5/28/2023 0 Comments Yoga class bingo![]() I heard about this program and was really eager to help make this time easier for the seniors through a Bingo game.” I thought about how much harder this has to be for seniors who have been even more locked down, don’t have activities to keep them busy, or maybe aren’t near any family and feel pretty alone in this. “I had been thinking about how I was struggling with quarantine and the lock down all while I still had school and other activities running through Zoom. Here’s what she had to say about helping out: Lindsey Jacobs, a rising junior at Evanston Township High School, is one of the students who volunteered to help bring the Bingo group online so the seniors could play. “It’s truly special to see how generations can connect through joint activities, even in a virtual environment.” “This exciting partnerhip is mutually beneficial because it allows the students to provide valuable assistance to the older adults in our community while earning community service credit,” said Judy Newton, LSCF chairperson. Through a new volunteer program organized by the Levy Senior Center Foundation (LSCF) leadership the teens were able to provide support to older adults in this challenging time. And while their regular in-person games were suspended with the stay-at-home order, some members of the Bingo group were able to stay connected online, thanks to a group of generous high school volunteers who have made a difference. Follow the organization on social media online (y4c.org) or check out their YouTube Station.For more than a decade, a dedicated group of more than 40 friends has gathered at the Levy Senior Center each week to play Bingo, socialize and have fun. Y4C aims to heal and empower these underserved populations, creating healthier, safer communities, one class at a time. 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. To learn more about the organization, head to their website: y4c.org. To purchase a ticket, head to the event page. “We are excited to be celebrating virtually, as it gives us the opportunity to connect with the broader community.” “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. 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. Data continues to be collected before and after every class to evaluate the impact Yoga 4 Change programming has on individuals. ![]() In 2021, Yoga 4 Change partnered with 40 facilities across the state, offering an average of 70 weekly classes. ![]() 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. 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. At 6:30pm, Executive Director, Michelle LeClair, will give a short recap of 2021 and the first BINGO game will begin after. Prizes include donations from JetBlue, lululemon, EVOOGuy Olive Oil, Buddha Pants, and many more. The virtual fundraising event will begin at 6:30pm and consists of eight rounds of BINGO with the potential to win eight fun prizes. 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. ![]() Yoga 4 Change celebrates the organization's 8th year since inception on March 1, 2022.
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