July 2025 Community Impact: Pour With Purpose
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Hi there 💜
This month was all about hydration, healing, and building confidence together. From virtual workshops to community events, we’ve been showing up for one another in ways that matter. Whether you joined a class, reposted on social, or simply took a moment to care for yourself — thank you for being part of this journey.
📰 In This Issue:
Highlights from July
Pour With Purpose Challenge
Confidence Event Recap
Volunteer & Community Shoutouts
What’s Coming in August
💧 Pour With Purpose: A Hydration & Confidence Challenge
We kicked off our first hydration + self-care challenge in July, encouraging the community to nourish their bodies and spirits with intention. Through our 5x5 bingo card and Instagram templates, participants tracked their water intake and confidence-building actions each week. Thank you to our amazing sponsors for donating water bottles in aiding us in remembering to hydrate. GIVEH20
Let us know how you poured with purpose this month!
🎨 Confidence Event: Art, Fashion & Joy
Our July 13 Confidence Event brought together healing and expression in the most beautiful way. We hosted a 30-minute art therapy session followed by a fashion segment led by Keyla ostomate and model, Denalerie Art Facilitator, and designer Hayley, stylist and ostomate Cian, and Ms. Everett, MA — empowering guests to explore their style with confidence and creativity.
🧘 Pelvic Floor Yoga
We continued offering free, gentle movement sessions with Deborah Hart to support pelvic health and body awareness because wellness starts from within. Sessions were held on July 12 and July 21, welcoming both new participants and returning community members looking to restore and reset.
📦 Care Kit Deliveries and Community Connections
This month, we delivered five pediatric care kits to Boston Children’s Hospital, offering comfort and encouragement to young patients living with ostomies and their families. These small but mighty kits are filled with love, dignity, and support and we’re grateful for the opportunity to serve
Additionally, we strengthened our partnership with Avery’s Hope by donating a care kit through a new referral and collaboration. These expanding connections help us reach more families and remind them that they are not alone.
🌟 Hands Between The Pieces Shoutouts
Every month, there are people who quietly hold the work together not for recognition, but out of care. They support the soft landings, fill the gaps, and do the behind-the-scenes work that helps others feel seen.
This month’s hydration graphics, workshop support, and storytelling came together thanks to our social media team and volunteers. Special shoutouts to:
Denalerie, Deborah, and Jayme for leading with heart
Missy for content support
Sierra, Ashley, Megan, and Myisha for keeping the momentum going
Victoria for helping us lock in our Hydration Sponsor with GiveH2O
Great teamwork and drive as we continue to Gather Uplift and Trust Together
📅 Coming in August...
A quick look ahead:
Pelvic Floor Yoga (Aug 4 & Aug 18) @ 6:30PM EST - Virtual
Pediatric Summer Day Camp (Aug 20) @ 10-2PM EST - Virtual
Art Therapy with Lisa (Aug 9) + Denalerie (Aug 23) @ 11AM EST - Virtual
Vendor table at UOAA National Conference (Aug 14–16)
Nonprofit Day (Aug 17), Humanitarian Day (Aug 19)
💌 Stay Connected
Thank you for being a part of this community. Whether near or far, you are never alone in your journey.
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💜 — The CP Team
