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Yolonda Coles Jones

Yolonda Coles Jones

Yolonda Coles Jones

Driven by a radical commitment to rest as resistance, Yolonda founded The RESTORE Project to create sanctuaries of stillness and healing for all based on the lived experiences of Black communities, reclaiming rest as a path to justice and thriving.

Rachael McGowen

Yolonda Coles Jones

Yolonda Coles Jones

In the early stages of The RESTORE Project, Rachael played a pivotal role by assisting with business organization, securing funding, and promoting the initiative. Her extensive experience in project management and dedication to community development were instrumental in laying a strong foundation for the project's success.

Mary Butler Coleman

Yolonda Coles Jones

Mary Butler Coleman

As The RESTORE Project began to flourish, Mary, former Executive Director at City of Promise in Charlottesville, VA and mother of seven, generously shared her extensive experience in nonprofit leadership and deep understanding of community dynamics, significantly contributing to the project's growth and impact.

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