EVENT PURPOSE
•Promote Mental Health Awareness: The rally aims to break the negative stigma around mental health by fostering open conversations and creating a supportive environment. It encourages people to seek help without shame or judgment, emphasizing that it’s okay to not be okay, especially during the often emotionally challenging holiday season.
•Provide Resources and Support: It will connect individuals with mental health resources, such as counseling services, hotlines, and community programs. By making these resources accessible and highlighting their importance, the rally empowers attendees to take the first step toward seeking help.
•Foster a Sense of Community: The rally brings people together to show solidarity and support for one another. This sense of togetherness can be particularly important during the holidays, which can sometimes amplify feelings of loneliness or isolation.
•Uplift and Inspire: Through motivational speakers, personal testimonies, and uplifting activities, the rally aims to inspire hope and resilience. It emphasizes that, despite challenges, individuals have the strength to overcome difficulties and thrive.
•Encourage Self-Care and Coping Strategies: The rally promotes healthy coping mechanisms, stress management techniques, and self-care practices that can help individuals navigate the holiday season with greater mental and emotional well-being.
On Saturday November 2 from 11am- 3pm at Rowlett Park in Tampa, Florida EKJ's Voice is having their 2024 Empowerment Rally! EKJ's Voice is a 501C3 nonprofit founded by Vanessa G. York to provide support services, to prevent suicide and provide services to individuals and families that have lost a loved one to suicide. EKJ's Voice is in remembrance of El'Quintin Korrdel Johnson. The 2024 Empowerment Rally is free and for the entire family to enjoy! We will have live musical performances, spoken word poetry, meditation, yoga, therapeutic dancing and more free activities throughout the event. The rally is co-hosted by Essence Sorrells, ChuiMalik and Sade Champagne. Therapist Lauren Birtcher will be leading group sessions on Insightful Growth, and personal trainer El’Quincy Gordon will be sharing about how we can turn our pain into strength. Carmen S Rivero is a yoga instructor and will be serving as our strength mentor. Queen V is an artist and will be presenting on “Art-mosphere”. We have a dynamic, positive, rejuvenating and spectacular program lined up. Our desire and hope through this rally are to uplift & inspire, promote mental health awareness, encourage self-care & coping strategies and provide resources & support! Please join us at Rowlett Park in Tampa, Florida on Saturday November 2 from 11am- 3pm.