Making women
feel seen!
Bliss began with a simple question: What if wellness felt accessible, welcoming, and rooted in community?
Too often, women, especially single mothers, immigrants, and those living in rural or low-income communities, are left out of conversations around holistic health. Transportation, cost, language, and stigma create barriers that keep many from receiving care they deserve.
Breaking Barriers
Bliss was born to change that. We are a community-centered nonprofit dedicated to breaking those barriers and bringing wellness directly to women who need it most.
Our trauma-informed and culturally sensitive approach means every woman is seen, valued, and cared for—without judgment.
Our vision is a Delaware where women of every background have access to peace, restoration, and tools to thrive.
Our Values
Compassion
Meeting women where they are, with love and care.
Inclusivity
Creating spaces that honor culture, language, and lived experience.
Restoration
Prioritizing healing and wholeness in every program.
Community
Thriving together through connection and support.
About Our Founder
Karlyssa Childers, is the Founder, CFO, and driving force behind Bliss Wellness Collective. With a passion for equity, wellness, and community healing, she brings a unique perspective to her work. Her background in grants management, nonprofit programing, and personal experiences as a Black woman have shown her that there is room to create and cultivate inclusive wellness spaces – particularly for women who are often overlooked.
Throughout her career in the nonprofit sector, she has been driven to empower underserved communities and break down the barriers that block access to health, resources, and opportunities.
She created Bliss not only as a program but as a movement that restores dignity, nurtures connection, and empowers women of all backgrounds to thrive.
As a leader, she is recognized for her compassion, cultural awareness, and commitment to creating trauma-informed environments where women are seen, valued, and supported. Guided by her vision, Bliss continues to grow across Delaware, bringing holistic wellness programs to minority and underserved women and helping them discover the tools they need for sustained change.
