BUILDING STRONGER COMMUNITIES, TOGETHER.
Our Mission
Rooted in Community. Driven by Prevention. Committed to Change.
The Royal Rose Foundation is a Black-led, woman-led, and community-rooted nonprofit dedicated to advancing culturally responsive harm prevention, education, advocacy, and support. Founded in 2023 and based in Portland, Oregon, Royal Rose was established to address critical gaps in prevention education, community resources, and support for individuals and families disproportionately impacted by systemic inequities. Royal Rose serves communities throughout Multnomah County, including East County, as well as Clackamas and Washington counties, with a particular commitment to Black and Brown communities and populations historically underserved by traditional systems. Through substance use and overdose prevention, firearm violence prevention, youth development, grief support, community education, resource navigation, and direct assistance, Royal Rose works to reduce barriers, prevent harm, and strengthen the well-being of youth, families, and communities.
At its core, Royal Rose believes prevention should be accessible, culturally relevant, rooted in lived experience, and shaped by the voices of the communities it serves.
Grief brought us here. Love keeps us going
Royal Rose Foundation
Remembering Sheres Isom: A victim to fentanyl poisoning
Prevention Starts Before a Crisis.
WHY OUR WORK MATTERS
Unintentional drug poisoning, firearm violence, grief, and barriers to essential resources impact too many youth and families, particularly in Black and Brown communities. Royal Rose responds through culturally responsive harm prevention, youth leadership, grief support, resource navigation, and direct assistance.
About The Royal Rose Foundation
Our Story
Sheres, also known as "Royal Rose," was a beloved mother, sister, daughter, and caregiver whose life was tragically cut short by an unforeseen and preventable incident. Her passing was the result of a counterfeit drug, which led to her untimely death. Sheres’s loss has left a profound impact on her family, including her three young sons, a grandchild, and her eldest daughter, MJ Jackson.
In memory of her mother, MJ founded this organization with a mission to raise awareness about the dangers of counterfeit drugs and the fentanyl crisis. Our aim is to educate the community, promote prevention, and ultimately save lives. By uniting and taking action, we strive to make a positive difference and work towards a safer and healthier future for all.
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