#Stretch4ourSchools at District Brew Yards
Aug
26
11:00 AM11:00

#Stretch4ourSchools at District Brew Yards

Guess who’s turning 7?! Join us as we celebrate our anniversary at District Brew Yards in the West Loop on Saturday August 26th from 11am-1pm. We’ll start with yoga led by Ali Brashler from 11am-12pm, then toast and socialize after!

This event includes yoga with Ali, a free drink* from District Brew Yards, and swag from our sponsors. You'll also be entered into our raffle to win one of these fabulous prizes: a $50 gift card to District Brew Yards, a $100 gift card to District Brew Yards, or 4 Lower Level Reserve Seats to a Chicago White Sox game!

The suggested donation is $30. Sign up by donating through Venmo @wellness4every1 or on our GoFundMe page. Please include your email address in the comments so we can add you to the list. Can’t wait to see you there!

*Participants of all ages are welcome. IDs will be checked at the door. Guests under 21 will receive a free non-alcoholic beverage. Guests 21+ will receive a wristband that can be used with their brew card for a free beer.

View Event →
Happy Hour at FFC West Loop
Jul
13
5:30 PM17:30

Happy Hour at FFC West Loop

A summer poolside happy hour? Count us in! Join us Thursday, July 13th from 5:30-7:00pm for our Swim, Sip and #SupportOurSchools fundraising event at FFC West Loop! Bring your bathing suit, enjoy the pool and outdoor bar and connect with our community. We'll be accepting donations and handing out swag from our sponsors, including Nomadix towels, Suntegrity sunscreen, Drip Drop Electrolyte Powder, Ziba Foods, and Rhythm Superfoods.

All attendees must fill out this waiver prior to entry and bring a valid photo ID. The suggested donation is $30. Donations can be made through our Venmo @Wellness4Every1 or on our GoFundMe. Can't wait for some fun in the sun with you all! 

Photo credit: Christiana Basso

View Event →
#Selfcare4ourSchools at Face Foundrie Bucktown
Jun
14
9:00 AM09:00

#Selfcare4ourSchools at Face Foundrie Bucktown

Start your summer off glowing after you treat yourself to some #Selfcare4ourSchools! Visit Face Foundrie's Bucktown location on Wellness Wednesday, June 14th for some TLC as you support programming for students and staff in Chicago Public Schools. 


Your $50 mini facial service will include a complimentary enhancement (value up to $35), a swag bag (including products from Rowdy Mermaid, Bobo’s Oat BitesZiba’s Foods, Scott’s Protein Balls, Rhythm SuperfoodsBada Bean Bada BoomGuayakiLuna Bay, and LaCroix) and entry into our raffle (including a Face Foundrie Facial valued at $79 and a 4 pack of wine from Scout and Cellar). 

Face Foundrie is donating 10% of all proceeds to support Wellness4Every1® workshops at Darwin Elementary, Lowell Elementary, and Chopin Elementary providing programming for their staff and students! 

To sign up and book your customized facial: Visit Face Foundrie's website to book online (select "Chicago Bucktown" location and note “Wellness4Every1” in the appointment notes), call 312-788-0292 or email bucktown.skinexpert@facefoundrie.com. 

View Event →
Yoga on the Beach
May
27
10:00 AM10:00

Yoga on the Beach

Looking for the perfect summer kickoff? Join us Saturday, May 27th at 10:00am at Belmont Harbor for lakefront city views and a 75 minute yoga class led by Jonathan Villacres of Yoga on the Beach Chicago. Relax, get some sun, connect with an awesome community, and give back to our schools. We will be accepting donations and handing out swag including mini towels from Nomadix and Golden Root. We will also be raffling off a 5 class pack to Mayweather Boxing + Fitness River North for those who donate.

How to sign up: Donate what you can - our suggested donation is $30. Donations can be made through our Venmo @Wellness4Every1 or on our GoFundMe. Excited to see you there!

View Event →
Mayweather Boxing Popup Event
Apr
29
9:00 AM09:00

Mayweather Boxing Popup Event

  • Mayweather Boxing and Fitness River North (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Ready to train like a champ? Join us on Saturday, April 29th for a popup fundraising event at Mayweather Boxing and Fitness River North. Experience a high, intensive boxing class and leave feeling energized and accomplished! Classes are at 8:00am, 9:30am and 11:00am. Is this your first class? Call 312-224-2444 to book your first class for $15 (includes wraps and glove rental). We will be raffling off a 5 class pack for all new drop ins during the event! Swag bags will also be available to those who donate, with products from our amazing sponsors: La Croix, Heywell, Mush, The Now Massage, Nomadix, Golden Root, and Guayaki!

