Our Story
Resilient Roses Respite (RRR) is a grassroots 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to improving the health and well-being of youth and young adults in Brockton, Massachusetts. Our mission is to empower young people ages 15 to 24 to build resilience and thrive through holistic wellness, leadership development, and community engagement.
Founded by Coach Bri Nichols, RRR was created in response to the growing need for safe, supportive spaces that nurture both emotional and physical health. As a leader with lived experience, Coach Bri saw that many youth, particularly those from low-income and underserved communities, lacked consistent opportunities to strengthen confidence, develop coping skills, and connect with mentors who believe in their potential.
RRR bridges that gap through Bridging the GAP (Growth, Action, Purpose), a 10-week leadership and wellness program that integrates sports, movement, and emotional wellness practices. Participants build communication skills, learn stress management, and engage in teamwork activities that promote leadership and physical fitness. Each program cycle concludes with a community service project that allows youth to apply what they have learned through acts of service such as food or clothing drives.
Our approach connects wellness with purpose. By blending physical activity, emotional health, and civic responsibility, RRR supports lifelong wellness and reinforces the belief that resilience is built through Growth, Action, and Purpose.
Brockton continues to face significant health and economic inequities, including high rates of poverty, food insecurity, and limited access to enrichment programs. RRR fills these gaps by providing accessible, culturally responsive, and health-centered opportunities that strengthen young people’s sense of belonging and hope.
Through dedicated suppport, community partnerships, and a shared vision for health equity, Resilient Roses Respite is helping Brockton’s youth rise above adversity, discover their strength, and lead with purpose.
Mission
Resilient Roses Respite empowers youth and young adults in Brockton to build resilience and thrive through holistic wellness, leadership, and community engagement.
Who We Serve
We focus on youth and young adults (15–24) in Brockton, many of whom identify as Black, Cape Verdean, or Hispanic and live in households facing food insecurity or housing instability. Our programming fills critical gaps left by school budget cuts and limited enrichment access.
