10/12/2026
As we honor Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we are reminded that modern-day colonialism is an ongoing reality.
At Verde, our foundation is built on Indigenous wisdom and traditional healing, passed down through the ancestral lineage of our founder, Crystal Dorado. Because of this connection, sacred reciprocity is at the heart of our mission.
Through our retreats, workshops, services we build conscious relationships that honor and uplift local voices.
The Crisis Facing Maya Communities: The expansion of luxury corporations and real estate development in the Riviera Maya comes at a devastating cost—bringing forced evictions, gentrification, food disparities, and the pollution of sacred cenotes.
When communities are forced to rely heavily on tourism, local food systems are displaced. A quiet tourism season combined with a drought has left families in Quintana Roo facing urgent food insecurity.
How You Can Help: The Maya community has reached out to us for immediate assistance with essential staples: maíz (corn) and frijoles (beans).
We invite you to join us in supporting them:
✨ Digital Donations:
* PayPal:
* Zelle: [email protected]
📍 In-Person Cash Drop-Off: Drop off cash donations at our studio: 905 W 18th St, Pilsen.
100% of funds will purchase and deliver bulk sacks of fresh grains to sustain these families.
➡️ Swipe through to read news reports and resources on Indigenous land rights and environmental impacts in southern Mexico.
We are still here. We will not be erased. 🌾✨