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Pay It Forward Grant Fund

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Soul Care Urban Retreat Center is raising money to provide soul care and self-care for at least 250 deserving helpers in east-central Illinois. Our goal is to raise at least $2,500 for Pay It Forward grants that will allow those that need it the most to spend an hour in quiet rest or attend programs about spiritual wellness practices.


COVID-19 has presented unprecedented physical and mental health challenges for every member of our community. Almost every day, we reflect on our quality of life, our physical and emotional health and well-being, and the importance of connections and relationships. We also find ourselves seeking safety and security, looking for hope and moments of joy, and trying to find meaning in what’s happening. We try to connect with something bigger than us to ground us and provide an anchor to hold on to.


At Soul Care  we offer learning opportunities, guidance, and resources for those looking to practice spiritual wellness and live with intention. We believe in the power of rest, reflection, and living with authenticity. We have these amazing Quiet Pods that are an accessible place to get away, reconnect with yourself, and rest. We also offer retreats, workshops, and classes for people to learn ways to incorporate spiritual wellness in daily life. Soul Care is welcoming to all identities, beliefs, and backgrounds.


We want to raise $2,500 to PAY IT FORWARD and support people in our community who are doing so much to serve others. Educators, first responders, healthcare workers, civil servants, pastors and ministers, social workers, counselors and mental health providers, retail and restaurant workers…all these people are pouring out of themselves day after day without hesitation. 


But they also have loads of extra stress and anxiety. And they don’t always have the money to do something to take care of themselves. They always put others first. And we want to help take care of them so that they can keep serving others. Let’s Help the Helpers!


During times like these, we need to make sure that EVERYONE is getting spiritual care. Taking some time for self-reflection, focusing on a sense of purpose, tapping into inner peace and joy, and connecting with something bigger can be a big help for people in helping roles who need to improve their overall health and well-being.


If you’ve been served in these past months by one or more of the people listed above, won’t you PAY IT FORWARD by making a contribution? The money raised will help the helpers by granting Soul Care the ability to give out hours in our Quiet Pods or allow Helpers to attend workshops like meditation and mindfulness, journaling, slowing down, or finding balance that can help with spiritual wellness and self-care absolutely free!


The community needs your help in these tough times. Wouldn’t it be great to know that you are the reason why someone was able to concentrate and get to relax after a busy week of serving our community? 

“Don't forget to pause and nourish yourself a bit along the way. When you're born to help others sometimes you forget to help yourself.”

― Paula Heller Garland


Any amount and shares on social media will be helpful. 


Thank you.

Organizer

Soul Care Kelly Skinner
Organizer
Urbana, IL

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