“With the world watching, and the nation finally awake, if there is will, bravery, action, and a genuine commitment to listening to the voices of those most impacted, we can collectively create a world full of real possibilities, hope and justice.”\t— Tonya Amos
\n\n We are partnering with Tonya Amos of Grown Women Dance Collective to establish the Joyful Movement Whole Life Program, a scholarship program to train and mentor residents of disinvested neighborhoods to become audacious movement educators and leaders in their communities. \n
\n The two year certification program includes Comprehensive and Post-Rehabilitation Pilates teacher training, danced-based movement, mental health counseling, nutrition, entrepreneurship skills, paid internships, and job placement assistance. Launching in Sept 2021, the Joyful Movement Program will leverage community-based expertise to help break the cycle of intergenerational poverty; and impact health disparities in Black and Brown communities. \n
\n A program of Grown Women Dance Collective, fiscally sponsored by 501c3 Dancers Group, the Joyful Movement Whole Life Program is funded solely by grants, corporate partners and our Pilates community! \n
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\n \n Fundraising Classes for Joyful Movement Whole Life Program!
\n\n How can YOU get involved? We are asking all interested Studios to hold 1 fundraiser class during the month of June.\n
\n You set the date, time and decide in-person or virtual (depending on local COVID regulations.) Instead of “buying” a class, your clients donate directly to the Joyful Movement Whole Life Program using the “donate now” button. Each donor will receive a tax deductible receipt. \n
\n BONUS -- Balanced Body is matching dollar-for-dollar donations from your fundraising class! \n
\n Ready to plan YOUR fundraising class? Look below for graphics and suggested copy to get you started!\n
To get started or for more information, contact Tonya Amos at Tonya@GrownWomenDance.org or (925) 680 4400.
\nJoyful Movement Fundraising Class – Marketing Resources
\n\n How to create \"Donate\" button for Your Fundraising Class:
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- Set-up your client class in your Studio operating system \n
- Instead of charging a class fee, use “Donate to Joyful Movement” hyperlinked to https://www.flipcause.com/secure/cause_pdetails/MTE2NzQ2 \n
- Be sure your clients enter your Studio Name on the donor line so we can track your Studio's donation \n
- ALL funds go direct to the Joyful Movement Whole Life Program (via the Grown Women Dance Collective a fiscally sponsored project of Dancers' Group 5013C) \n
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\n \n When I first became aware of the systemic racial inequality in this country, I was dismayed, saddened, and heartsick. I wanted to do something to help change things for the better. When I learned about the Joyful Movement Program, I decided to put my actions where my heart is.\n
\n Our fundraiser classes have been going for 3 months now. They are a part of “who” my studio is. I believe we all need to open our hearts and take measurable action to create a more equitable society in which every person has the same chance for success.\n
Gwen Miller
\n The Gwen Miller Studio\nWe are here to help!
\nQuestions about the graphics or how to use them? Please contact us.
\nQuestions about holding a fundraising class? Please contact Tonya Amos.
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