Yoga 4 Change celebrates the organization’s 8th year since inception on March 1, 2022. The day will commemorate eight years of offering physical and mental health resources to 4 unique populations: veterans, youth, individuals who are incarcerated and those living with mental health conditions. The virtual fundraising event will begin at 6:30pm and consists of eight rounds of BINGO with the potential to win eight fun prizes. Prizes include donations from JetBlue, lululemon, EVOOGuy Olive Oil, Buddha Pants, and many more. At 6:30pm, Executive Director, Michelle LeClair, will give a short recap of 2021 and the first BINGO game will begin after. We invite the public to join us. General admission tickets cost $30 and include one BINGO card and there is the option to buy additional cards at the time of ticket purchase.
Yoga 4 Change was founded in 2014 in Jacksonville, FL and has since expanded to serve three additional regions across the state: South Florida, Tampa Bay, and Central Florida. In 2021, Yoga 4 Change partnered with 40 facilities across the state, offering an average of 70 weekly classes. Data continues to be collected before and after every class to evaluate the impact Yoga 4 Change programming has on individuals. The organization continues to see proof that Yoga 4 Change programming has a statistically significant decrease in participant’s stress and physical pain, as well as a statistically significant improvement in mood and positive coping skills.
“It’s really special to be able to celebrate eight years. We have expanded rapidly across the state, pivoted programming from in-person to virtual to a hybrid of the two, due to the pandemic, and our team has grown exponentially over the years,” says Director of Development, Breanna Tivvis. “We are excited to be celebrating virtually, as it gives us the opportunity to connect with the broader community.”
To purchase a ticket, head to the event page: https://www.y4c.org/events/2022/3/1/virtual-birthday-bingo-party. To learn more about the organization, head to their website: y4c.org.
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Yoga 4 Change is a 501(c)(3) organization that achieves meaningful change for veterans, incarcerated individuals, youth, and those living with mental health conditions through a purpose-driven yoga program. Y4C aims to heal and empower these underserved populations, creating healthier, safer communities, one class at a time. Follow the organization on social media (@y4c_official); online (y4c.org) or check out their YouTube Station.
