tag:windsongmovement.org,2005:/blogs/jumpstart-weekly-blog?p=23JUMPSTART Weekly Blog2017-10-13T10:19:01-05:00WindSong Movementfalsetag:windsongmovement.org,2005:Post/47389732017-06-08T23:11:45-05:002023-12-10T11:32:37-06:00DONATIONS?<p style="text-align: center;"><em><span class="font_xl">Currently serving homeless families @ Family Gateway!</span></em></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><em><span class="font_xl">*Donation bins & reserved shelter parking located in parking lot off Canton & S St. Paul St in Dallas, TX*</span></em></p>WindSong Movementtag:windsongmovement.org,2005:Post/43969462016-09-29T19:26:44-05:002021-02-28T04:26:42-06:00Dancing Freedom Event on October 16th<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">Join us next Sunday as we connect with the women and children @ Mosaic through Dancing Freedom, facilitated by Sarah Spirals! (Click on photo for more info)<br><br><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1761511357469524/" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/176096/313024135ac8b6196118b3c5e85342162b08cf9c/medium/sarah-s.jpg?1475195454" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></a></span><br>We empower love, soul, freedom, authenticity, resiliency, sufficiency, creativity, self-respect and healthy intimacy. </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">We inspire sacred play, work, meditation and relationship. </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">We stand for sovereignty, unity in diversity and peace. </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">The intention is Dancing Freedom: all beings participating joyously as unique, enlightened individuals in singular and collective awakening. </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Be and dance who you really are. </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">“There is only one rule — you cannot do it wrong.”<br> </p>4:34WindSong Movementtag:windsongmovement.org,2005:Post/43188062016-08-10T14:27:32-05:002022-05-16T04:34:09-05:00Events Resuming in October<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/176096/8a6f3713a7c274df6315c2d308760021406cd195/original/14012542-1179807475391766-191549611-o.png?1470856631" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">We say a bittersweet farewell to these children at Family Gateway as the shelter suspends upcoming activities for the beginning of the school year. The team is using this time wisely by joining forces with with Laura Zamora of The Super Love Heroes & Ross DeOtte of Feed My People. In Unity, JUMPSTART will make an epic comeback during the month of September ^__^ Please join our mailing list & like us on <a contents="Facebook" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/jumpstartwindsongmovement" target="_blank">Facebook</a> in order to stay updated with the latest news!<br><br>(Interested in becoming a volunteer? <a contents="Email" data-link-label="" data-link-type="email" href="mailto:kkidwell@familygateway.org" target="_blank">Email</a> your completed <a contents="background check" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://zooglelabs.com/campaigns/346248/29031504/aHR0cDovL2ZhbWlseWdhdGV3YXkub3JnL3dwLWNvbnRlbnQvdXBsb2Fkcy8yMDE1LzA2L1ZvbHVudGVlci1BcHBsaWNhdGlvbi5wZGY=" target="_blank">background check</a> & watch our '<a contents="Introduction to JUMPSTART" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uHMN-OexmVM" target="_blank">Introduction to JUMPSTART</a>' video to join us in this inspiring journey!)<br><br>There is no 'right' way to give. We accept all offerings of your heart's calling :) So that we may get connected, please feel free to fill out a contact form<br><br>~In Love</span></div>5:16WindSong Movementtag:windsongmovement.org,2005:Post/43103822016-08-04T17:06:48-05:002017-01-12T09:28:13-06:00Coloring & Crafts!<p style="text-align: center;"><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/626185884219134/" target="_blank"><span class="font_large"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/176096/bf19ddfdc9d42c52f0b1aa662a1a6d4bc265ee46/original/coloring.jpg?1470348461" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></span></a><span class="font_regular">(Click on the image to be re-directed to our Facebook event)</span><br><br><span class="font_large">Collin Boaz has been drawing and coloring for the past five years. Often used to boost creativity, Collin (aka Peacea Delic) uses coloring as a form of self-expression, personal discovery and as a tool for colorful healing. Coloring is growing in popularity as a way for both adults and children to reduce stress and supplement meditation practices throughout the country. <br><br>Join Peacea Delic and the rest of the JUMPSTART crew during our Creative Coloring workshop. We can’t wait to see you there! </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_regular">** YOU MUST FILL OUT A BACKGROUND CHECK 48HRS PRIOR TO ATTENDING THIS EVENT (Pertaining to crimes against children)! </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_regular">Download the volunteer forms <a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://familygateway.