Our mission is to provide healing experiences to those who are most in need through the transformative power of art, yoga, and diverse forms of expression.
Shine Your Light CT
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Shine Your Light CT (SYL) supports and inspires communities to unleash their creativity and build confidence by providing opportunities that promote self-expression. SYL partners with organizations throughout Connecticut, primarily in the Hartford County, in efforts to give individuals a voice through the Arts and movement. Creating and expressing gives people a break from usual thoughts, trains our brains to concentrate on details, and pay more attention to our environment.
Benefits that participants receive through SYL’s programs and services include:
- Relieves stress
- Increases empathy and love
- Enhances problem solving skills
- Boosts self-esteem and sense of achievement
DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITIES
SYL conducts a multi-faceted program that provides opportunities for individuals and communities to freely express themselves through a variety of offerings, including:
- Art experiences in painting, drawing, sculpture, crafting, and other areas.
- Mindfulness Moments in which SYL assists with helping individuals and communities with meditative experiences.
- Yoga experiences that encourage individuals to find what feels good within themselves.
- Creative writing activities for individuals to practice expressing their feelings on paper through words.
- Family or community engagement activities which encourage individuals to build relationships and do something different with one another.
Please consider making a meaningful contribution to SYL in efforts to assist with making health and wellness opportunities more accessible to your neighbors in need of support. Keep shining!
Current Total
$575
Of $5,000 Fundraising Goal
$500 in Donations +
$75 Bonus Bucks sponsored by Webster Bank
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