11/04/2025
A heartfelt THANK YOU to my beautiful Evolve Yoga community, my heart is so full. Thank you to everyone who came to our Clothing Swap and for the incredible generosity you showed through your donations. Anchored Hope is deeply grateful – and so am I!
Some of you are still dropping items off, and that is absolutely fine! Everything will continue to go to Anchored Hope. (dressier work clothes still go to Grace Centers for Hope). As the weather begins to cool (even after this unusually warm fall!), coats are especially needed women's size S-XL.
The Food Drive Still in Motion!
We are continuing to collect individually packaged items for Anchored Hope’s brown-bag meals through next week:
* Salty snacks, Goldfish, Cheez-Its
* Peanut butter crackers
* Granola bars
* Juice boxes & bottled water
* Applesauce cups
* Cookies or brownie-type snacks
* Peanut butter (15 oz+) & jelly (12 oz+)
Your kindness literally feeds people who would otherwise go without.
Next Up: Thanksgiving Food Drive for Lighthouse
Once the Anchored Hope drive wraps next week, we’ll shift our giving energy to Lighthouse. Donation boxes will be at the studio for their Thanksgiving Food Drive. Their wish list includes:
* Canned vegetables & soup
* Boxed stuffing & instant potatoes
* Jarred gravy & canned cranberry sauce
* Protein items: beans, peanut butter, canned meats
* Canned fruits
* Cereal
* Pasta & pasta sauce
* Rice
* Mac & cheese
This studio isn’t just a place to move and breathe – it’s a place where hearts open and compassion flows into action. Thank you for living your yoga off the mat and helping us support those who need it most.
With love, gratitude, and so much admiration for your giving hearts! C
PS Shout out to my Yoga Teachers in Training – who jumped in with both hands and hearts to fold, sort, and bag all of the clothing. A job that normally takes me six hours was finished in record time because of your teamwork, laughter, and dedication. You truly embodied Seva – selfless service – and I am so grateful for you!!!
