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Your support and contributions will enable us to meet our goals and fund our mission, enhancing our community support and wellness programs. As a token of our gratitude, for every donation, bKind offers a complimentary virtual yoga session and a Kind Kit filled with items that promote self-care, gratitude, and overall wellness. Additionally, we encourage you to explore our volunteer opportunities to further engage with our mission.
FREE Gift with Every Donation
Donations of any amount make a meaningful impact. As a token of our gratitude, each donation includes access to free, customized wellness programs designed to support individuals, families, and communities.
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Trauma to Triumphs, Inc. (DBA: bKind)
A 100% volunteer‑powered organization dedicated to compassion, wellness, and community impact.
Yoga to excel in school, business, sports, & life
Corporate Yoga ~ In the Office
Corporate Yoga ~ In the Office
BENEFITS OF CORPORATE YOGA:
For the Organization:
- Increased productivity
- Decreased health care premiums
- Reduced staff turnover
- Reduced employee absenteeism
- Higher job satisfaction amongst employees
- More respect for senior management
- More attractive to potential employees seeking positions with your company, especially those looking for wellness programs and community support initiatives.
For the Team Members (staff):
- Reduces stress, fatigue, anxiety & depression
- Increases energy and has powerful mood-boosting effects
- Improves memory, focus, and concentration
- Builds stronger muscles and alleviates common pain from desk work and repetitive movements
- Improves overall health and reduces risk for diseases, including cancer
- Promotes team spirit & morale, while also encouraging participation in volunteer opportunities.
Game Changing Yoga for Athletes
Corporate Yoga ~ In the Office
YOGA helps athletes in various ways, and its benefits extend beyond individual performance to foster community support through wellness programs and volunteer opportunities. Here’s how Yoga contributes to athletic excellence:
· CHANGE DIRECTION more effectively: By increasing mobility of the hips, Yoga makes a significant difference when players need to rapidly pivot, jab step, or change direction.
· BE LIGHTER on the feet: A lighter step on the court confers two benefits: you move and react more quickly, and you put less stress on your knees and other joints.
· Become Less susceptible to injury: Yoga strengthens all of the small, stabilizing muscles that are often overlooked and are vital in protecting joints and the spine. This practice also makes tissues less prone to tears and damage, promoting overall wellness.
· Control emotions: Controlled, quality breaths aid in managing reactions to worries, the referee’s call against you, or a shot that landed off the rim.
· Increase height: Certain poses elongate the spine and create space between vertebrae, enhancing physical presence.
· Improve Core & Balance: The stretching, strengthening, and mobility of muscles contribute significantly to overall athletic performance.
· Enhance breath control and spatial awareness, which are essential during high-pressure moments.
Pro-athletes who incorporate Yoga as an essential part of their regular training and performance include:
· LeBron James
· Joe Johnson
· Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
In the NFL, teams like the Philadelphia Eagles and Seattle Seahawks are also recognizing the value of Yoga in their training programs, contributing to enhanced performance and a stronger community support network through wellness initiatives.
Yoga for Academics
Yoga for Academics
"Practicing mindfulness offers essential social, emotional, and academic benefits, and we are advancing equity by integrating these wellness programs into more school communities," stated NYC Department of Education Chancellor Carranza.
Extensive research has demonstrated the positive impact of yoga on inner-city youth, prompting the DOE to take several initiatives:
· Hire a "Director of Mindfulness" to expand yoga programs in schools (with a $200,000 salary)
· Implement 200-hour yoga training to certify staff for incorporating yoga into the classroom
Yoga programs for youth provide significant community support by helping to:
· Lower the national dropout rate (up to 50% in inner-city schools)
· Alter the "school-to-prison pipeline"
· Improve academic performance (as noted in a 2015 report in Developmental Psychology)
The Yoga for Economic Development Program creates a strong foundation for success in business.
Benefits of corporate yoga include:
· Reduced stress, fatigue, anxiety, and depression
· Increased energy with powerful mood-boosting effects
· Enhanced memory, focus, and concentration
· Strengthened muscles and alleviation of common pain from repetitive movements
· Improved overall health and reduced risks for diseases, including cancer
· Promotion of team spirit and morale
Leading organizations harnessing the advantages of implementing yoga in the workplace include:
· Pro sports teams
· Forbes
· Apple
· Chase Manhattan Bank
· HBO
These programs also provide valuable volunteer opportunities for individuals looking to support community health initiatives.
Volunteer Opportunities
Content Writers
Marketing & Events for Kind Kits
Marketing & Events for Kind Kits
The bKIND Team is seeking assistance to prepare information that promotes physical and mental health, wellness programs, self-care, and community support.