View Event →
Alison's Birthday Bash at Barry's
Mar
12
11:55 AM11:55

Alison's Birthday Bash at Barry's

You don't want to miss this #BirthdayBash Fundraiser at Barry's Wicker Park on Sunday, March 12th at 11:55am!

Join us in the Red Room to celebrate our Founder and CEO Alison Rootberg as she completes another trip around the sun! Wellness4Every1 is hosting a charity class at Barry's in Wicker Park, led by the always attentive, super supportive, completely challenging, and highly hilarious Joe Nicastro!

Not only will you get a chance to make your body work, bring home some serious swag, and visit the delicious Fuel Bar, but 100% of your class fee will go directly to supporting our arts and wellness programming in schools. Donate what you can, and you'll receive a full Barry's class and you'll get to take home a yoga mini towel from Nomadix, enjoy energizing Guayaki yerba mate, and sip some non-alcoholic apéritif from Ghia. The first 15 people to sign up will receive a shop card from Athleta. You'll also get to sample some sweetgreen and enter the raffle to win a sweetgreen gift card or a 5-class pack to Barry's!

How to sign up: Donate what you can - our suggested donation is $35. Donations can be made through our Venmo @Wellness4Every1 or on our GoFundMePut your email address in the comments and you're officially signed up! We can't wait to see you there!

$20 provides access for 5 new students to be welcomed into class.
$40 provides access for 10 new students to be welcomed into class.
$100 will fund an entire class (25 students) for one day of class.

View Event →
Galentine's Day Pop-Up at Studio Three LP
Feb
13
4:25 PM16:25

Galentine's Day Pop-Up at Studio Three LP

Join us for a Galentine's Day Fundraising Event at Studio Three Lincoln Park next Monday, February 13th! All classes yoga, cycle, and interval training from 4:25-6:40pm can join in the fun to support our schools. There will be yoga mats from Lifeway. You'll get to try some Heywell Sparkling Adaptogenic Water and crispy rice treats from Sweetgreen. Take home some Luna Bay Kombucha and win prizes in our raffle including a gift certificate to The Now Massage!

View Event →
Patagonia Popup Event
Jan
21
11:00 AM11:00

Patagonia Popup Event

Join Wellness4Every1® and Patagonia Fulton Market to celebrate wellness from the mountains to the coast. You’ll have an opportunity to win a month-long membership to Basecamp West Loop, $25 to Sweetgreen, and some of our favorite swag from Mush and Luna Bay. Your presence and donations will support our expansion in Colorado, Connecticut, New Jersey, and New York. This fun and unique pop-up event is on Saturday, January 21, 2023 from 11:00am-1:00pm at 1115 W Fulton Market. Donations can be made through Venmo: Wellness4Every1 or on our GoFundMe page. These opportunities are only possible with support from our community.

View Event →
#StrengthinourSchools at Basecamp
Nov
12
10:30 AM10:30

#StrengthinourSchools at Basecamp

Get your weekend workout in and leave feeling inspired and accomplished! Join us Saturday, November 12th at 11:30am for our #StrengthinourSchools fundraising class led by Dana Leonard at Basecamp West Loop

This is a workout where every minute counts, why not make every dollar count too! The suggested donation is $25.00, but we encourage everyone to attend regardless of contribution. Donations can be made through Venmo: Wellness4Every1 or on our GoFundMe page.

Your donation will directly fund student field trips. What are you waiting for? Donate today to reserve your spot. Challenge yourself with a fast-paced workout while giving back to our schools.


View Event →
#Sweat4ourSchools at Body High Fitness
Oct
16
11:00 AM11:00

#Sweat4ourSchools at Body High Fitness

Join us Sunday, October 16th at 11:00am for our #Sweat4ourSchools fundraising event at Body High Fitness! Challenge yourself during this strength and conditioning HIIT workout and leave feeling energized and accomplished. 

