Melanin Day School Academy

Forever Connected Holistic Healing and Wellness Center, operating under the name The Melanin Day School Academy, is a 501c3 non-profit organization. Founded in 2020 and officially established as a 501c3 in Fall 2021, our center is nestled in the heart of Sacramento's Black Wall Street. Serving as a beacon of support for multi-generational enrichment, we pride ourselves on being the village many black families have longed for. Our mission is to provide a myriad of cultural enrichment resources and services that empower black families to embrace a thriving mindset. 

Melanin Day School Academy (MDSA) is a Black-led, intergenerational nonprofit that provides cultural education, plant-based nutrition, youth entrepreneurship, and wellness programs to help families heal and thrive. We serve primarily Black children, elders, and families in underserved communities through year-round programs, events, and community meals that nourish the mind, body, and spirit.

 

Through meticulous program development driven by community feedback, we've birthed initiatives that weave the fabric of families tighter, unravel traumas, and kindle the flames of intentional healing in a sanctuary of safety. Our key programs, spanning Cultural Enrichment, Accelerated Learning, Athletics and Performance Teams, Immersive Field Trips, Community Outreach, and Youth Volunteering, serve as pillars of empowerment, guiding our community on a trajectory towards boundless growth and prosperity. Your contributions breathe life into our endeavors, making dreams a tangible reality. Join us in our noble quest, and together, let's craft a future teeming with promise and possibility.