The Umber Foundation

The Umber Foundation Inc. is a federally recognized 501(c)(3) charitable and scientific nonprofit organization

Donations may be tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.

Residential Career Training | Free Housing & Programs For Eligible Individuals 

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How We Serve

Explore Our Mission

The Umber Foundation and our Research Group, recognizes the deep connection between life satisfaction and access to basic needs. Studies show that when individuals face homelessness, food insecurity, and financial hardship, mental health challenges—such as anxiety and depression—tend to increase significantly.


We believe that lacking access to essential resources should not be part of the Human experience. That's why we are committed to serving communities by advocating for and supporting equitable access to housing, food, and financial stability. Everyone deserves the opportunity to thrive.

Offerings

The Umber Foundation develops educational, wellness, and housing-stability programs designed to improve quality of life.

We offer personal-care education, fitness instruction, culinary training, and holistic wellness courses through remotely. Our broader programming may also include consultations, guided wellness sessions, life-skills education, counseling referrals, and non-clinical life guidance. Be on the lookout for our inperson events!

Residential Housing


 

 

  • Behavioral Health Support

Individualized care plans focusing on mental wellness and relapse prevention.

 

  • Inpatient Treatment & Recovery

On-site treatment programs for substance use and co-occurring disorders.

 

  • Essential Needs

Nutritious food, clean clothing, and hygiene resources.

 

  • Assisted Living Services

Supportive housing for individuals needing help with daily living activities in a structured environment.

 

  • Youth Programs

Support and mentorship for young people impacted by trauma, housing instability, substance use or similar struggle.

 

 

 

Supervised Peer-Run Home

 

 

 

  • Life Skills Training

Financial literacy, household management, and practical tools for independent living.

 

  • Career Development

Job readiness programs, vocational training, and long-term work-exchange opportunities.

 

  • Counseling & Mentorship

One-on-one support from trained mentors and access to counseling services.

 

  • A structured pathway for individuals to become Support Specialists through hands-on experience and guided learning.

Alternative Wellness Approaches

 

 

  • Massage Therapy & Reflexology

Hands-on techniques to relieve stress, improve circulation, and support emotional and physical healing.

 

  • Aromatherapy & Herbalism

Natural remedies and plant-based healing practices that promote balance, relaxation, and immune support.

 

  • Holistic Health & Nutrition Coaching

Personalized guidance to support healthy lifestyle choices, stress reduction, and long-term well-being.

 

  • Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine

In-depth therapeutic practices rooted in ancient medicine, guided by practitioners specializing in integrative healing.

 

 

 

Work Exchange Program

For individuals who are:

  • Experiencing housing insecurity.

  • Leaving an unsafe or unstable environment.

  • Unemployed or underemployed.

  • Enrolled in school, considering school or entering the workforce.

  • Able to participate safely in nonclinical communal housing.

  • Interested in an four - to twelve-week stabilization plan.

  • Need an internship or signed volunteer or reported work hours.

School of Holistic Nutrition & Culinary Arts

The Black Light Holistic & Horticulture Institute Offers Community-Centered, Culturally Grounded K-12 Programs, Culinary Training Pathways, Doula Training, Yoga Certifications, And Other Resources That Blend Professional Skills, Holistic Nutrition, Horticulture, And Wellness Through The Lens Of African And Afro-Diasporic lense.Built To Meet Accreditation Standards While Staying True To Our Holistic Values—Cultivating Mind, Body, And Spirit In Harmony.

School of Alternative Wellness & Embodied Natural Beauty

Reflexology • Aromatherapy • Herbal Spa Practice • Cupping & Massage • Herbal Hair Technology • Natual Beauticain  — Training

School of Yoga & Consciousness

800-Hour Yoga Therapy Training Program 

Ryt 200 Training Program 

Ryt 300 Training Program 

Rpyt – Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training

Rcyt – Children’s Yoga Teacher Training

Ryt 500 Training Program 

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