We Changed the Way We Looked at Things, now the Things We Looked at Changed

We Changed the Way We Looked at Things, now the Things We Looked at Changed
Change Begins With Us!

The urgency to create a safe space on the 20 acres arises from the escalating psychological, economic, and physical toll that systemic oppression in the United States continues to inflict on Black, Brown, Indigenous, and allied communities seeking liberation. As structural violence intensifies through surveillance, disenfranchisement, and social control, more people are recognizing that their survival and well-being depend on disentangling from the machinery of racial capitalism and carceral governance. This land is not merely a place—it is a sanctuary in formation, offering an alternative to those who can no longer breathe within the confines of normalized injustice. We will build it.
Our vision is twofold: a self-sufficient living community for those committed to long-term regeneration, and a public-facing sanctuary that offers healing, education, and tools for resilience. The compound will prioritize security through reinforced infrastructure, surveillance deterrence, and trained community safety teams. At the same time, we will cultivate community gardens, host decolonial workshops, and provide cultural and therapeutic programming for those passing through or in need of brief respite. This dual-purpose design ensures that while some withdraw from the dominant system entirely, others can still find refuge and connection on their journey toward liberation.
This is not a retreat—it is a strategic revival. It is the groundwork for collective sovereignty. As systems around us continue to fail and fracture, this 20-acre space becomes a living manifesto: one that asserts our right to exist safely, to organize freely, and to imagine futures beyond the reach of state and societal violence. The time is now to build what we have always deserved: a place to live, thrive, and protect one another outside the logic of oppression.
Volunteers are the backbone of our organization. We offer a variety of opportunities for individuals and groups to get involved and make a difference in the lives of those we serve.

We’re Building a Place Where People Can Learn, Heal, and Feel Supported — and We Need Your Help
Urban Sanctuary is working to create the kind of space our community deserves: calm, safe, welcoming, and full of opportunity. We want people to have a place where they can learn new skills, connect with others, and take care of their wellbeing.
To make this possible, we’re launching a community-led research group so local voices can guide the direction of our work. We’re preparing survival skills and wellness training to help people feel more confident, grounded, and ready for emergencies. And we’re working to pay off the land that will become our permanent home — a place where all of this can grow.
We are also seeking donations of campers, which will help us offer temporary living space, offices for our team, and flexible outdoor learning areas.
Your support brings this vision within reach.
Your donation helps us build a space where people can breathe a little easier.
A space where knowledge, healing, safety, and togetherness come first.
If you’re able, please donate — and if you have a camper to give, it will make a lasting impact.
Thank you for helping us build something meaningful.
Help us raise awareness of our mission by sharing our website, social media pages, and events with your friends, family, and colleagues.

At Urban Sanctuary,
our mission is to create networks of Safe Havens to uplift and affirm Black Humanity.

Although we continue to stand on HEFTE always being the goal, Community-Led Research is needed. Urban Sanctuary will create the Arkansas Community-Led Research Group in 2026. Urban Sanctuary will also provide Wholistic Health Education for Marginalized communities.
We love our community, so feel free to give us a call.
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