Rooted in Wellness. Rising in Purpose. Growing Together.
Rooted & Rising Together is a community wellness initiative created to help individuals and families build healthier, stronger, and more connected lives.
Through movement, mental wellness, nutrition, financial education, personal development, and meaningful community connections, we create accessible experiences that encourage people to care for their minds, bodies, finances, families, and futures.
Because when people are given the tools, knowledge, and support to grow, entire communities become stronger.
Join us August 30, 2026 for our 1st FREE Community Wellness Event in Salem, NJ.
Join us for our 1st FREE Self Care Community Rooted & Rising Event.
Event Details:
Date: August 30, 2026
Time: 1-5pm est
Location: Salem City, NJ Football Field
FREE EVENT
August 30, 2026
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1-5pm est.
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Location: Salem City Football Field
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August 30, 2026 ✳︎ 1-5pm est. ✳︎ Location: Salem City Football Field ✳︎
Ready to Experience Rooted & Rising Together?
Our events are designed to support the whole person and the entire family.
Each experience brings together wellness professionals, educators, community leaders, fitness instructors, financial experts, local businesses, and organizations committed to helping people thrive.
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Participants are invited to pause, release stress, and reconnect with themselves through calming sound, breathing, and guided relaxation.
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Accessible movement sessions encourage adults and children to improve flexibility, balance, mobility, and body awareness together.
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High-energy workouts create a fun and encouraging environment where participants can move, build confidence, and experience the power of community.
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Local organizations, businesses, and professionals connect attendees with services, programs, education, and ongoing support.
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Rooted & Rising Together welcomes individuals, parents, children, teenagers, grandparents, caregivers, and families of all backgrounds.
Our programming is designed to create shared experiences that help families learn, move, communicate, and grow together.
Children and adults can participate in age-inclusive activities while discovering practical tools that can be continued at home.
Because healthier individuals create healthier families, and healthier families help build stronger communities.
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Take a moment to relax, reset & recharge with a complimentary mini massage provided by a wellness professional Zia/
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Community leaders and wellness professionals share practical strategies for managing stress, building resilience, improving emotional well-being, and navigating life’s challenges.
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Attendees gain practical information about budgeting, saving, credit, investing, financial goal-setting, and building a stronger financial future.
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Families learn realistic ways to improve eating habits, hydration, meal planning, energy, and overall wellness without feeling overwhelmed.
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Interactive conversations help participants reflect on their values, strengths, goals, habits, and vision for the future.
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Guests can enjoy light refreshments and family-friendly giveaways while connecting with other members of the community.
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Shop. Support. Connect.
Discover local businesses, wellness brands, creatives, and community vendors offering products, services, and resources designed to help our community grow and thrive.
Meet Our Speakers & Wellness Experts
Alchemy Green
Alchemy Green, LCSW-C, RYT is a Clinical Wellness Practitioner and the Founding CEO of Holistic Harmony Inc. Passionate about whole-person wellness, she helps individuals cultivate mental, emotional, and physical well-being through holistic healing practices. At Rooted & Rising Together, Alchemy will lead a restorative sound bath experience and join our Mental Health & Wellness Panel, sharing practical insights on stress reduction, healing, and creating a more balanced life.
Malcolm Coley
Malcolm Coley is an entrepreneur and technology leader, serving as the Founder of AI startup ReadyPromptOne and Co-Founder of Futures First Gaming. Passionate about innovation and emerging technologies, Malcolm helps individuals and businesses understand how artificial intelligence can unlock new opportunities, improve productivity, and prepare for the future of work. At Rooted & Rising Together, he'll share practical insights on using AI to grow personally and professionally in today's digital world.
Alexis Holmes
Alexis Holmes, PMHNP-BC, is a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner dedicated to supporting individuals on their mental health and wellness journey. She is passionate about helping people better understand their mental well-being, build resilience, and access the tools needed to live healthier, more balanced lives. At Rooted & Rising Together, Alexis will serve as a panelist on the Mental Health & Wellness Panel, where she will share practical insights on mental wellness, self-care, and the importance of prioritizing your mental health.
Madinah Thomas
Madinah Thomas is the owner of Prosperous Path Financial Solutions, where she helps individuals, families, and businesses build stronger financial futures through accounting, tax preparation, and financial education. At Rooted & Rising Together, she'll share practical tips on budgeting, financial wellness, and creating a path toward long-term financial success.
Mariah Hilliard
Mariah Hilliard is an Exercise Specialist, Stretch Practitioner, and Pilates Instructor dedicated to helping individuals improve their strength, flexibility, mobility, and overall wellness. Passionate about making movement accessible to everyone, she empowers people to build healthier lifestyles through intentional exercise and body awareness. At Rooted & Rising Together, Mariah will lead an energizing Pilates session, guiding participants through movements designed to improve balance, core strength, flexibility, and overall well-being.
Maliha Khan
Maliha' Khan is the Founder of Maliha' The Brand and a TikTok Shop Affiliate passionate about entrepreneurship, personal growth, and empowering others to pursue their goals with confidence. Through her journey as a business owner and content creator, she inspires others to remain resilient while building a purpose-driven life. At Rooted & Rising Together, Maliha' will serve as a panelist on the Mental Health & Wellness Panel, sharing her perspective on staying motivated, overcoming challenges, and protecting your mental well-being while pursuing success.
SaQuion Guillet
Saquion Gullett is an author, storyteller, multimedia professional, and production videographer who uses the power of storytelling to inspire, educate, and connect with others. Through his creative work, he highlights the importance of resilience, purpose, and authentic self-expression. At Rooted & Rising Together, Saquion will serve as a panelist on the Mental Health & Wellness Panel, sharing how storytelling, creativity, and community can support healing, personal growth, and staying motivated through life's challenges.
