Rooted in Strength
A $1 Million Community Resiliency Campaign
Sustaining what we've built. Growing what comes next
When someone reaches out for help
In the middle of the night.
After an assault.
When a child discloses abuse.
When a young person is searching for safety.
They are not thinking about funding timelines.
They are thinking:
Will someone be there for me?
For over four decades, Better Tomorrow has answered that question with a definitive "YES!"
What This Looks Like
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Crisis Response
We respond to crises with immediate, real-time support when it matters most
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Prevention
We prevent harm through education, awareness, and early intervention
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Ongoing Support
We walk alongside survivors, children, youth, and families as they heal and rebuild.
Today, our work faces a new kind of challenge.
Shifts in federal funding policy have introduced instability into systems that were once reliable.
Our resiliency is being tested.
The Rooted in Strength Resiliency Campaign is a strategic, values-driven response to this moment.
It is designed to protect mission delivery today while positioning Better Tomorrow for long-term stability and success into the future.
Why Now
A significant portion of Better Tomorrow’s direct service work has historically been supported through federal funding streams connected to domestic violence prevention, victim advocacy, and child protection.
Over the past year, rapid federal policy shifts, rule changes, legal challenges, and reimbursement delays have created real instability within those systems. Even when funding is not eliminated outright, disruptions in timing can strain organizations like ours.
All of our contracted federal grants are reimbursable. This means we must first pay staff and operate programs before receiving payment from the government. When reimbursements are delayed or conditions shift unexpectedly, the financial risk falls on the organization and ultimately impacts the people who rely on us.