The H Collective

Rooted in care. Built for what’s real.

When I was first diagnosed with MS, I wasn’t just overwhelmed by the physical toll; I was shocked by how hard it was to find care that felt human. Doctors talked around me. Resources didn’t reflect me. And the deeper I got into managing my illness, the more I saw how many people, especially Black and Brown folks, were simply falling through the cracks.

What started as conversations in living rooms and DMs became something bigger. Something necessary. That’s how The H Collective was born.

We’re a nonprofit built by people living with MS, designed to support those the system overlooks. We’re not here to talk about awareness for the sake of it; we’re here to provide actual resources, education that resonates, and a community that reminds you you’re not alone.

Our Beliefs

We believe MS care should reflect culture, equity, and real lived experience. We believe no one should have to fight this hard to feel safe, seen, or supported. And we believe in building what we wish existed, for ourselves, and for the ones coming next.

Two women, Marti and friend, hugging on a city sidewalk at night with parked cars and neon signs in the background.
Marti Hines, a woman with long brown hair in a pink jacket hugging a man in black, smiling and holding a phone, outdoors at a Multiple Sclerosis awareness event.
Group of women, including Marti Hines, walking outdoors in a park-like area, smiling and enjoying themselves, with trees and a road in the background. The event is for Multiple Sclerosis Awareness.

What We Do

Our work is rooted in real-life needs. We meet people where they are, with empathy, action, and support that makes a difference.

Here’s what that looks like:

Marti Hines smiling with a walker in Times Square, New York City, surrounded by people and bright digital billboards.

What We’re Building Next


We’re laying the foundation for a housing and reentry initiative designed for people living with MS who are coming out of incarceration, homelessness, or health-related displacement.

This will include:

Transitional housing

Wraparound reentry services

Safe, affirming spaces designed with accessibility in mind


Because treatment is only one part of the picture, dignity starts with a door to walk through.


Whether you're here to donate, share resources, or partner on the next big thing, you're part of this movement.

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