Rock Creek Foundation

Your brain does a lot for you. Return the favor. 🧠💜

On today’s post in our Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month series, we are keeping it simple. Five habits, no expensive supplements, no complicated routines. Just the basics that science actually backs. Sleep. Move. Eat well. Keep learning. Stay connected.

Small things done consistently are what actually protect your brain long term. Save this and start with one.

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Happy Pride Month. 🏳️‍🌈

June is colorful and unapologetically itself. The flags are flying and the energy is everything. Pride is a celebration, a statement, and a reminder all at once and we are here for every moment of it.

To the people on our team, the people we serve, and everyone who has had to fight a little harder just to be seen as they are, we see you. All of you.

June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month 💜

Alzheimer’s is a disease that does not just take memories. It takes the version of a person that the people around them know. That is a specific kind of grief that does not always have a name.

Over 11 million Americans provide unpaid care for someone with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia. That is 11 million people quietly rearranging their entire lives, often without asking for help or recognition. The disease gets the awareness campaigns. The caregivers mostly get overlooked. If you are a caregiver, a family member, or someone watching someone you love change in ways you cannot stop, this month is for you too. Not just the purple ribbon. You.

So this month, we want to acknowledge both. The people living with Alzheimer’s and the people who show up for them every single day without being asked twice.

Ocean City was amazing! Actually Conference was more amazing!!!! We had such a great week at the 2026 Direct Support and Supervision Conference! We definitely enjoyed learning, networking and celebrating the incredible work of DSPs and frontline leaders. Thank you to everyone who shared knowledge, experiences and inspiration during this conference. We are returning with fresh ideas, stronger connections and renewed enthusiasm to continue to make an impact!

On this Memorial Day, we remember the heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Their bravery and selflessness continue to inspire us every day. As we spend time with family and friends, let us also take a moment to reflect on the true meaning of today and honor those who are no longer with us. Thank you to all who served and to the families who carry their memories forward. ❤️🤍💙

It is Friday and before you fully check out for the weekend, we need you to do one thing. A quick mental health check in. 💚

How are you feeling? When did you last eat something that was not from a vending machine? Have you had enough sleep? When did you last go outside? And yes, we are asking about the phone too.

If things feel heavy right now, you do not have to carry it into the weekend alone. Save the second slide and reach out. The lines are open, free, and judgment free.

Now go enjoy your Friday. You earned it.

We pulled up to Gaithersburg High School last Wednesday and set up shop. 🎯

The Montgomery County Public Schools Transitioning Youth Fair is one of those events we genuinely look forward to. Students with disabilities and their families come out to figure out what life after school can actually look like, and we get to be part of that conversation. Adult services, vocational support, community resources. We had it all at the table, literally.

If you stopped by the RCF booth, spoke to us and grabbed something, we see you. And if you did not, now you know we exist. Come find us next time. 😄

Last Friday, the incredibly talented came through and had our consumers and staff making handmade candles ahead of Mother’s Day. The vibes were immaculate, the scents were even better, and let’s just say some of our consumers’ moms definitely received the best gifts ever - handmade candles, because they were made with love.

Candy, thank you for pulling up and making it a whole moment. This one was special. Happy Mother’s Day to every mom in our community that we are lucky enough to know and serve. You deserve it. 💐



Meet Travis, Rock Creek Foundation’s Director of Development and Fundraising!
 
Travis works behind the scenes building partnerships, researching grant opportunities, and connecting with local businesses and foundations to help bring valuable resources to RCF. His goal is simple: to help Rock Creek Foundation continue its important work while creating strong community relationships and increasing visibility throughout the region.
 
His passion for this work is deeply personal. Growing up right down the street from RCF and having a nephew with autism inspired Travis to advocate for individuals whose brilliance is too often overlooked by society. He believes differences should be celebrated, not labeled as “not normal.”
 
Outside of work, Travis enjoys spending quality time with his family. Newly married and raising four kids with his wife, he appreciates the simple things in life - nature, fishing, and peaceful moments away from the crowds. A former college basketball player, he jokes that as his athletic days slow down, fishing has officially become his new sport.
 
And if you’re wondering about his go-to snack? Skip the chocolate and cake - Travis reaches for seaweed snacks, with gummies making an occasional appearance!
 
We’re grateful to have Travis helping strengthen connections and opportunities for the Rock Creek Foundation community.