Our Mission
To create faith-centered spaces where individuals and families can heal, learn, connect, serve, and rise into the purpose already within them.
Founder • Veteran • Community AdvocateMeet the Founder
Shonya Williams
Known in Rooted & Rising as Nyallah Bey
Shonya Williams is a veteran, mother, community advocate, and founder of Rooted & Rising. Her leadership is grounded in faith, compassion, lived experience, practical support, and the belief that people should not be forced to heal alone.
She created Rooted & Rising to provide welcoming spaces where women, men, children, youth, veterans, and families can be seen, heard, supported, and encouraged to rise into the purpose already within them.
Always Rooted. Forever Rising.
Rooted in Faith. Rising in Purpose.
Rooted in Faith. Rising in Purpose.
About Rooted & RisingHealing begins with being seen.
Healing begins with being seen.
Growth begins with connection.
Rooted & Rising is a faith-centered healing and empowerment community helping people reconnect with their strength, deepen healthy relationships, access practical support, and move forward with confidence and purpose.
Women • Men • Youth • Veterans • FamiliesOur Story
A place where people do not have to pretend they are fine.
Rooted & Rising grew from a simple conviction: people heal more fully when they have safe spaces, practical tools, honest conversations, and a community that refuses to let them walk alone.
Our work connects personal healing with education, mentorship, community service, and reliable resources. We meet people where they are without shame, pressure, or judgment and help them take meaningful steps toward wholeness, confidence, and purpose.
What is shared in our healing spaces is treated with care. Participants are encouraged to speak from their own experience, respect one another, and protect the dignity and privacy of the group.
Why We Exist
Our mission and vision
Our Vision
Stronger communities where people are supported before crisis, connected to trustworthy resources, and empowered to live with confidence, wholeness, and purpose.
What We Do
Programs built around real people and real life
Every pathway supports healing, learning, healthy connection, service, and purpose while honoring the needs of each community.
Women
Healing, sisterhood, confidence, self-discovery, and purpose-centered growth.
Explore Women →Men
Accountability, wellness, leadership, healthy connection, and personal growth.
Explore Men →Children & Youth
Safe support, identity, confidence, resilience, learning, and strong roots.
Explore Children & Youth →Veterans
Connection, healing, practical resources, renewed purpose, and a road home.
Explore Veterans →Healing Circles
Guided, confidential conversations where people can reflect, release, and reconnect.
Explore Healing Circles →Learning Center
Workshops, guided learning, reflection tools, and practical education for real life.
Explore Learning Center →Events & Workshops
Faith-centered gatherings that create connection, learning, encouragement, and joy.
Explore Events & Workshops →Volunteer & Outreach
Community service supporting families, schools, teachers, children, and veterans.
Explore Volunteer & Outreach →Who We Serve
A place to heal, grow, connect, and rise
Rooted & Rising serves women, men, children, youth, veterans, and families through faith-centered programs, practical support, community connection, and opportunities to discover renewed confidence and purpose.
Women
Healing, confidence, sisterhood, self-discovery, and purpose.
Learn more →Men
Leadership, accountability, wellness, connection, and growth.
Learn more →Children & Youth
Identity, resilience, encouragement, learning, and development.
Learn more →Veterans
Healing, connection, practical resources, and renewed purpose.
Learn more →Families
Encouragement, support, healthy communication, and stronger relationships.
Learn more →Community Partners
Organizations and leaders committed to service and meaningful local impact.
Learn more →Our Core Values
What guides every program and partnership
Compassion
We meet people with patience, dignity, care, and understanding.
Faith
We remain rooted in faith while helping people rise in purpose.
Integrity
We lead honestly, responsibly, and consistently in every relationship.
Inclusion
We welcome people from different backgrounds and stages of life.
Community
We believe healing becomes stronger when people are supported and connected.
Growth
We create space for reflection, learning, courage, confidence, and change.
Service
We use our time, gifts, partnerships, and resources to meet real needs.
Purpose
We help people recognize their value and move forward with intention.
You belong in a community that helps you rise.
Explore a program, attend an event, volunteer, partner with us, or take the first step toward healing and connection.