Austin Medley
Austin H. Medley is a Family Pastor dedicated to helping individuals and families strengthen their faith, relationships, and overall well-being. Passionate about encouraging personal growth and resilience, Austin creates spaces for meaningful conversations that inspire healing and hope. At Rooted & Rising Together, he will serve as a panelist on the Mental Health & Wellness Panel, sharing insights on emotional wellness, purpose, and building strong, healthy communities.
Jomar Turner
Jomar Turner is a Transportation & Fleet Manager, author, and entrepreneur who is passionate about leadership, personal growth, and helping others take control of their lives. Through his professional experience and personal journey, he encourages individuals to build resilience, embrace discipline, and navigate life's challenges with purpose. At Rooted & Rising Together, Jomar will serve as a panelist on the Mental Health & Wellness Panel, sharing insights on perseverance, mindset, and maintaining emotional wellness through life's transitions.
Mark “Oak Tree” Brown
Mark "Oak Tree" Brown is a Heavyweight Champion from Salem, New Jersey, known for his larger-than-life presence, infectious energy, and the ability to light up every room he enters. At Rooted & Rising Together, he will lead an energizing Community Boxing Workout, encouraging participants to release stress, channel their energy with purpose, and rise above life's challenges as they work toward their personal goals and greatness. His high-energy session is designed to leave the community feeling empowered, motivated, and ready to rise.
Mental Health & WellnessAt Rooted & Rising Together, we believe mental health is just as important as physical health. Through meaningful conversations, wellness resources, and supportive community connections, we empower individuals and families to build resilience, manage life's challenges, and prioritize their emotional well-being with confidence and compassion.
Our Community Impact
Rooted & Rising Together is designed to create more than a memorable day.
Our goal is to help participants leave with information, relationships, resources, and practical tools they can use in their everyday lives.
We are working to create measurable impact in areas including:
Healthier daily habits
Increased physical activity
Greater mental health awareness
Improved financial knowledge
Stronger family communication
Increased access to local resources
Deeper community engagement
Greater confidence in personal goal-setting
We would love to learn more around how we can better serve the community. Please click below to take the wellness survey.
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Nutrition & Healthy Living
At Rooted & Rising Together, we believe Healthy nutrition is the foundation of overall well-being. We provide practical education, resources, and guidance that empower individuals and families to make healthier food choices, build lasting habits, and support lifelong physical and mental wellness
Our Story Behind Rooted & Rising Together
Rooted & Rising Together was founded from a passion for empowering individuals and families with the tools, resources, and support needed to build healthier lives and stronger communities.
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Rooted & Rising Together was founded by Armance’ T. Jones, a South Jersey native who believes that strong communities begin with individuals who feel supported, informed, and empowered.
More than a decade ago, Armance’ left South Jersey to attend college in Los Angeles, California. Since then, she has built a career spanning more than 15 years across supply chain management, digital marketing, product development, business strategy, and data science.
Throughout her professional journey, she has helped organizations develop infrastructure, improve operations, launch products, strengthen their brands, and execute strategies designed to support sustainable growth.
Today, Armance’ leads Armance’ Digital, a growth marketing and business consulting firm that works with businesses and organizations to build stronger brands, optimize systems, and scale through strategy, marketing, technology, and innovation.
Her career has also given her the opportunity to travel internationally each year, collaborate with professionals across industries, and learn from people and communities with different experiences and perspectives.
Through that journey, one lesson became increasingly clear:
Lasting success requires more than professional achievement.
It also requires caring for your mental, physical, emotional, and financial well-being while remaining grounded in your values, purpose, relationships, and community.
Those lessons became the foundation for Rooted & Rising Together.
After years of helping businesses and organizations grow, Armance’ felt called to bring that same passion for development back to the community that helped shape her.
Rooted & Rising Together is her commitment to creating opportunities for individuals and families to access practical tools, meaningful conversations, supportive relationships, and resources that encourage long-term personal and community growth.
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We envision communities where wellness is accessible, practical, inclusive, and supported.
A community where people have the resources to care for their mental health.
A community where families can learn healthy habits together.
A community where financial education is available and understandable.
A community where people feel connected, encouraged, and equipped to move forward.
Rooted & Rising Together is not only about hosting events.
It is about creating a growing network of people and organizations committed to building healthier families, stronger neighborhoods, and more sustainable futures.
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From startups to seasoned brands, we partner with people who care about doing things right—and doing them well.
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Rooted & Rising Together is powered by collaboration and the shared commitment to building healthier, stronger communities. Our Community Partners play a vital role by sharing their expertise, services, and resources with individuals and families throughout South Jersey. We welcome partnerships with health and wellness professionals, mental health advocates, fitness trainers, yoga and Pilates instructors, nutrition educators, financial professionals, schools, nonprofits, local businesses, corporate sponsors, and volunteers who are passionate about making a positive impact. Together, we are expanding access to education, wellness, and community resources while creating meaningful opportunities for families to learn, grow, and thrive.
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Money Moves for a Secure Future
At Rooted & Rising Together, we believe financial wellness is an essential part of building a strong future. Through practical education on budgeting, saving, credit, investing, and wealth-building, we empower individuals and families to make informed financial decisions, create lasting stability, and build a legacy for future generations. Because every smart money move today is an investment in tomorrow.
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A Special Thank You to the City of Salem, NJ
We are grateful to the City of Salem for partnering with us to bring Rooted & Rising Together to our community. Your support helps create opportunities for individuals and families to connect, grow, and thrive. Thank you for investing in the health, wellness, and future of Salem.
