Healing begins with Kin
Holistic+Kin is a wellness-rooted community where Black men and boys reclaim wholeness, wellness, and legacy.
How we started
Holistic+Kin was born from a simple truth: healing begins when we return to kinship.
Our founder, Rai Gethers, created this space after years of witnessing the gaps in wellness support for Black men and boys. Inspired by community, resilience, and a desire to change the narrative, Holistic+Kin was built to be a home for those seeking wholeness without judgment or shame.
We stand on the belief that healing is a communal act and that together, we can restore what the world tried to take.
“When ‘I’ is replaced by ‘We,’ even illness becomes wellness.”
Malcolm X
Our Vision
A world where Black men and boys feel seen, supported, and whole, leading the way for generational impact and collective transformation.
Our Mission
To change the narrative of Black wholeness and well-being by providing relatable, secure, and culturally sound wellness content, resources, and providers through access, collaboration, and education.
Our Core Values
At Holistic+Kin, our work is grounded in three core values that guide everything we do.
Culture
Honoring history, identity, and the richness of Black heritage.
Wholeness
We support healing across the mind, body, spirit, and community.
Kinship
Uplifting the power of community, brotherhood, and shared growth.
What We Offer
Kin Community Initiatives
Community-facing programming, support spaces, workshops, and local partnerships that meet people where they already are.
Sankofa Boys Club Fellowship
Our signature mentorship experience for young Black boys, nurturing leadership, well-being, and a strong sense of identity and purpose.
Alma Gethers Therapy Fund
Financial support and curated referrals to trusted, culturally affirming providers, bridging the gap to mental health care.
Support our growth
Holistic Kin, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Contributions are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law. EIN: 41-4702140.