Siembra Today

Siembra Today Siembra Today is a BIPOC-led non-profit that provides accessible mental health support. Welcome to Siembra Today. We plant the seeds of hope.

We cultivate well-being through culturally sensitive services and destigmatize mental health in diverse communities. We are a women-run, BIPOC-led non-profit organization devoted to transforming the lives of our community by providing accessible mental health and wellness support. In Spanish, “Siembra” means to plant, and together, we are cultivating a future where individuals feel seen, heard, an

d supported on their journey towards overall well-being. We firmly believe that mental health care and support should be accessible to everyone, regardless of their socioeconomic background, age, gender, or ethnicity. We understand that vulnerable communities often face unique challenges when accessing mental health resources, which is why we have made it our mission to bridge the gap and ensure support and access. We are committed to breaking down barriers that prevent individuals from seeking and accessing help. This includes providing culturally sensitive and bilingual services to ensure language and cultural differences do not hinder someone’s ability to access the care they deserve. Additionally, we work closely with community leaders, organizations, and a network of social service providers. Through narrative storytelling, books, workshops, healing circles, conferences, and social media campaigns our goal is to destigmatize and promote mental health and wellness for the Latino/a/x/e and BIPOC community so that they can plant seeds of hope for themselves and for future generations.

08/06/2026

Our Community Sound Bath is Back ✨

Join us for our third bi-monthly Community Sound Bath led by Isabel Varela.

Take an hour to pause, breathe, and reconnect through sound, mindfulness, and community. Whether you’ve attended before or this is your first experience, you’re invited to give yourself the gift of rest and renewal.

📍 Casa Wellness
39-45 Crescent St.
LIC, NY 11101

August 13, 2026
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Free to attend — everyone is welcome!

Reserve your spot by clicking the link in our Linktree bio. We can’t wait to share this evening of healing and relaxation with you. 🤍

🌱 Weaving Our StoriesEvery thread holds a story. Every story deserves to be honored.Join us for an evening of creativity...
08/05/2026

🌱 Weaving Our Stories

Every thread holds a story. Every story deserves to be honored.

Join us for an evening of creativity, reflection, and connection as we explore the healing practice of mindful weaving. Guided by licensed social worker Carmen Reyes LeFaivre, this community healing circle invites you to slow down, reconnect with yourself, and find comfort in creating alongside others.

No artistic experience is needed—just bring yourself. Together, we’ll weave, reflect, share, and leave with a handmade piece that symbolizes your journey.

🧶Weaving Our Stories
August 12, 2026
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Casa Wellness
39–45 Crescent St., Long Island City, NY 11101

All materials are provided, and this workshop is open to all adults.

Reserve your spot through the link in our bio (Linktree) or by scanning the QR code on this post. We can’t wait to welcome you into this circle of creativity, healing, and community.

✨ Our Community Sound Baths wouldn’t be the same without Isabel Varela.As our Sound Bath facilitator, Isabel brings inte...
07/20/2026

✨ Our Community Sound Baths wouldn’t be the same without Isabel Varela.

As our Sound Bath facilitator, Isabel brings intention, presence, and care to every session, creating a space where our community can pause, recharge, and reconnect.

We’re so grateful to have her leading our upcoming Community Sound Baths. See you at the next one!

Our Community Sound Bath is Back 🌱🤍Join us for our second bi-monthly Sound Bath led by Isabel Varela; a space to pause, ...
07/16/2026

Our Community Sound Bath is Back 🌱🤍

Join us for our second bi-monthly Sound Bath led by Isabel Varela; a space to pause, breathe, and reconnect through sound, mindfulness, and community.

📍 Casa Wellness
39-45 Crescent St., LIC 11101
July 23, 2026
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM

✨ Free & open to everyone!
Reserve your spot by scanning the QR code on the final slide or visiting the link in our bio 🔗

Take a moment to slow down, restore, and reconnect.Join us for our Bi-Monthly Community Sound Bath led by Isabel Varela....
07/08/2026

Take a moment to slow down, restore, and reconnect.

Join us for our Bi-Monthly Community Sound Bath led by Isabel Varela.

🌿 Thursday, July 9
🕡 6:30–7:30 PM
📍 Casa Wellness, LIC

Experience:
• Nervous system regulation
• Live sound meditation
• A space to relax and recharge

FREE to attend! Reserve your spot by scanning the QR code in the final slide.

We hope to see you there!

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My heart is overflowing with gratitude as our Siembra Today family grows! Please help me give a joyful welcome to our ne...
06/24/2026

My heart is overflowing with gratitude as our Siembra Today family grows! Please help me give a joyful welcome to our newest Board Member, Ruth Aguilar, PA-C!!! 👏🏼🎉

Ruth is an absolute Ecuadorian powerhouse who leads with pure fearlessness. She spent over a decade on the medical frontlines as a Chief Physician Assistant, and now she is transforming lives as a financial professional with World Changers. She is deeply passionate about bringing financial literacy and independence to our community, which we know is a critical pillar of true mental wellness.