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Volunteer-Application.pdf" target="_blank">here</a>.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_regular">Either upload to google docs and edit online or print and scan these forms, fill them out, and email to our volunteer coordinator at <a contents="kkidwell@familygateway.org" data-link-label="" data-link-type="email" href="mailto:kkidwell@familygateway.org" target="_blank">kkidwell@familygateway.org</a> :)</span></p>WindSong Movementtag:windsongmovement.org,2005:Post/42835502016-07-18T12:22:18-05:002022-05-10T12:35:47-05:00Music and Songwriting with Daisy and friends!<p><span class="font_large"><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/195832807486492/" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/176096/e861e191bf61c65f44335ba4f5dc7e2e72cf9ce2/original/screen-shot-2016-07-18-at-12-05-25-pm.png?1468862496" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a><br>We're calling all volunteers to join us for an incredible night of singing and songwriting! My vision is to create a kind and loving space for the children to write down and sing out what is on their hearts! You don't have to play a musical instrument to join, but are more than welcome to bring one if you have one! RSVP today and make a difference in a child's life! (Click the picture above to be re-directed to the event page.)<br><br>Location is 711 S St Paul St, Dallas, TX! Please park in the fenced lot off Canton street past the donation bins in the spots marked 'Reserved'. This lot is monitored by security 24/7 :)</span></p>WindSong Movementtag:windsongmovement.org,2005:Post/42566882016-06-29T22:27:41-05:002017-01-12T09:28:13-06:00Breakdancing to Freedom!<p><span class="font_large"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/176096/a48621f0832489be6a3e7cc43da902dae1230f0e/original/dsc05616.jpg?1467257251" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">Join Raquel Rockill Zamora and Evman Jones as we battle it out b-kid style with the homeless children living in transition at Family Gateway shelter. Wednesday 7/13 @ 6:45pm! Get ready to bust a move!<br><br>Location is 711 S St Paul St, Dallas, TX! Please park in the fenced lot off Canton street past the donation bins in the spots marked 'Reserved'. This lot is monitored by security 24/7 :)</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="Xxyt7HaO9WQ" data-video-thumb-url="http://img.youtube.com/vi/Xxyt7HaO9WQ/0.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xxyt7HaO9WQ?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="315" width="560" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>WindSong Movementtag:windsongmovement.org,2005:Post/42359142016-06-17T15:52:53-05:002017-01-12T09:28:12-06:00JUMPSTART Hoola Hooping with Elizabeth Lane-Allen!<p><span class="font_large"><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/969797669784252/" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/176096/82a9fa2c49df8aa581efe7271f94447b2eec3f28/original/hooping.jpg?1466196748" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a><br>JUMPSTART volunteers aim to be a light in a child's life by providing a safe space for them to express themselves without the pressures of daily life growing up in a homeless shelter. What better way to branch out and get silly than hoola hooping? Join Elizabeth Lane-Allen this Wednesday the 22nd as she leads us in a fun instructional class on hooping and shows us just how fun it can be! Click our picture above for event details!</span></p>WindSong Movementtag:windsongmovement.org,2005:Post/42238702016-06-10T14:37:19-05:002017-01-12T09:28:12-06:00Growing Food w/ Farmer Ross<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">The participants of JUMPSTART this week had tons of fun learning to grow food with Farmer Ross and friends! </span></div><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/176096/78424168cca51b5bdd246ffe8062507d227dc18f/original/13346725-10209303725221120-5454037739175671951-n.jpg?1465586587" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/176096/b6e857d486f172c2fd886e49d02bf5f923633e57/medium/13406928-10209303729621230-9041601170695224831-n.jpg?1465586554" class="size_m justify_left