All of our workouts include swag and this month you’ll be able to try products from: LOVE CORN, Golden Root, Mush, Partake Foods, Pan’s Mushroom Jerky, Cedar's Foods, 88 Acres, and Beekeepers Naturals.

What are you waiting for? Let’s challenge your strength and endurance while giving back to our schools! The suggested donation is $25.00, but we encourage everyone to attend regardless of their contribution. Donations can be made through Venmo: Wellness4Every1 or on our GoFundMe page.

Your donation will directly fund student field trips to Body High Fitness increasing equitable access to quality programs for public school students. This will be our 2nd year hosting weekly field trips for students from Darwin Elementary School at Body High Fitness!

View Event →
Bingo at Happy Camper Old Town
Sep
4
1:30 PM13:30

Bingo at Happy Camper Old Town

Join us Labor Day weekend for a special fundraising event at Happy Camper Old Town! This adult bingo event on Sunday, September 4th at 1:30pm will directly support arts and wellness programs for Chicago Public School students and help increase access to equitable, quality programming. 

Grab some pizza, a drink, and play bingo with us! To play, there is a suggested $10 donation for each bingo card via Venmo or cash. Please note that this is not a kid friendly event. We will have one long table reserved. Everyone is welcome to come, but encouraged to arrive early to reserve tables. Tables are provided on a 1st come 1st serve basis and since bingo is a very popular event at Happy Camper it is recommended to arrive before 1:00pm.

View Event →
Stretch4ourSchools with YogaSix
Aug
18
7:00 PM19:00

Stretch4ourSchools with YogaSix

Join us Thursday, August 18th at 7:00pm for our #Stretch4ourSchools fundraising event! Enjoy a relaxing yoga class at YogaSix Gold Coast where you will be guided to gently release and connect to your breath while finding strength and flow.

Every event has swag and this month you’ll be able to try products from: Partake Foods, Pan’s Mushroom Jerky, Cedar's Foods, Archer & Olive, Yasso, 88 Acres, and Beekeepers Naturals

What are you waiting for? Get down dog and donate! The suggested donation is $25.00, but we encourage everyone to attend regardless of their contribution. Donations can be made through Venmo: Wellness4Every1 or at the link in our bio to our GoFundMe page. Your donation will directly fund arts and wellness programming increasing equitable access to quality programs for public school students. 

View Event →
#StrengthinOurSchools with Studio Fit Chicago
Jul
14
6:00 PM18:00

#StrengthinOurSchools with Studio Fit Chicago

Are you ready to kick off your summer with a Studio Fit Chicago #StrengthinourSchools Fundraising Event? Wellness4Every1® will be hosting an outdoor HIIT class at Oz Park on July 14th at 6:00pm. 

Note: this event is BYOM (bring your own mat)

Participants will be led by Reyna Hoerdeman through an outdoor high intensity interval training (HIIT) class designed to get you moving and feeling great.

Studio Fit Chicago is Chicago's only all-female studio. Studio Fit helps women with building lean muscle mass, nutrition, and overall wellness. They strive to make fitness fun and sustainable while building community for all who attend.  

The suggested donation for #StrengthinOurSchools is $25.00, but we encourage everyone to join regardless of your contribution. 

Donations can be made through Venmo: Wellness4Every1 or on our GoFundMe page: https://www.gofundme.com/f/the-art-of-wellness4every1

These opportunities are only possible with support from our community. Your donation will directly fund arts and wellness programs, helping us increase access to equitable, quality programming.

View Event →
#Selfcare4ourSchools Virtual Breath Workshop with Zach Campa
Jun
12
6:00 PM18:00

#Selfcare4ourSchools Virtual Breath Workshop with Zach Campa

Join us Sunday, June 12th from 6:00-7:30pm CT for our #Selfcare4ourSchools virtual breath workshop with Zach Campa, the Breath Therapist! Zach is a certified breath work and deep meditation facilitator. During this workshop you will get to experience his unique practice, The Rewired Breath Work Method. This practice is easy to learn, will create peace within your mind and body, and deepen your connection to your purpose. Zach’s goal is to ignite people's inner fire, propelling them into their highest self through the power of breath and meditation. The suggested donation is $30.00, but we encourage everyone to join regardless of your contribution. Donations can be made on Venmo: Wellness4Every1 or through our GoFundMe: The Art of Wellness.

