We woke up this morning to big change and uncertainty. And while our hearts sank as reality set in, we got out of bed and got to work. Because over the past 44 years, while presidents and policies have changed, LTSC’s mission and values have not. We know who we are, why we’re here, and what we aim to achieve.

While we might not know exactly what impact the election results will have, we DO know that our staff, our partners and our community are strong, resilient, intelligent, compassionate, and just. So while the next few days (or weeks, or months) might be emotionally challenging, we will continue to serve our clients and our community with renewed urgency. We promise to keep making our corner of the world a better place. And we hope to do it together, with you.

Our office mantra today is a quote from Dr. Martin Luther King, who said, “The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends towards justice.” On days like today, it can feel like progress has been lost. But the arc Dr. King referred to was made to bend by everyday people like us. So while we may need to rest and regroup along the way, we’ll dig into the work, knowing that we’re bending that arc a little bit more towards justice every day.

Thank you for supporting LTSC through thick and thin. Please treat yourself and your loved ones with extra tenderness and grace as we collectively navigate this tumultuous time and rededicate ourselves to the work at hand.

Self-care resources:

• 12 science-backed must-reads to help soothe anxiety
• Five Tips to Help Manage Your Mental Health in a Tense Political Climate
• The impact of election stress: Is political anxiety harming your health?