Ruth also serves as the Treasurer of the .nyc_official and has even conquered the iconic NYC Marathon. She brings that exact same unstoppable endurance and dedication to mentoring the next generation of changemakers. 🏃🏽‍♀️💨

We are so honored to have her vision and heart on this journey with us. Welcome to the familia, Ruth! 💛💚

Please join me and the entire Siembra Today familia in welcoming an absolute go-getter to our Board: Dr. Norma Uriguen, ...
06/11/2026

Please join me and the entire Siembra Today familia in welcoming an absolute go-getter to our Board: Dr. Norma Uriguen, DSW, LMSW, PHR! 🥂✨

When building a board, you look for people who don't just understand the work, but who have lived it, breathed it, and dedicated their souls to it. Dr. Norma is the epitome of that alignment.

She is a proud graduate of Penn State University and the Hunter College School of Social Work, and her distinguished career started right on the ground as a youth care worker, caring for “hard-to-place” youth at Father Flanagan’s Boys’ Town. Her deep capacity for empathy and leadership later led her to serve as the Director of Inwood House Mother Child Foster Care and Teen Family Services Programs, before transitioning her focus into Human Resources to merge her love for mentoring with organizational success.

What makes us even more thrilled to have her at the table is her commitment to liberation and equity. As an adjunct professor at the Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College, she teaches the social work practice lab with a strict anti-oppression focus. She is a true expert at building spaces where people’s voices are heard entirely without judgment, which is exactly what we stand for here at Siembra Today.

We are so honored to have your wisdom, your radical empathy, and your leadership on this journey with us, Dr. Norma. Welcome home!

How many times have you swallowed your truth just to keep the peace? 🗣️Most of us know how to hold space for others, but...
06/06/2026

How many times have you swallowed your truth just to keep the peace? 🗣️

Most of us know how to hold space for others, but we struggle to express our own boundaries and needs with confidence. On June 7th, we’re gathering at for an Authentic Expression: Giving Voice to Your Truth Class to clear the hesitation and reclaim our power.

Through the medicine of cacao and voice activation, we’re creating a safe space to clear that “lump in the throat,” map out what needs to be said, and remember that your voice deserves to be heard.

During this session:
✨ Ceremonial cacao
✨ Breath + voice activation
✨ Truth mapping & communication reset
✨ Tips from Marcela

Let’s stop whispering our needs. See you in the circle! 🕯️

📍 Casa Wellness, 39-45 Crescent St, LIC, NY
🗓️ June 7 | 1:00 PM (TOMORROW!)
🔗 Link in bio to join the class!

06/05/2026

This is what collective healing looks like 🤍✨

Our hearts are completely overflowing looking back at the magic of our Mental Health Day at Casa Wellness. To everyone who stepped into the room to beat a drum, create freely, or even share space—thank you for showing up for yourself and each other. Also a huge, heartfelt thank you to our phenomenal facilitators, Austin Hans and Sandy Castillo, for guiding us through drumming and creative expression, creating a space where we could finally lower our armor and simply let go. 🥁🎨

Mental Health Awareness Month may be winding down, but our commitment to this community never stops. If this day reminded us of anything, it’s that you do not have to heal alone. 🌿

And speaking of keeping this beautiful momentum going... we received the most incredible gift! We are profoundly grateful to New York State Senator Jessica Ramos for presenting Siembra Today with a $20,000 grant!

This vital funding will directly fuel our mission to disrupt systemic barriers to mental health care in our neighborhoods and continue equipping our community with accessible, culturally affirming tools for well-being.

Thank you, Senator Ramos, and our wonderful board for championing the health and hearts of our people. 🫂

Announcing our Keynote Speaker for the Latina Presence in the Boardroom Celebration! 🌟We are absolutely thrilled to anno...
06/04/2026

Announcing our Keynote Speaker for the Latina Presence in the Boardroom Celebration! 🌟

We are absolutely thrilled to announce that Nancy Rosado Santiago, C-suite executive, founder, and visionary strategic leader, will be joining us as the Keynote Speaker for our cohort celebration on June 5th!!

With over 25 years of experience driving multi-million-dollar revenue growth and authentic community impact, Nancy is the Founder & CEO of HLX+ and a recognized TIME101 honoree. She has spent her career masterfully bridging the intersection of corporate strategy, media, and culture, proving that true leadership means bringing your community with you to the highest levels of governance.

As an active board trustee and a co-author of an Amazon best-seller on resilience, Nancy embodies the exact power, expertise, and representation we need in today’s boardrooms.

Cohort members, get ready to be inspired, challenged, and equipped to claim your seat at the table. 💜

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