border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/176096/c312e8fbeec32b749fbb6287c1d37ec726b08271/medium/13434878-10209303728821210-8149173556412099970-n.jpg?1465586568" class="size_m justify_center border_" /><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/176096/bc238798b4ef8bb0fcba096a82d4802cee19cbf5/original/13434955-10209303726181144-860865936764698764-n.jpg?1465586573" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/176096/4ac5b0be45a15c24af3462a4f82a8ced68ad71f1/medium/13423873-10209303725621130-3746162559925471537-n.jpg?1465586578" class="size_m justify_left border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/176096/12d7e63b81d7cd4e9193ba2796374771e8460fcd/medium/13339454-10209303729261221-5166928415635488898-n.jpg?1465586561" class="size_m justify_center border_" /><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/176096/d1df98add0a5245222249b126a62d841c5876bb5/original/13412935-10209303725061116-4044036344308696191-n.jpg?1465586637" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><div style="text-align: center;">
<br><span class="font_large">We bid the children farewell singing 'People of the Earth Tribe', an unforgettable moment!<br><br><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="3x_A6B1QmTA" data-video-thumb-url="http://img.youtube.com/vi/3x_A6B1QmTA/0.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3x_A6B1QmTA?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="315" width="560" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe><br><br>Thank you for keeping up with us at JUMPSTART! Please join us on 6/22 for Elizabeth Lane-Allen's hoola-hooping workshop!</span>
</div>WindSong Movementtag:windsongmovement.org,2005:Post/42084222016-06-02T11:38:20-05:002017-01-12T09:28:12-06:00JUMPSTART Growing Food w/ Farmer Ross!<p><span class="font_large"><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1149140408463814/" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/176096/d3588b262185fce5a65bb95e2cd91718c0ce61aa/original/13331048-530929013763669-5255473000069215922-n.jpg?1464885323" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a><br><br>Are you interested in learning to sustainably grow your own food? Are you invested in exposing the new generation to the ins and outs of food alchemy? Join us for JUMPSTART on Wednesday, June 8th as we plant seeds to grow at home and discuss how nature provides all of the conditions for growing food as well as our role in the process. Also, we will explore the energy of food and how it can best be used to serve our highest! There will be an opportunity at the end of the evening to participate in a Q&A geared towards encouraging all to think about the energies and roles that food plays in our lives. (Click the picture to be re-directed to our Facebook event!)</span></p>WindSong Movementtag:windsongmovement.org,2005:Post/41661452016-05-04T17:49:29-05:002017-01-12T09:28:12-06:00JUMPSTART Theatre with Izzy and Omar!<p><span class="font_large"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/176096/cab05dcb985be23eadfb2449e964f438b270a049/original/izzy3.jpg?1462401941" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br>Theatre is a collaborative form of art that not only has many benefits but is also a ton of fun! Cultures across the globe have enjoyed theatre throughout their histories into present day. It is one of the most widely practiced and appreciated forms of art. Join us at 7pm on 5/11 at Family Gateway (711 S St Paul St Dallas, TX) where we will have two Dallas based professional actors lead us in an introduction to theatre workshop. Leave your inhibitions at the door and bring your open mind and heart and be prepared to have a blast!</span></p><br> WindSong Movementtag:windsongmovement.org,2005:Post/41397872016-04-16T18:08:22-05:002023-12-10T13:13:51-06:00JUMPSTART Yoga and Play!<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/176096/497f79c49257c033560a10112d7f79d5b271856d/original/yoga-kids.jpg?0" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><p><span class="font_large">Thanks to the community's support and ongoing interest, 20 kid-size yoga mat kits (including strap and instructional DVD) have been donated to JUMPSTART for the kids at Family Gateway! Join us on 4/20 as we give the kids their mats and teach them how to follow along with the DVD! We will also be making name tags and engaging in various other art projects! Come be a light for these children and join us this Wednesday!