As June comes to a close, we’ve found ourselves reflecting on one simple truth that has guided our work since day one:

Care is a human right.

Whether we’re collecting donations, planning our next Care Shop, or partnering with organizations that serve our communities, we believe everyone deserves to feel seen, valued, and cared for with dignity and choice.

This month gave us several opportunities to reflect on what Care looks like in all of its forms:

For Caribbean American Heritage Month, our Co-Founders, Kadia Blagrove and Kydee Williams shared how their Caribbean backgrounds have shaped the heart of The Pop-Up Care Shop. Growing up in Jamaican families, care wasn’t just something they talked about, it was something they lived and experienced.

Juneteenth reminded us that freedom is about more than a moment in history. It’s also about access, opportunity, dignity, and ensuring every person has the resources to move forward.

Pride Month reaffirmed something we believe deeply…Care has no conditions. Every person deserves to be treated with respect, welcomed with compassion, and given the opportunity to choose what they need.

Care serves as the foundation of The Pop-Up Care Shop and inspires our commitment to creating dignified, choice-centered experiences for the communities we serve.

As we enter the second half of the year, we’re filled with gratitude for each of you. Whether you’ve donated, volunteered, shared our posts, attended an event, or simply encouraged our work, you’ve helped make this mission possible.

Thank you for believing with us that everyone deserves dignity, choice, and joy.

With gratitude,
The Pop-Up Care Shop