Blossoming Beyond Bars 2024: Women’s Reentry Wellness Conference
We are excited to announce Blossoming Beyond Bars 2024, a one-day wellness conference designed to provide justice-impacted women with a transformative, supportive space for healing, empowerment, and growth. This event is powered by a unique collaboration between Winning Ways Inc., Quality Counseling, and JGH Justice Alliance, bringing together key community partners committed to supporting women as they reclaim their futures.
About the Event
Blossoming Beyond Bars will take place on Friday, September 27, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM at The Connecticut Women’s Consortium, located at 2321 Whitney Ave, Hamden, CT 06514. This wellness conference is specifically crafted to serve the needs of justice-impacted women, offering them a BRAVE space to heal, share stories, and access vital resources.
The event is designed to create a sense of community and support through yoga and mindfulness sessions, wellness workshops, and community engagement. Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with women who have walked similar paths, empowering them to “blossom” beyond their past and step into a future full of hope and healing.
Key Highlights
- Workshops and Sessions:
Attendees will participate in workshops that focus on reentry, career development, and financial literacy—each designed to provide practical skills and tools for rebuilding their lives. These sessions will also include mindfulness practices to support mental health and emotional well-being. - Host and Keynote Speaker:
We are thrilled to have LaResse Harvey as our host and Babz Rawls Ivy as our keynote speaker. Both women are dynamic leaders and advocates for justice-impacted individuals, and their stories of resilience will provide inspiration and motivation for all attendees. - Community Healing and Resources:
In addition to workshops, Blossoming Beyond Bars will offer a chance to engage in yoga and mindfulness sessions, where they can participate in a safe and supportive environment. We will also provide access to essential resources, including counseling, job readiness programs, and more. - Breakfast, Lunch and Networking:
Attendees will enjoy a complimentary lunch while building meaningful connections with other participants and community organizations. These relationships are critical for ongoing support and success after incarceration.
Why You Should Attend
If you or the women you support are looking for an opportunity to connect, heal, and grow, Blossoming Beyond Bars 2024 is the perfect space. This conference is about healing and empowerment. It’s about giving women the resources they need to move into a future filled with possibility.
Event Details Recap:
- Date: Friday, September 27, 2024
- Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Location: Connecticut Women’s Consortium
2321 Whitney Ave, Suite #401, Hamden, CT 06514
RSVP Information
To secure your spot at Blossoming Beyond Bars 2024, click this link here. Space is limited, so we encourage you to RSVP as soon as possible. If you have any questions or need additional information, feel free to reach out to us.
Final Thoughts
We believe Blossoming Beyond Bars 2024 will be a life-changing event for all who attend. The combination of workshops, yoga and mindfulness sessions, and community healing offers a holistic approach to reentry and personal empowerment. If you’re ready to take the next step in your journey or support the women in your life as they do the same, we encourage you to attend this inspiring event. Let’s help women blossom into the futures they deserve.
We look forward to seeing you there!