<br><br>(Visit <a contents="https://www.facebook.com/events/456044764592778/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/456044764592778/">https://www.facebook.com/events/456044764592778/</a> for more info)</span></p>WindSong Movementtag:windsongmovement.org,2005:Post/41171942016-04-01T20:01:06-05:002017-01-12T09:28:12-06:00JUMPSTART Drum Circle with Chris Campbell<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/176096/d9bea639877d0fb3e2b686052e42c4f2ecd3a325/original/chris-jumpstart.jpg?0" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br><br><span class="font_large">Join us for a family-style drum circle! Drum circles foster a sense of community and creativity, while also providing participants’ an outlet to physically express emotions in a safe, nonviolent way through playing hand drums and other percussive instruments to create a cohesive melody or beat. Don't forget to bring any extra drums you don't mind if the kids play with! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">“Music creates order out of chaos: for rhythm imposes unanimity upon the divergent, melody imposes continuity upon the disjointed, and harmony imposes compatibility upon the incongruous” -Yehudi Menuhin </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">What is the JUMPSTART Movement: <br>Founded by Daisy WindSong, JUMPSTART is a nonprofit project for local musicians, artists and loving members of the community to work hand-in-hand with children living in DFW homeless shelters. <br>By igniting the passions of these children, JUMPSTART volunteers aim to provide the children with healthy tools of self-expression that can be used for managing stress, anxiety and boosting individual confidence – curbing future long-term effects of peer pressure, involvement with drugs and/or gang violence.</span></p><span class="font_large">For location, time, and discussion board, please <a contents="click here!" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1589957801330932/" target="_blank">click here!</a></span>WindSong Movementtag:windsongmovement.org,2005:Post/40947732016-03-18T13:23:17-05:002017-01-12T09:28:12-06:00JUMPSTART Vedic Thai Yoga with David and Leah!<p><span class="font_large"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/176096/07954d63583370c4ee604a84356c59356ca4a9f3/original/image1.jpg?0" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br><br>Join Leah Misty and David Tietje as they lead us through the enriching practice of Vedic Thai Yoga! Thai Yoga is an "assisted" style of massage practiced with a partner and is easy to learn and fun to practice. These sessions inspire the soul, tranquilize the body and is viewed as a martial art of healing, reported to manifest instant positive results. Customarily, a Thai Yoga session lasts about 1.5 hours, during which there is a surrendering release which allows deeper and deeper physical and mental 'openings'. During this hands-on workshop we practice on the floor in seated or lying positions where you will learn beautiful sequences of massage/yoga asanas and stretches to release emotional stress and physical inertia.<br><br>A little about our workshop facilitators:<br>David leads celebrated workshops in Dallas and beyond, teaching the beautiful, healing Vedic Thai Bodywork as Instructor for the Vedic Conservatory, founded by his teacher, Mukti. David also teaches Yoga at a local YMCA and the Rosewood Crescent Hotel in Dallas, Texas and hosts a monthly Divine Masculine Men's group. Leah Misty is a licensed massage therapist specializing in Vedic Thai Yoga bodywork. She is passionate about holistic health and offers a wide variety of energetic modalities to her clients. Craniosacral Therapy, Reiki, Crystal Energy Therapy, Toe Reading and Laughter Yoga are a few of her favorite things to offer! Leah also loves to design and share crystal energy jewelry, such as bracelets, earrings, necklaces and malas.<br><br>I am so excited for you to join us and for the abundance of opportunities we will have to learn and grow together as we spread love and light to the children living at Family Gateway! The address is 711 South St. Paul Street, Dallas, TX 75201. Park in the reserved spots in the lot off Canton Street! I am very much looking forward to stretching and relaxing with everyone next Wednesday the 23rd!</span></p>WindSong Movementtag:windsongmovement.org,2005:Post/40718252016-03-03T17:50:40-06:002017-01-12T09:28:12-06:00JUMPSTART Guitar Workshop w/ Daisy WindSong<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/176096/353c5d26f43ce89a4db6db4ccac7031eb22e9d30/large/jumpstart-collage.jpg?0" class="size_xl justify_center border_" /><br> <p><span class="font_large">If anyone knows how much of an impact expression can have on one's life, it's Daisy WindSong. Homeless by the age of 18, Daisy turned to music as her source of comfort and solace. 5 years later, she decided to give back by asking her community to support her vision in providing the same comfort for those currently struggling with homelessness. The success of a fundraising campaign afforded Daisy the donation of 7 guitars to the children living at Family Gateway, a shelter for transitioning homeless families. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">But now we need your help! WE ARE CALLING ALL MUSICIANS to help facilitate a guitar workshop with children ages 8-17! We will be meeting one-on-one with the children, aiding them in the expression of their hearts through music in whatever capacity they desire. So come, bring your instruments and be a light in a child's life by joining us this Wednesday, March 9th at 7pm at 711 S St. Paul St. in Dallas.</span></p>WindSong Movementtag:windsongmovement.org,2005:Post/40149202016-01-29T13:06:59-06:002017-01-12T09:28:12-06:00Coloring Our Way to Peace<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/176096/50678b773dcd628d29d41fc3cbe5c309ed04c7d6/medium/1929990-10208197067555370-5831883020398462747-n.jpg?1454093759" class="size_m justify_left border_" /><br><br><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/176096/9bfa503cacca1d6179a41d08ac3bbe79f7d8e524/medium/943914-10208197068915404-3925968655928496619-n.jpg?1454093753" class="size_m justify_left border_" /><p>A huge thank you to Colin and to everyone who came out last Wednesday for our coloring event at Family Gateway! We had so much fun!<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/176096/4eac8c1900fa4a2952c2207d9aaa273ab528c496/original/12642835-10208197080235687-1528251998945404402-n.jpg?1454093816" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Colin shared with us the art of finding peace in creativity, and the kids loved it!<br><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/176096/21eaee801278343d1ef29143d6b644e7d12bf567/original/12643012-10208197079195661-8703270647477700625-n.jpg?1454093752" class="size_l justify_center border_" />This sweet boy was facing a lot of uncertainty with an impending move on the horizon, but he found solace in the joy of expression :)<br><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/176096/251718bf21213ef7a6ac132177930fb2162851ba/original/12631512-10208197083995781-540734157579001604-n.jpg?1454093818" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Our friend Alex stopped by to share some music with everyone! (Catch our guitar workshop on March 9th!)<br><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/176096/312d328dca97d77746bf1aad5e529c7feeb179ca/original/12647518-10208197081515719-7443232871987605332-n.jpg?1454093822" class="size_l justify_center border_" />There was even tribal face painting with Abbey!<br><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/176096/6774f2e04675b3a3f87eec08eb167f2e8d3ba26b/original/12552827-10208197062675248-6339141783288603057-n.jpg?1454093749" class="size_l justify_center border_" />All in all I would say this event was a total success! But of course, none of it would be possible without our amazing volunteers! Thank you to everyone who made it possible! WE LOVE YOU!<br> </p>WindSong Movementtag:windsongmovement.org,2005:Post/40066212016-01-25T15:17:54-06:002017-01-12T09:28:12-06:00Creative Coloring with Peace and Friends!<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/176096/0f4f7353cb2f99e79b582175bdfe8e909eb71302/original/creative-coloring.jpg?1453756590" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><span style="font-size: 1.4em;">In order to volunteer, you will need to fill out a volunteer application if you have not already. Just print and scan these forms, then either email or fax them to Kathy Kidwell, our Volunteer Coordinator! (Email: kkidwell@familygateway.org, Fax: 214-823-2475). Background checks generally take 72 hours to process, so please do this as soon as possible so you are able to join us for our first event! </span>
<p><span class="font_large">I am so excited to have you on our team and for the abundance of opportunities we will have to learn and grow together as we spread love and light to the children living at Family Gateway! The address is 711 South St. Paul Street, Dallas, TX 75201. Park in the reserved spots in the lot off Canton Street! I am very much looking forward to getting creative with everyone next Wednesday!</span></p>WindSong Movementtag:windsongmovement.org,2005:Post/39795462016-01-07T19:43:04-06:002017-01-12T09:28:12-06:00Just Breathe with Veronica Valles!<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/176096/60a6213efc96a32d4b615e91aa3249659d26f35f/original/veronica-valles-just-breathe-flyer.png?1452217321" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br><span class="font_large">In order to volunteer, you will need to fill out a volunteer application if you have not already. Just print and scan these forms, then either email or fax them to Kathy Kidwell, our Volunteer Coordinator! (Email: kkidwell@familygateway.org, Fax: 214-823-2475). Background checks generally take 72 hours to process, so please do this as soon as possible so you are able to join us for our first event! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">I am so excited to have you on our team and for the abundance of opportunities we will have to learn and grow together as we spread love and light to the children living at Family Gateway! The address is 711 South St. Paul Street, Dallas, TX 75201. Park in the reserved spots in the lot off Canton Street! I am very much looking forward to breathing in mindfulness with everyone next Wednesday!</span></p>WindSong Movementtag:windsongmovement.org,2005:Post/39655862015-12-17T14:16:36-06:002020-09-08T02:14:08-05:00You're Invited!<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/176096/82ff136ddc6f1d1c0bbd72d4e21a98d4c99a38cc/original/holiday.png?1450383370" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br> <p><span class="font_large">You're invited to our special holiday celebration next Wednesday at 7pm! This will be a time for spreading joy and holiday cheer to those who are struggling to make ends meet! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">In order to volunteer, you will need to fill out a volunteer application if you have not already. Just print and scan these forms, then either email or fax them to Kathy Kidwell, our Volunteer Coordinator! (Email: kkidwell@familygateway.org, Fax: 214-823-2475). Background checks generally take 72 hours to process, so please do this as soon as possible so you are able to join us for our first event! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">I am so excited to have you on our team and for the abundance of opportunities we will have to learn and grow together as we spread love and light to the children living at Family Gateway! The address is 711 South St. Paul Street, Dallas, TX 75201. Park in the reserved spots in the lot off Canton Street! I am very much looking forward to celebrating with everyone next Wednesday!</span></p>WindSong Movementtag:windsongmovement.org,2005:Post/39612402015-12-11T17:52:42-06:002017-01-12T09:28:11-06:00Another Great Event with JUMPSTART!<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">We were all feeling the flow on December 9th at our juggling, hoops, and poi spinning workshop!<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/176096/bfa607fd7bf733ddade993aa1f11077b71e7504e/medium/juggle-demo.jpg?1449876984" class="size_m justify_left border_" /></span></div><span class="font_large"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/176096/32cf39cdd94d6942f57b3be20ebdc91a118654fe/medium/hoop-demo.jpg?0" class="size_m justify_center border_none" alt="" style="text-align: center;" /></span>
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<span class="font_large"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/176096/1fa7e02c60937e776c4cfd1c80190cffefb2429c/medium/poi-demo.jpg?1449876992" class="size_m justify_right border_none" alt="" /><br><br><br><br><br><br> We had 4 amazing workshop leaders! </span><br><br><br><br><br><br> </div><span class="font_large"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/176096/42e07cb296c16f89180971dbe60d7149c1a9dc30/large/josh-juggling.jpg?1449876984" class="size_l justify_center border_" style="text-align: center;" /></span>
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<span class="font_large">Josh Mantras and fellow jugglers demonstrated and taught the trick of hand-eye coordination and what juggling is all about!</span><br><br><br> </div><span class="font_large"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/176096/21f6f93a21c257c756046f8950639f6a72aa1bad/original/scarves.jpg?1449876996" class="size_l justify_center border_" style="text-align: center;" /></span>
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<span class="font_large">Some had an easier time with scarves! I know I sure did!</span><br><br><br> </div><span class="font_large"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/176096/fb5a9e291e82027db7232bde00e612fc590d8f3b/original/hooping.jpg?1449876978" class="size_l justify_center border_" style="text-align: center;" /></span>
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<span class="font_large">Then it was on to hooping with Elizabeth Lane-Allen, Izzy May and Christina Marie! The kids really caught on fast and were practically pros in no time!</span><br><br><br> </div><span class="font_large"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/176096/4b6a6980bf200ee7b73a96eb7cbf4f7fe64a6bc7/original/faith-and-david.jpg?1449876973" class="size_l justify_center border_" style="text-align: center;" /></span>
<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">Then finally it was on to spinning poi! David Morcom, Misha Rubanov, Jaison Hollis, and Chris Murphy were all hands on deck with this one! The kids had a blast and even got their own pair of home made sock poi at the end!</span></div><br><br><br><span class="font_large"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/176096/6f331750ec0014cd868d119687a16af3ac16a6a1/original/volunteers.jpg?1449876998" class="size_l justify_center border_" style="text-align: center;" /></span>
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<span class="font_large">All in all we all had so much fun and felt it was a great event! Thank you volunteers for making it all possible! Each and every one of you were so crucial to the success of this project!</span><br><br><br> </div><span class="font_large"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/176096/f93058f3e1bc36c38ec0fdca22e349a6d542b229/original/leni.jpg?1449877518" class="size_l justify_center border_" style="text-align: center;" /></span>
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<br><span class="font_large">Special thanks to Leni Ying for sponsoring this event so that we could afford materials! Your support means the world to me and the children!<br><br>Join us next time for our Christmas Party on December 23rd! Until then, keep flowing!</span>
</div>WindSong Movementtag:windsongmovement.org,2005:Post/39482532015-12-03T16:34:59-06:002021-03-09T04:29:38-06:00JUMPSTART Brings The Flow!<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/176096/388f6f6bfdb488ddb67ffb17767a92aa48cf4e95/original/david-poi.png?1449181511" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><span class="font_large">In order to volunteer, you will need to fill out a <a href="http://zooglelabs.com/campaigns/346248/29031504/aHR0cDovL2ZhbWlseWdhdGV3YXkub3JnL3dwLWNvbnRlbnQvdXBsb2Fkcy8yMDE1LzA2L1ZvbHVudGVlci1BcHBsaWNhdGlvbi5wZGY=" target="_blank">volunteer application</a> if you have not already. Just print and scan these forms, then either email or fax them to Kathy Kidwell, our Volunteer Coordinator! (Email: <a href="mailto:kkidwell@familygateway.org" target="_blank">kkidwell@familygateway.org</a>, Fax: <a href="tel:214-823-2475" target="_blank" value="+12148232475">214-823-2475</a>). Background checks generally take 72 hours to process, so please do this as soon as possible so you are able to join us for our first event!<br><br>I am so excited to have you on our team and for the abundance of opportunities we will have to learn and grow together as we spread love and light to the children living at Family Gateway! The address is 711 South St. Paul Street, Dallas, TX 75201. Park in the reserved spots in the lot off Canton Street! I am very much looking forward to flowing with everyone next Wednesday!</span>WindSong Movementtag:windsongmovement.org,2005:Post/39264272015-11-20T22:36:19-06:002017-01-12T09:28:11-06:00Thank you for another success!<div style="text-align: center;">A HUGE THANK YOU to everyone who came out to November 11th's breakdancing workshop with Evin Fuentes!</div><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/176096/3c53811b034d81289160f1f79ff2eee071cc29f8/original/dance3.jpg?1448079766" class="size_l justify_center border_" style="text-align: center;" /><div style="text-align: center;">It sure did take courage to get outside the box and learn the steps!</div><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/176096/48a5ebc294ef8f9b6e4c89498bf747c241d54f23/original/dance2.jpg?1448079758" class="size_l justify_center border_" style="text-align: center;" /><div style="text-align: center;">But Evin stuck with us and everyone tried their best!</div><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/176096/31b979dcf0c4ffdc846683279194929ef9685bec/original/dance.jpg?1448079753" class="size_l justify_center border_" style="text-align: center;" /><div style="text-align: center;">
<br>Eventually, we were breaking in no time!<br><br><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="Xxyt7HaO9WQ" data-video-thumb-url="http://img.youtube.com/vi/Xxyt7HaO9WQ/0.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xxyt7HaO9WQ?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="200" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe><br>This battle was my favorite part :)</div><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/176096/3cd034b5cff4c27c7a08f4aa77e0eae14ade0b77/original/volunteers.jpg?1448079741" class="size_l justify_center border_" style="text-align: center;" /><div style="text-align: center;">
<br>Thank you so much to the volunteers from the Baylor School of Dentistry and to everyone else who came out to support us! This project would not be possible without your help! Thank you for taking the time to make a difference in a child's life!</div>WindSong Movementtag:windsongmovement.org,2005:Post/39175182015-11-06T16:06:13-06:002017-01-12T09:28:11-06:00Next Wednesday!<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/176096/e3755c4a53177f30da8d0087ca0994893aa04051/original/screenshot-2015-11-06-15-52-12.png?1446847290" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br><br><span class="font_large">In order to volunteer, you will need to fill out a <a href="http://zooglelabs.com/campaigns/346248/29031504/aHR0cDovL2ZhbWlseWdhdGV3YXkub3JnL3dwLWNvbnRlbnQvdXBsb2Fkcy8yMDE1LzA2L1ZvbHVudGVlci1BcHBsaWNhdGlvbi5wZGY=" target="_blank">volunteer application</a> if you have not already. Just print and scan these forms, then either email or fax them to Kathy Kidwell, our Volunteer Coordinator! (Email: <a href="mailto:kkidwell@familygateway.org" target="_blank">kkidwell@familygateway.org</a>, Fax: <a href="tel:214-823-2475" target="_blank" value="+12148232475">214-823-2475</a>). Background checks generally take 72 hours to process, so please do this as soon as possible so you are able to join us for our first event!<br><br>I am so excited to have you on our team and for the abundance of opportunities we will have to learn and grow together as we spread love and light to the children living at Family Gateway! Thank you so much for your interest in this project! See you next Wednesday!!!</span>WindSong Movementtag:windsongmovement.org,2005:Post/39120472015-11-03T17:10:54-06:002017-01-12T09:28:11-06:00Success!<div style="text-align: center;">Our first meeting of JUMPSTART was a huge success! Here's a few pictures from our evening!</div><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/176096/9072dfe68f7fc325ee179c638c7f31f81ad8fef5/original/dsc05514.jpg?1446591928" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><div style="text-align: center;">We started off the evening with a nice open heart circle and some stretching to get us relaxed and ready for our meditation!<br><br> </div><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/176096/933d8f052b8a0465bee4ddd0f4a1bde19af42a84/original/dsc05516.jpg?1446591941" class="size_l justify_center border_" style="text-align: center;" /><div style="text-align: center;">Then Rex shared a song with us all and we sang along as he played the harmonium!<br><br> </div><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/176096/10fa50f8c599d0d9dc73f46dfbf3fd2cd3130993/original/dsc05519.jpg?1446591945" class="size_l justify_center border_" style="text-align: center;" /><div style="text-align: center;">Rex then quizzed us on our knowledge of bees! I was surprised by how much the kids knew!<br> </div><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/176096/2d95f80b634d87a07947da03ee1cd83fe429f1d8/original/dsc05523.jpg?1446591938" class="size_l justify_center border_" style="text-align: center;" /><div style="text-align: center;">Then finally, they were revealed!<br><br> </div><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/176096/817bd21ab8587e8f653633e7709d0af3f4466a84/original/dsc05528.jpg?1446591935" class="size_l justify_center border_" style="text-align: center;" /><div style="text-align: center;">I'm so grateful for that sturdy little box! The kids had a blast and no one was stung!<br><br> </div><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/176096/32fe74591180c82237a192efadeaad6f0d2642f9/original/volunteer-pic.jpg?1446161321" class="size_l justify_center border_" style="text-align: center;" /><div style="text-align: center;">Thank you, volunteers of JUMPSTART! You make this project great in every way!</div>WindSong Movementtag:windsongmovement.org,2005:Post/39061072015-10-29T18:29:16-05:002020-10-29T06:17:49-05:00Thank You, Volunteers!<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/176096/32fe74591180c82237a192efadeaad6f0d2642f9/original/volunteer-pic.jpg?1446161321" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br><span style="color: rgb(20, 24, 35); font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px;">A HUGE THANK YOU to all of the awesome volunteers who came out last night for the first JUMPSTART project! Because of you, it was a huge success! I'm looking forward to many more! <3</span>WindSong Movementtag:windsongmovement.org,2005:Post/39037672015-10-21T17:43:14-05:002023-12-10T11:06:15-06:00Rex Smith the Bee Keeper Visits JUMPSTART!<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/176096/10990488d9dc6a3a4c34f89f8b5b14aaf108018f/original/screenshot-2015-10-21-17-45-33.png?1445467541" class="size_l justify_center border_" />WindSong Movement