From pain to purpose — that’s the story behind When Roses Bloom.

What started as my personal healing journey has grown into a global platform that now serves families, students, and entire communities in more than 13 countries.

In just one year, When Roses Bloom has:

• Reached over 10,000 students through school visits, mentorship, classroom support, and academic resources.

• Touched more than 300,000 lives worldwide through our hotline, content, community programs, and discussion spaces.

• Built a global discussion forum where people can safely process trauma, share their stories, receive support, and connect with others on their healing journey.

• Provided direct assistance with groceries, rental support, utilities, clothing, hygiene products, and school supplies.

• Hosted creative healing spaces where 5,000+ people have found comfort, community, and emotional support.

• Grown a global audience with 100,000+ views per post across social media, amplifying mental wellness on an international scale.

Every day as a Behavioral Therapist and Mental Health Advocate, I see exactly where support is needed most. I meet:

• Students who need shoes, clean clothes, or backpacks just to feel confident at school.

• Kids who rely on hygiene bins and emergency items to feel seen and cared for.

• Moms who need diapers, feminine products, formula, or a ride to medical appointments.

• Families doing everything they can to survive—but feeling unseen, unheard, and unsupported.

I refuse to let them navigate life alone.

What When Roses Bloom Does Right Now

Youth Support:

Backpack drives, school supplies, winter coats, shoes, clothing, snacks, and classroom resources.

Family Resources:

Diapers, wipes, formula, hygiene products, groceries, and transportation help for moms in crisis.

Community Care:

Safe spaces, free hugs, pop-up healing events, peer support, and direct resource connection through partners like Storehouse Community Resources.

Creative Healing:

Poetry, writing workshops, art sessions, and shared storytelling that transforms trauma into strength.

Access Points:

• The Rosebud Hotline for immediate emotional support

• The Rosebud Sanctuary Facebook group

• The WRB Global Discussion Forum — a 24/7 safe space where people from around the world can talk, heal, and grow together

• A global community spanning the U.S., Malaysia, Argentina, UK, Uganda, Canada, Denmark, South Africa, India, Kenya, the Philippines, Dominican Republic, and Dubai.

The Vision: The Rose Garden

I don’t want this to live only online or through pop-up drives.

My dream is to build The Rose Garden — a physical community center where every part of When Roses Bloom finally has a home.

A place for:

• Creative arts & writing rooms

• Mental health support and peer groups

• Youth programs & workshops

• Family care and resource distribution

• Meditation, relaxation, and sensory rooms

• Community gatherings and healing circles

• Safe spaces where anyone can walk in and know they belong

A place built by us, for us.

What This GoFundMe Supports

Your donations directly fund:

• School drives and essential supplies for students

• Emergency hygiene and family-care kits

• Diapers, formula, wipes, and baby items

• Transportation assistance for mothers

• Ongoing resource support through Storehouse and community partners

• Early-stage planning and development for The Rose Garden Community Center

Your impact is immediate. It goes straight into the hands of the people who need it most.

Why This Matters Now

As I serve locally, I am also carrying this mission nationally as Ms. Michigan USA.

Every stage, every microphone, every interview gives me another opportunity to amplify the message:

Healing is possible.

Resources should be accessible.

No one should feel alone while they bloom.

Your contribution doesn’t just support me — it pours directly into our kids, our moms, our families, and our future.

Thank you for standing with me.

Thank you for believing in this movement.

And thank you for helping me build something that will last for generations.

With love and gratitude,

Dez Durden

Founder, When Roses Bloom

Ms. Michigan USA