Apply YOUR interests, skills, and passion to:
· Create social media posts
· Design a simple newsletter
· Offer QUICK TIPS
· Develop a blog
· Record a short yoga, meditation, or motivational/inspirational video to enhance our volunteer opportunities.
Marketing & Events for Kind Kits
Marketing & Events for Kind Kits
Marketing & Events for Kind Kits
Kind Kits promote mental wellness through various items that support self-care, joy, hope, and unity, contributing to community support initiatives. We also offer volunteer opportunities to engage in wellness programs, including: Fund Raising & Marketing, Event Coordination, and Client Communications.
Food Access
Marketing & Events for Kind Kits
SEEKING VOLUNTEERS TO: Organize food donations/drives to enhance community support, cultivate relationships with food suppliers, deliver food to the communities we serve, and prepare bKind bags with various items as part of our wellness programs. Explore these meaningful volunteer opportunities with us!
Environment & Nature
2024 planting and gardening preparation will not only help you grow your garden but can also foster community support through local initiatives. Engaging in volunteer opportunities can enhance your gardening experience while contributing to wellness programs that promote healthy lifestyles.
Toys & Coats
Toys & Coats
Organized a community support initiative or office collection to assist bKind's annual distribution of toys, coats, and other basic necessities for those in need, while also creating volunteer opportunities for wellness programs.
Our Hero of Kindness
From decorated NYPD officer to renowned business mogul Johnnie Marines of Riis Projects continues to
A New York Police Officer Changed His Life And Began A New Career In The Music World. This Choice Led To The Successful Career Of Johnny Marines December 9, 2020
There are many types of training that lead well into another career. However, few would expect a police officer to become a music manager for a Bachata group. This is exactly what Johnny Marines did when he ended his career as a police officer to get into the music industry.
“I grew up in the Jacob Riis Projects in the Lower East Side of Manhattan, NYC. I became a New York City Police Officer under Mayor Giuliani’s administration. In 2002, while in the midst of my police career, I transitioned into the music business as a manager for a Bachata group called Aventura. In 2010, I continued to manage the lead singer of the group known as the King of Bachata, Romeo Santos. This makes me unique because I am the only former/current NYP officer to achieve this level of success in the music business,” Johnny recounts.
From this experience, Johnny’s career took off. He is now the owner of multiple ventures, including a restaurant and a nightlife business, as well as real estate. His entrepreneurial spirit has always been strong, and this shift into business allowed him to pursue his dreams while also focusing on community support and creating jobs through wellness programs in the area.
“I’ve always wanted to be an entrepreneur. My father owned a social club, and his hard work and success motivated me to follow in his footsteps. However, I did not want to stop there. I aimed to take on new projects, seek volunteer opportunities, and develop new skills that could further enhance my success. Fortunately, my businesses also enabled me to provide jobs for the community,” Johnny remarks.
Johnny has faced many obstacles this year due to the pandemic, just like many restaurant owners and nightlife entrepreneurs. Nevertheless, he has demonstrated resilience, finding innovative ways to navigate these challenges.
“The biggest obstacle I’ve had to overcome as a restaurant/nightlife owner is dealing with the COVID-19 government restrictions and guidelines that have made it nearly impossible for businesses to be profitable. Luckily, my business partner Eddy G and I are our own landlords, which has helped us stay afloat during these trying times,” Johnny explains.
Despite the tough situation of 2020, Johnny and his partner are looking ahead with optimism and planning major projects for 2021, including a new venture in New Jersey.
“This year, my partner Eddy G and I are set to open a chic Latin-themed restaurant and lounge located in the heart of midtown Elizabeth, New Jersey. In real estate, my partner Cesar Pina and I are in the process of developing an 80-apartment residential complex. We are also rehabilitating a former Catholic school that will be used for a child development program in Paterson, New Jersey, supported by the Board of Education,” Johnny says.
For those wishing to embark on their own adventure into the business world, regardless of their previous experience, Johnny has useful advice.
“My advice for those trying to start their own business is to be prepared to work twice as hard. There is a misconception that owning your own business means you would work less. Truthfully, aspiring business owners should expect to take full responsibility and work harder than ever. Mindset is essential when starting your own business, serving as the blueprint for your vision. It can make or break your success, and this is where surrounding yourself with the right team becomes very important. It’s crucial to maintain the right mindset and stay focused to prepare for the challenges ahead as a business owner,” Johnny concludes.
DONATE to receive a 1-hour yoga or meditation session! Each donation provides a KIND KIT with food, vital essentials, mental health support + more for children & others in need. 500 new kits will be shared during upcoming EVENTS: GARDEN RESTORATION
& PLANTING, GOATS + YOGA, CAREER DEVELOPMENT, and MFK Garden Activities for Children with different learning & developmental abilities.