How to Prepare:

  • Make sure you're in a quiet space and have somewhere comfortable to lay down (You can lay on a bed, a couch, floor, or yoga mat!)

  • Have a cozy pillow and blanket available

  • A big glass of water

  • Journal & pen

  • Option to use headphones

  • Put pets in a different room during the breathwork portion of this workshop

NOTE: This workshop is not recommended if you are pregnant.

View Event →
#Selfcare4ourSchools Sound Healing with Davin Youngs
May
26
7:00 PM19:00

#Selfcare4ourSchools Sound Healing with Davin Youngs

IMPORTANT: This event has been rescheduled for Thursday, May 26th at the Joinery! The original event at Zen Yoga Garage on Sunday, May 22nd at 2:00pm has been rescheduled.

Join us for our #Selfcare4ourSchools immersive, sound healing, fundraising event with Davin Youngs ! Davin Youngs is a master of sonic enlightenment; mixing beats, electronic loops, gongs, tuning forks, crystal bowls and his own voice to create soundscapes that will take you on a transformative journey into the far reaches of your mind. All you need to do is make yourself comfortable, lay down and enjoy this healing experience!

Tickets can be purchased on Eventbrite.

NOTE: Please BYOM (bring your own mat) or whatever you need for maximum comfort. Mats, blankets and pillows etc. are encouraged!



View Event →
#Selfcare4ourSchools with Face Foundrie
Apr
20
4:00 PM16:00

#Selfcare4ourSchools with Face Foundrie

Join us for #Selfcare4ourSchools with Face Foundrie West Loop on April 20th! Enjoy a little TLC between 4:00-8:00pm while giving back to Chicago Public Schools. 

Your $50 mini facial service will include a complimentary enhancement (value up to $35), a wine tasting with Scout & Cellar a swag bag (including products from Nuun Hydration and Pinch Me Therapy Dough), and entry into our raffle (including prizes from Food Huggers® , Simply Straws, the Face Foundrie stone series, and 4 bottles of wine). 

$10 from every service will support Wellness4Every1® workshops at Henderson Elementary, Kozminski Elementary, and Sawyer Elementary providing programming for their staff and students!

To sign up and book your customized facial, call Face Foundrie at 312-788-0292 or email skinexpert.facefoundriewestloop@gmail.com

View Event →
#Boxing4Every1 with Title Boxing Club
Oct
14
6:00 PM18:00

#Boxing4Every1 with Title Boxing Club

  • 720 South Wells Street Chicago, IL, 60607 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for our last outdoor event this year! On Thursday, October 14th at 6:00pm at the Southbank Chicago riverwalk, we’ll be hosting #Boxing4Every1 with Lendlease. This fundraising event raises money for wellness programming in Chicago Public Schools. The suggested donation is $25.00, but we encourage everyone to join regardless of their contribution. Donations can be made on Venmo: Wellness4Every1 or through our GoFundMe: The Art of Wellness.

Mario Cervantes from TITLE Boxing Club will be teaching the class. His training and ambition will motivate you and make you feel stronger. Kickboxing uses all the major muscle groups in the body for a dynamic, challenging experience. Not only can kickboxing relieve stress, but it can also improve cardiovascular fitness. Boost your mental health, energy levels, and confidence at our event with Title Boxing.

When you attend this class, you will receive some incredible swag from our sponsors, including: Banza, Byte Bars, Cloud Water Brands, Green Valley Creamery, Lifeway Kefir, Lunchskins, Mush, and SunButter.

Parking is available but limited. If there is space in the garage, the nightly fee is $6. We encourage you to take public transportation, Uber, bike or walk to enjoy the Chicago scenery on the way.

To RSVP for the class, please click here. Capacity is limited, so we highly recommend booking classes in advance.

View Event →
#Sweat4OurSchools with Body High Fitness
Sep
23
6:00 PM18:00

#Sweat4OurSchools with Body High Fitness

Join us for our outdoor fundraising workout event on Thursday, September 23rd, at 6:00pm on the Southbank Riverwalk. Wellness4Every1® will be hosting #Sweat4OurSchools with Lendlease. This fundraising event raises money for wellness programming in Chicago Public Schools.  The suggested donation is $25.00, but we encourage everyone to join regardless of their contribution. Donations can be made on Venmo: Wellness4Every1 or through our GoFundMe: The Art of Wellness.

Body High Fitness is our studio partner this month and their class will leave you invigorated and motivated. This school year we will be bringing students from Darwin Elementary to Body High Fitness every week, giving them a professional fitness experience. These opportunities are only possible with support from our community, so please join us for this special fundraising event. Meet us at Southbank Park, 720 S Wells St, for an exceptional view and a class you won’t want to miss. 

When you attend this class, you will receive some incredible swag from our sponsors, including: Byte Bars, Celsius, Core Foods, Cloud Water Brands, Georgia Grinders, Green Valley Creamery, Lifeway Kefir, Lunchskins, and SunButter.

Parking is available but limited. If there is space in the garage, the nightly fee is $6. We encourage you to take public transportation, Uber, bike or walk to enjoy the Chicago scenery on the way.

To RSVP for the class, please click here. Capacity is limited, so we highly recommend booking classes in advance.

View Event →
#StrengthinourSchools with Live Better Co
Aug
26
6:00 PM18:00

#StrengthinourSchools with Live Better Co

  • 720 South Wells Street Chicago, IL, 60607 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

On Thursday, August 26th at 6:00pm Wellness4Every1® will be hosting #StrengthinourSchools, a fundraising class with Lendlease on the Southbank Riverwalk. This class celebrates and raises money for wellness programming in Chicago Public Schools. The suggested donation is $25.00, but we encourage everyone to join regardless of their contribution. Donations can be made on Venmo: Wellness4Every1 or through our GoFundMe: The Art of Wellness.

Bret Gornik from Live Better Co. will be teaching this class! He will leave you feeling empowered and energized! We partnered with Live Better to offer pep rallies for Chicago Public Schools to get students excited about physical activity. These experiences give students access to yoga and meditation during the school day. Through these physical activities, they learn about self-awareness, stress management, overcoming challenges, and teamwork. 

These opportunities are only possible with support from our community, so please join us for this special fundraising event. Meet us at Southbank Park, 720 S Wells St, for an exceptional view and class you won’t want to miss. 

This event also includes swag and raffle prizes from our sponsors: CelsiusCore FoodsFolios Cheese WrapsGeorgia GrindersGreen Valley Creamery, Lifeway KefirLunchskinsMid-day SquaresMushSunButter, and Weller.

Parking is available but limited. If there is space in the garage, the nightly fee is $6. We encourage you to take public transportation, Uber, bike or walk and enjoy the beautiful Chicago scenery on your way.

To RSVP for the class, please click here.  Capacity is limited, so we highly recommend booking classes in advance.

View Event →
#Yoga4Every1 with Lendlease
Jul
22
6:00 PM18:00

#Yoga4Every1 with Lendlease

All summer long Wellness4Every1® will be hosting yoga classes in Chicago to celebrate their new book Yoga4Every1 and to raise money to provide free yoga classes to Chicago Public Schools. The suggested donation is $25.00, but we encourage everyone to join regardless of your contribution. Donations can be made on Venmo: Wellness4Every1 or through our GoFundMe: The Art of Wellness.

As part our our #Yoga4Every1 Campaign, when you donate you'll be able to take this class and all the classes this summer with our amazing partners. Join us Thursday, July 22nd at 6:00pm for yoga in the park with Studio Fit Chicago. This class will be led by Stefanie Coslow. Find balance within yourself as your body learns to move with your breathing, flowing from one deep-stretch yoga pose to the next while feeling the benefits of Vinyasa yoga.

Each event will include swag and raffle prizes from our sponsors, including: Lifeway Kefir, Garden of Flavor, Mush, and GoNanas.

Capacity is limited, so we highly recommend booking classes in advance.

View Event →
#StrengthInOurSchools with Versus
May
21
12:00 PM12:00

#StrengthInOurSchools with Versus

On Friday, May 21st, Wellness4Every1® will be hosting a virtual #StrengthInOurSchools class with Julia Winske to raise money for arts and wellness programming in Chicago Public Schools. This strength workout fundraising class will be from 12:00-12:50pm CT. The suggested donation is $30.00, but we encourage everyone to join regardless of your contribution. Donations can be made on Venmo: Wellness4Every1 or through our GoFundMe: The Art of Wellness.

This class will be hosted by Versus, and will be a full-body workout that will increase power while promoting efficient movement patterns. Participants will gain strength while focusing on push movement. You can expect controlled fast and slow movements, such as push-ups. The class will also be available to watch on-demand for 24 hours after being taught live.

Julia is a certified ACE group fitness instructor. After learning she wasn’t able to play college softball, Julia started leading fitness classes at her college rec center. She lead her first charity workout called “Active 4 Autism” in 2015 and continues to merge her passion with fitness and helping others.

Wellness4Every1® was founded in 2016 in response to the many Chicago Public Schools that had lost their funding for arts and wellness programs. Through community partnerships and fundraising efforts, the organization helps bring these vital opportunities back to Chicago students. Wellness4Every1® has provided programming to 90 schools, reaching over 10,000 students.

View Event →
#Sweat4ourSchools with Jeremy Liban
Apr
24
10:00 AM10:00

#Sweat4ourSchools with Jeremy Liban

On Saturday, April 24th, Wellness4Every1® will be hosting a virtual #Sweat4ourSchools class with Jeremy Liban to raise money for arts and wellness programming in Chicago Public Schools. This strength workout fundraising class will be from 10:00-10:50am. The suggested donation is $30.00, but we encourage everyone to join regardless of your contribution. Donations can be made on Venmo: Wellness4Every1 or through our GoFundMe: The Art of Wellness.

This class will be taught with OrangeTheory Live, a full-body group workout that brings the best of OrangeTheory Fitness online and is focused on heart rate-based interval training to maximize results from the inside out. It will be an interactive and intimate workout led by certified coach Jeremy, there to guide and motivate you towards feeling great. To access this class, all attendees must use a computer with a camera (Google Chrome Browser preferred), as tablets and mobile devices cannot access the online platform at this time.

Jeremy is a student and teacher of movement who has trained with world renowned experts in strength, athletic performance, movement, and martial arts. Jeremy combines the use of bodyweight movements, calisthenics, kettlebell, suspension training and various implements in his training, designed to challenge the body and the mind of his students. Jeremy originally grew up in Chicago, and he is extremely excited to share his passion to help his students maximize their full potential in their physical fitness, movement quality and overall health. His holistic approach to training is pragmatic, fun and results-driven.

Wellness4Every1® was founded in 2016 in response to the many Chicago Public Schools that had lost their funding for arts and wellness programs. Through community partnerships and fundraising efforts, the organization helps bring these vital opportunities back to Chicago students. Wellness4Every1® has provided programming to 90 schools, reaching over 10,000 students.

View Event →
#Sweat4ourSchools with CHI-SOCIETY
Apr
17
10:00 AM10:00

#Sweat4ourSchools with CHI-SOCIETY

On Saturday, April 17th, Wellness4Every1® will be hosting a virtual #Sweat4ourSchools class with CHI-SOCIETY to raise money for arts and wellness programming in Chicago Public Schools. This Pilates Fusion fundraising class will be from 10:00-10:30am, taught by Erin Schirack. The suggested donation is $30.00, but we encourage everyone to join regardless of your contribution. Donations can be made on Venmo: Wellness4Every1 or through our GoFundMe: The Art of Wellness.

Erin’s class will be hosted on Zoom. Link below.

CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE ZOOM CLASS

Meeting ID: 846 4600 2761

In this Pilates Fusion class, find your strength and confidence beyond your comfort zone. Enjoy the high energy and fun music while focusing on precise technique, movement concepts, and mind-body integration.

Erin is recognized as one of Chicago's top fitness instructors. Erin trained with some of the top instructors in Chicago and Michigan, and her extensive knowledge of Classical Pilates Method, modern Pilates, movement concepts and principles and anatomy has been very rewarding to her and to her clients. As former lead instructor and Director of Cycle, Erin’s classes were sought out for her high energy and expertly curated playlists. Erin passes along her expertise, enthusiasm, and love of movement in a challenging and exciting workout that incorporates precise technique, movement concepts, and mind-body integration for guaranteed maximum results.

CHI-SOCIETY is an on-demand streaming platform that lets you workout with the Windy City’s best instructors anytime, anywhere. Exclusively created by Chicago based fitness professionals, their gallery of killer workouts will get you sweating, laughing, smiling and feeling amazing - in just 30 minutes.

