It's a tough week, my friends. We are now living through the shutdown, and for our neighbors who are federal employees, the stress on the family budget is immediate and real. The Hive Social Garden's mission is to help families navigate an ever-evolving world, and right now, that means being a resource and a support system. Remember, the Garden's whole purpose is to disrupt power-based violence through online access to community care and education. Advocacy is community care.

I've been keeping up with the latest news this week, and it’s a critical time for families as we face some major deadlines in Washington and roll out new security measures in our schools. It's so important for us as a community to stay informed so we can keep our families safe, financially stable, and engaged.