required, with previous trauma experience preferred. Bilingual candidates are highly sought after.

If this sounds like you, or someone you know, we’d love to connect.

Please send resumes to [email protected]

Help us spread the word by sharing this post with someone who may be a great fit for the BRANCH team.

09/21/2026

Our staff got new headshots a couple of weeks ago, but these are by far the cutest. 😂

Finley and Yukon apparently switched personalities for picture day because Finley is usually our silly one, while Yukon is normally a little more composed. Somehow, Yukon brought the goofy smile and Finley posed like a seasoned professional.

Official office favorites and easily the most photogenic members of The Ministry Village team.

08/31/2026

BARROW COUNTY, THIS EVENING IS FOR YOU.

On September 4, our community is coming together for an evening of remembrance, connection, and hope.

Barrow Strong: Chalk the Walk is a FREE community event, and everyone is invited.

Come walk through sidewalk chalk art created throughout downtown, bring the kids for the bounce houses, grab dinner from one of the food trucks, and help us give back by bringing non-perishable items for our community food drive.

Then, at 8:00 PM, we will gather together for a vigil honoring the victims as we remember, stand with the families and one another, and continue choosing hope together.

Friday, September 4 | 6:00–9:00 PM
Vigil begins at 8:00 PM
Jug Tavern Park
139 E. Athens St., Winder, GA 30680

No registration. No ticket. Just come. Bring your family. Bring a friend.

One community. One evening. Countless messages of hope.

Love continues to prevail.

08/18/2026

This Friday is our first Healing through Music session!! Reach out to join for FREE.

Have you noticed back-to-school feels... different?

Maybe you're a student who still feels anxious walking through the doors.

Maybe you're a parent whose heart races a little every time your child leaves for school.

Maybe you're an educator who has spent so much time caring for everyone else that you haven't had the opportunity to process your own emotions.

If you or your family have been impacted by the Apalachee tragedy, please know these feelings are normal, and you don't have to carry them alone.

Healing Through Music is a free weekly group created for those affected by Apalachee. Through music, rhythm, songwriting, listening, and other creative techniques, participants will learn healthy ways to process emotions, reduce stress, and build resilience in a safe, welcoming environment.

No musical experience is required.
No pressure to perform.
Just a place to take one step toward healing together.

We'd be honored to walk alongside you.
If you're interested in registering, please email JB at: [email protected]

08/18/2026

🚨 TEACHERS HAVE SPOKEN, AND WE NEED YOUR HELP!

We’ve been talking directly with local teachers about what they’re actually running low on and need in their classrooms right now. These aren’t just items we think would be helpful. These are the things teachers have specifically told us they need:

📄 PRINTER PAPER!!! This is a BIG one!
📝 Notebook paper
🧴 Hand sanitizer
🧼 Lysol wipes
🤧 Tissues
🖊️ Pens
📎 Staples

We would love to get these items into our BRANCH Teacher’s Closet ASAP so they’re available when teachers need them.

If you can grab one item, a case of paper, or a few things from the list, it all helps us take one more expense off a teacher’s plate.

Our teachers take care of our kids every day. Let’s help take care of them, too. 💙

Shop the Amazon Wish List here:

08/11/2026

THE DANCERS ARE OFFICIALLY IN! ❄️

10 teams.
20 local stars.
One dance floor.
And one BIG reason to show up.

These incredible couples are stepping way outside their comfort zones and onto the dance floor to raise funds for mental health counseling and trauma support through The Ministry Village.

Some have rhythm. Some have confidence. Some may currently be questioning every decision that led them here. 😂 But ALL of them are ready to make an impact.

Over the next few weeks, we’ll be introducing each team, sharing their stories, and giving YOU the chance to help decide who takes home the win.

Dancing in a Winter Wonderland is officially underway.

November 20, 2026
Braselton Civic Center

Now the real question...

WHO ARE YOU CHEERING FOR?! 👀❄️

Go to the link and find your team!!

https://givebutter.com/MVwinterwonderland

08/03/2026

Have you noticed back-to-school feels... different?

Maybe you're a student who still feels anxious walking through the doors.

Maybe you're a parent whose heart races a little every time your child leaves for school.

Maybe you're an educator who has spent so much time caring for everyone else that you haven't had the opportunity to process your own emotions.

If you or your family have been impacted by the Apalachee tragedy, please know these feelings are normal, and you don't have to carry them alone.

Healing Through Music is a free weekly group created for those affected by Apalachee. Through music, rhythm, songwriting, listening, and other creative techniques, participants will learn healthy ways to process emotions, reduce stress, and build resilience in a safe, welcoming environment.

No musical experience is required.
No pressure to perform.
Just a place to take one step toward healing together.

We'd be honored to walk alongside you.
If you're interested in registering, please email JB at: [email protected]

07/15/2026

Tomorrow. 💙

Whether you've been here before or this would be your first time, we'd love to see you.
Come hang out, enjoy some pizza, play games, meet new people, or just take a breath. No pressure. No expectations. Just a place to belong.

Wednesday, July 16
5:00–7:00 PM
BRANCH Resiliency Center
Pizza & snacks provided

Everyone is welcome. Come exactly as you are.

07/13/2026

Another Tuesday means another opportunity to slow down, breathe, and care for your mental health.

Join us tomorrow morning for Mindful Movement at the BRANCH Resiliency Center. This therapist-led class uses gentle movement to help reduce stress, build resilience, and reconnect the mind and body in a supportive, judgment-free environment.

✨ FREE for individuals and families impacted by the Apalachee community.

Tuesdays at 9:00 AM
BRANCH Resiliency Center
54 West Star Street, Bethlehem, GA

Questions?
Email Lisa at [email protected] for more information or to get registered.

We'd love to see you tomorrow.

07/07/2026

🍎 Help Us Support Local Teachers! 🍎

As another school year begins, many teachers are preparing their classrooms using their own time...and often their own money.

At BRANCH, we're stocking our Teacher's Closet with essential classroom supplies to help lighten that burden and ensure educators have what they need to care for their students.

Whether it's pencils, snacks, dry erase markers, or office supplies, every donation makes a meaningful difference.

If you'd like to support a local teacher, you can shop our Amazon Wish List below. Every item will be shipped directly to BRANCH and distributed to educators in our community.

📚 Thank you for helping us care for those who care for our students.

🛒 Amazon Wish List: