The Joy Project is a 501(c)3 non-profit, grassroots organization based on the philosophy of using real-world solutions to end the epidemic of eating disorders. They work towards reducing the rate and severity of eating disorders by supporting and conducting research, education, and support programs. Some of you may have heard of them before. They are currently in the running to receive a $25K grant from the Pepsi Refresh Project for their "idea to change America", which is to fund a program called ROOTS OF RECOVERY. The goals of the program are to mimic some of the important features of an intensive outpatient program (minus the individual therapy and specific meal planning, because we are not licensed to provide those services). The extended support program is designed to give members the opportunity to socialize in a safe and supportive environment, to teach them skills which they can use for the recovery process, and to encourage them to reach out to others. Planned activities include: Yoga, self-defense classes, dance classes, kickboxing, and other physical activity (for those who are medically stable and wish to focus on physical activity that involves appreciating a strong body as opposed to simply burning calories), museum trips, movie nights, classes on basic nutrition, inspirational speakers, classes on assertiveness skills and building self-esteem, arts & crafts classes.
As I post this, The Joy Project is currently 84th in their category. They need to be in the top 10 to receive the grant. Go to http://refresheverything.com/thejoyproject or text 100290 to Pepsi (73774) and vote DAILY to help them receive the grant they need! Voting ends July 31.
TJP has dropped to 93rd place. Please continue to vote and spread the word. Hopefully they will be in the running again next month if they're not able to make it to the top 10 this month, so check back again next month too. Also now you can vote via text message. Text 100290 to Pepsi (73774)
I just learned that in order to be in the running next month, The Joy Project needs to stay in the top 100. They have now dropped to 94th place. Please continue to vote for them so they can have a shot at getting this grant!
The Joy Project has been given another chance for the $25k grant for their program. Vote daily either online or by text (or both) and spread the word!
The link I previously provided is incorrect. If you want to vote online, go to http://www.refresheverything.com/joyproject
Please make sure you vote every day. The Joy Project has slipped to 138th place. They need our votes!