CM Messages

The New York Times has compiled an excellent list of resources to aid Afghan refugees during this time. At Change Matrix (CM), we're sharing that list with additions of our own to spread the word about ongoing relief efforts and provide support to those who need it. We hope for [...]

As August comes to a close and the nation settles into a second school year facing COVID-19, the delta variant has become a concern. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention continue to advise mask-wearing, avoidance of crowded venues whenever possible, and vaccination for everyone aged 12 years older. However, [...]

In a recent op-ed piece, All In Together CEO Lauren Leader praised world-famous gymnast Simone Biles for her courage in stepping away from competition in the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games for the sake of her mental health. "Biles set aside the crushing expectations of globally-hyped media attention and prioritized her [...]

On Wednesday, July 14, The National Training & Technical Assistance Center for Child, Youth, & Family Mental Health (NTTAC), will sponsor a webinar called The Power of Peer Support in the Juvenile Justice System: From Incarceration to Inspiration. Among the featured facilitators is Evelyn Clark of Change Matrix (CM), whose [...]

In June of 2020, social media was flooded with black squares in response to the murder of George Floyd. It seemed as if all at once, the world opened its eyes to the violence and racism that Black people in America were facing for centuries. It was called #BlackoutTuesday with [...]

Last week the Crisis and Recovery Enhancement (CARE) Technical Assistance (TA) Center hosted the first-ever Listening, Learning, and Leading: Anti-Racism in the Crisis Continuum of Care Conference. Over the course of two days, attendees got a chance to access a variety of presentations on topics like diversity, inclusion, and equity [...]