The Butterfly Project

The Butterfly Project is a wellness initiative to provide help with self-esteem, a creative outlet, confidence, empowerment, and HOPE that many women in transition need. The target is women who are leaving an abusive domestic situation, and/or women exiting sexual exploitation. With the help of a support team, it makes it much easier for them to integrate into healthy environments and relationships. We provide many different services to encourage positive lifestyle changes, and self love. These deserving women benefit from having resources easily available to feel accepted, cared about, and worthy of respect, love, success and happiness.

I, (Jenn K) teach the 3 hour art classes for groups who are willing to try something new. As a painting instructor, I've learned that everyone has their own flair when it comes to painting, and with a little guidance in a fun atmosphere, they can create something they're proud of. The paintings will all be symbolic of their journey.

A butterfly -transforms from a caterpillar to a beautiful butterfly, bamboo -it can take the seed 5 yrs to cultivate in soil then reaches 10-25 feet tall, lotus -it represents purity of mind, body and spirit etc. When they take their painting home, they can see it everyday, knowing that they learned a new skill in a few hours, and can take that knowledge with them everywhere they go. Also, they may decide to take up drawing, or writing/journaling, or another form of expression. Art is a rewarding way to be able to feel heard. Its visual, tangible, and immediate. The positive psychological effects that creating has is similar to meditation, and helps to quiet the mind. It's also fun as heck :)

We now have 12 volunteer professionals who are donating their time and expertise to this mission. They range from financial advisors to doctors, to holistic healers. We are so grateful to have them! We're looking for volunteer massage therapists, counselling, yoga classes, gift certificates for groceries, school supplies, baby needs, more stylists, beauty supplies, education counselors, financial counselling, clothing, and whatever else you may be able to provide. If you are able to contribute a 2 hour service/month or products that would make a difference for these incredible women, please get in touch.

Blessings,

Jenn Kovachik

thebutterflyproject1113@gmail.com