Expanding access. Holding care. Rooted in community.
The Sanctuary HQ Foundation is the nonprofit arm of Sanctuary Healing Quarters, created to ensure that cost, culture, and safety are not barriers to healing.
Through the Foundation, we support free and subsidized wellness programming (movement, dance, Chinese medicine, yoga, and more), community care initiatives, and partnerships that extend healing beyond the studio—centering those most impacted by stress, trauma, and systemic inequity.
What the Foundation Supports
Access-Forward Programming
Free and low-cost yoga (including chair and adaptive), movement, meditation, and somatic practices for individuals and families.
Community Health
Pop-up and ongoing offerings such as acupuncture and Chinese medicine, maternal health programming, youth and teen wellness, and culturally responsive health education.
Collective Care
Support for healing circles, workshops, and gatherings that foster connection, resilience, and intergenerational well-being.
Partnerships
Collaborations with local organizations, schools, healthcare providers, and community groups to expand care across the Rainier Beach and South Seattle corridor.
Support the Foundation
Why the Foundation Exists
Despite growing interest in wellness, access remains uneven. Many Black, Brown, and historically marginalized communities face barriers rooted in cost, cultural mismatch, and lack of safe, affirming spaces.
The Sanctuary HQ Foundation exists to close that gap—by embedding access directly into the Sanctuary HQ model, not as an afterthought, but as a core value.
Healing should not be a privilege.
It should be a practice we build together.
Access is not charity.
It’s how community stays whole.
Who We Serve
The Foundation prioritizes:
Black, Brown, and historically marginalized communities
Families, caregivers, and parents
Youth and teens
Community members navigating stress, transition, or trauma
While rooted in these communities, Foundation-supported programs remain open to all who engage with care and respect.
How the Foundation Works with Sanctuary HQ
The Sanctuary HQ Foundation operates in close relationship with the Sanctuary HQ Collective.
Collective providers participate in Foundation-supported programming
The studio serves as a hub for community access initiatives
Earned revenue and philanthropic support work together to sustain care
This integrated model allows Sanctuary HQ to remain both financially viable and mission-aligned.
Our Commitment
The Foundation is committed to:
Cultural humility and accountability
Trauma-informed and body-based care
Transparent governance and stewardship
Community-led growth and partnership
We believe sustainable healing happens when access, dignity, and care are held together.
Get Involved
There are many ways to support the work of the Sanctuary HQ Foundation:
Donate to support free and subsidized programs
Partner on community initiatives or events
Fund Programs through grants or sponsorships
Volunteer or Collaborate with aligned skills and offerings