Best of Best Review proudly recognizes Daughters of Both Suns with the award for Best Trauma Informed Women’s Mental Health Nonprofit in South Carolina of 2026. This recognition highlights the organization’s commitment to creating accessible, culturally responsive, and healing centered support systems for Black and Latina women navigating mental health challenges, trauma recovery, and community care.

Founded by Jessica Sanchez, Founder and CEO of Daughters of Both Suns, the nonprofit organization has become a growing force in the mental health advocacy space through grassroots leadership, trauma informed initiatives, and community centered programming. Through a mission rooted in compassion, accessibility, and empowerment, Daughters of Both Suns continues to build pathways that connect underserved women with support, healing resources, and meaningful opportunities for long term wellness.

A Mission Built From Purpose and Lived Experience

Daughters of Both Suns was created from both professional expertise and lived understanding. Jessica Sanchez recognized the significant gaps that exist within traditional mental health systems, particularly for Black and Latina women who often face barriers related to affordability, stigma, language accessibility, and lack of culturally competent care.

With academic backgrounds in Psychology and Public Administration, Jessica combined advocacy, education, and community organizing to create an organization designed to meet women where they are. Rather than focusing solely on awareness, Daughters of Both Suns actively works to provide direct support, guidance, and healing centered resources that help women feel seen, supported, and empowered.

Best of Best Review selected Daughters of Both Suns for this award because of the organization’s ability to merge compassion with action. The nonprofit continues to demonstrate leadership through innovative community initiatives, authentic outreach, and a deep commitment to addressing mental health inequities in underserved communities.

BridgeCare Navigation Is Creating Real Pathways to Healing

One of the most impactful aspects of Daughters of Both Suns is its BridgeCare Navigation model. This initiative was developed to help women navigate complex mental health and wellness systems by connecting them with therapists, crisis resources, wellness support, and community services.

Unlike organizations that simply provide referrals, Daughters of Both Suns focuses on walking alongside individuals during vulnerable moments in their lives. The organization recognizes that healing is not one size fits all and that many women require guidance, encouragement, and culturally responsive support while navigating care systems.

Best of Best Review considered the organization’s focus on accessibility to be a defining factor in this recognition. Daughters of Both Suns actively works to reduce barriers that prevent women from receiving care. This includes addressing concerns related to affordability, stigma, transportation, language accessibility, and the lack of trauma informed providers within marginalized communities.

Jessica Sanchez shared, “Healing should never be considered a privilege. Every woman deserves access to support, safety, and resources that allow her to heal and thrive.”

Grassroots Leadership Driving Community Change

Jessica Sanchez has become widely recognized for her grassroots leadership style and her ability to create authentic community connections. Through wellness fairs, healing circles, workshops, outreach initiatives, and collaborative partnerships, Daughters of Both Suns continues to create spaces where women can openly discuss trauma, mental health, resilience, and healing.

The organization’s community centered approach stood out during the Best of Best Review selection process. Rather than operating from a distant or transactional model, Daughters of Both Suns focuses on building relationships with local nonprofits, healthcare providers, businesses, advocates, and community leaders to expand support systems and improve access to care.

This collaborative model has helped position the organization as a trusted community resource and an emerging voice within the nonprofit and mental health advocacy landscape. Through consistent outreach and advocacy, Daughters of Both Suns continues to strengthen conversations around mental health equity and culturally responsive support.

Jessica Sanchez explained, “We are building more than a nonprofit. We are building a community centered movement focused on breaking cycles, reducing stigma, and creating spaces where women feel seen, supported, and empowered.”

Creating Safe Spaces for Black and Latina Women

Best of Best Review also recognized Daughters of Both Suns for its dedication to creating safe and inclusive spaces for Black and Latina women. The organization understands that many women within underserved communities have historically faced obstacles when attempting to access mental health support.

Daughters of Both Suns addresses these challenges by prioritizing culturally responsive and trauma informed care that validates lived experiences while fostering dignity and trust. This approach has helped the organization build meaningful connections within communities that are often overlooked by traditional systems.

Through healing circles, educational programming, advocacy efforts, and community wellness initiatives, Daughters of Both Suns encourages women to prioritize mental health while helping reduce the stigma often associated with trauma and emotional wellness.

Jessica Sanchez stated, “Too many women suffer in silence because they do not know where to turn or feel that support was never designed for them. Daughters of Both Suns exists to help change that.”

Why Best of Best Review Selected Daughters of Both Suns

Best of Best Review evaluated Daughters of Both Suns using several key criteria that reflect excellence within the nonprofit and mental health advocacy sector. The organization demonstrated strong leadership in community engagement, trauma informed care, accessibility, advocacy, authenticity, educational outreach, collaborative partnerships, and long term impact.

The organization also stood out for its ability to combine professional expertise with genuine compassion and lived understanding. Daughters of Both Suns continues to create meaningful solutions that prioritize healing, empowerment, and community connection.

Another defining factor was the organization’s commitment to measurable community impact. Through outreach programs, wellness events, and support initiatives, Daughters of Both Suns continues to create opportunities for women to access care, connect with resources, and build resilience.

Jessica Sanchez shared, “Our goal is not just to raise awareness around mental health disparities, but to actively create pathways to care, connection, and long term healing.”

A Growing Voice in Mental Health Advocacy

As conversations surrounding trauma, mental health equity, and community healing continue to expand nationally, Daughters of Both Suns is becoming an important voice within the advocacy space. Jessica Sanchez has continued to amplify these conversations through public speaking engagements, podcast appearances, workshops, and community initiatives focused on empowerment and education.

The organization’s ability to combine advocacy with actionable support continues to distinguish it within the nonprofit sector. Best of Best Review recognizes Daughters of Both Suns not only for its current impact, but also for its long term vision of creating healthier, more connected communities where healing is accessible to every woman regardless of background or circumstance.

Looking Ahead

Daughters of Both Suns continues to expand its outreach efforts and strengthen partnerships that support underserved women and families. With a growing platform and increasing community recognition, the organization remains focused on building sustainable support systems rooted in compassion, dignity, and accessibility.

Best of Best Review is honored to recognize Daughters of Both Suns as the Best Trauma Informed Women’s Mental Health Nonprofit in South Carolina of 2026 for its dedication to healing centered advocacy, community leadership, and meaningful social impact.

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