🌿 Planting Our Seeds: September 2025 Community Impact
Welcome to a Season of Growth!
September reminded us that healing doesn’t just happen — it’s planted, nurtured, and shared. And this month held something extra special for us… Connecting Pieces turned 2!
Two years of gathering, uplifting, and trusting.
Two years of care kits, conversations, creative healing, and global support.
Two years of community — built piece by piece, heart by heart.
As we begin another year of impact, this month’s theme Planting Our Seeds felt especially meaningful. Every program, every moment, and every connection reflected the seeds of care we planted back in 2023 — and how beautifully they continue to grow.
🎨 Healing Through Art with Healing Arts
Our Healing Arts sessions on September 20 and September 27 gave participants space to create, breathe, and reconnect. Each brushstroke became a small act of self-trust — a reminder that healing can be as simple as showing up with an open heart.
One participant shared:
“Art helps me release what words can’t.”
These creative gatherings continue to remind us that expression is a form of medicine.
Roadmap To Your Journey
Healing Arts Workshop 9.20.25
Digitally Created by Adult Patient 
How Does Your Garden Grow? Seeds of Purpose
Healing Arts Workshop 9.27.25
Pediatric Participant🥗 Nourish & Flourish Returns!
We were thrilled to bring back our Nourish & Flourish program on October 23, celebrating the return of food, community, and conversation!
Chef Denise and our wellness team shared delicious, flexible recipes perfect for anyone navigating food sensitivities — proving that nutritious can still be flavorful and fun.
The class reminded us that how we feed ourselves — mind, body, and spirit — sets the foundation for healing.
💬 Drive4IBD: Forged Pieces — Coming in January
Our men’s program, Drive4IBD: Forged Pieces, is taking shape! Set to launch January 7, 2026, this space will bring men together to share stories, brotherhood and moments of connection rooted in authenticity and support. Stay tuned for more details!
🌾 Reflection
This month’s theme, Planting Our Seeds, carried us through small but meaningful moments of growth.
Through every shared donation, recipe, and artwork, we’re reminded of our pillars — Gather, Uplift, and Trust (G.U.T.) — and how powerful they become when practiced together.
The seeds we’ve planted in September will continue to grow into next month’s programs — and into every story of courage our community shares.
With gratitude,
Connecting Pieces Team
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Ostomy Supply Donations Received this month
Our volunteers! Advocating for a greater purpose with UOAA at the Massachusetts State House
