Logan Simpson

Lettuce recharge together! 💚 In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, our Tempe Happiness Committee served up some good vibes (and even better greens)! Taking a break to nourish our body and mind matters — and we're so glad our team got to do just that.

We encourage everyone to take time for themselves, step away when needed, and prioritize their mental and physical well-being — one salad at a time.

‼️Non-profit Highlight‼️

High Desert Heritage and Research is a non-profit that works with Tribes to recover and preserve artifacts and items from private collections. It is dedicated to leading the way in the next chapter of preservation through education, civic empowerment, Tribal leadership, and innovative research. Learn more at www.highdesertheritage.org, give them a follow, and consider donating to this meaningful cause.

Today we commemorate the lives and service of those who served our country with courage and honor. Happy Memorial Day!

In honor of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we acknowledge the stories and resilience connected to the Amache National Historic Site in Colorado. Once known as the Granada Relocation Center, Amache was one of ten incarceration sites established in the United States during World War II. It was built in remote Amache, Colorado in 1942. As a response to the attack on Pearl Harbor, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed an Executive Order authorizing the military to create “civilian exclusion zones.” Evacuation notices were posted in neighborhoods that forced Japanese Americans from their homes into internment camps. Over 10,000 people of Japanese ancestry passed through Amache.

Still, community persist in these dark times. Despite harsh conditions, the people incarcerated at Amache planted trees and gardens, organized sports teams and classes, and created peaceful places of worship. Schools, a hospital, fire and police departments, and a co-op store were also established behind the gates.

Amache was closed on October 15, 1945. Incarcerates were given $25 and a train ticket to begin rebuilding their lives. The Amache National Historic Site was established February 15, 2024. Although most of the original buildings have been removed or demolished, the original building foundations and historic road network are still visible. Through preservation efforts, the site also has a historic cemetery, a monument, and reconstructed and restored structures. The designation as a National Historic Site helps preserve this history so future generations may reflect on the past while looking toward a more just future. Learn more about Amache here: https://www.nps.gov/amch/index.htm

We hope you enjoyed celebrating this month with us and learned something new!

Source: nps.gov