Wellness4Every1® was founded in 2016 in response to the many Chicago Public Schools that had lost their funding for arts and wellness programs. Through community partnerships and fundraising efforts, the organization helps bring these vital opportunities back to Chicago students. Wellness4Every1® has provided programming to 90 schools, reaching over 10,000 students.

View Event →
#Sweat4ourSchools with Ashley McCullough
Apr
10
10:00 AM10:00

#Sweat4ourSchools with Ashley McCullough

This April, Wellness4Every1® is kicking off a month full of fun, energizing events for a good cause! Our first event will be on Saturday, April 10th, a virtual #Sweat4ourSchools class with Ashley McCullough to raise money for arts and wellness programming in Chicago Public Schools. This HIIT fundraising class will be from 10:00-10:40am. The suggested donation is $30.00, but we encourage everyone to join regardless of your contribution. Donations can be made on Venmo: Wellness4Every1 or through our GoFundMe: The Art of Wellness.

Ashley’s virtual workouts focus on strategic exercise selection, proper form, mobility, and moving safely and efficiently both in your workouts and throughout your day. Now a NASM certified personal trainer, fitness nutrition specialist, and creator of The Grind Before Wine, Ashley is dedicated to helping her clients learn how to break the rules. After nearly a decade of following diet and workout plans that continuously resulted in overtraining and disordered eating habits, Ashley set out to pave her own way to fitness and nutrition. The Grind Before Wine is both a brand and a lifestyle founded in freedom, strength, and joy.  

Ashley was born and raised in the suburbs of Chicago and moved to the city after graduating from Saint Mary’s College with a degree in Elementary Education. Ashley was a kindergarten teacher by day, personal trainer by night before closing her classroom door and opening a new door to a full-time career in fitness and nutrition in 2018. Outside of the gym, Ashley can be found writing, meal prepping, cooking, drinking wine, and pretending to get into something new on Netflix but really just watching Friends for the 187th time.

Wellness4Every1® was founded in 2016 in response to the many Chicago Public Schools that had lost their funding for arts and wellness programs. Through community partnerships and fundraising efforts, the organization helps bring these vital opportunities back to Chicago students. Wellness4Every1® has provided programming to 90 schools, reaching over 10,000 students.

View Event →
#Stretch4ourSchools with Studio Fit Chicago
Feb
28
4:30 PM16:30

#Stretch4ourSchools with Studio Fit Chicago

On Sunday, February 28th, Wellness4Every1® will be hosting a virtual #Stretch4ourSchools class with Studio Fit Chicago to raise money for arts and wellness programming in Chicago Public Schools. The class will be from 4:30-5:30p.m and taught by Brandy LaChappelle and Stefanie Coslow. The suggested donation for this event is $30.00 but we encourage everyone to join regardless of your contribution. Donations can be made on Venmo: Wellness4Every1 or through the link to our GoFundMe: The Art of Wellness.

More about the class: Find balance within yourself as your body learns to move with your breathing, flowing from one deep-stretch yoga pose to the next while feeling the benefits of Vinyasa yoga.

Wellness4Every1® was founded in 2016 in response to the many Chicago Public Schools that had lost their funding for arts and wellness programs. Through community partnerships and fundraising efforts, the organization helps bring these vital opportunities back to Chicago students. Wellness4Every1® has provided programming to 90 schools, reaching over 10,000 students.

View Event →
NYE Yoga Flow
Dec
31
10:00 AM10:00

NYE Yoga Flow

Let Go: A Final Flow
An invitation to close the chapter of 2020 with us and cheers in the new year! Katy Hanlon and Maggie Umberger are teaming up to give you a twisty flow that is full of movement to bid this calendar year adieu. We truly hope you'll come as you are, honor your resiliency over the last year, purposefully, with intention flow towards 2021 with us. Yes, there will be giveaways!

When: Thursday, December 31 at 10:00-11:15am CT

Where: Zoom You'll get the Zoom link immediately upon registering and then again, 30 minutes prior to class start time.

Price: $20.20

What to wear: Anything and everything you feel that sends 2020 off in proper fashion (sequins, sparkles, costumes, wigs ... all are most welcome)

What else can you expect? A portion of the proceeds will be given to Wellness4Every1, a Chicago-based organization which increases awareness of the inequalities in the wellness industry and provide equity and access to quality arts and physical education programs for Chicago Public School students, as well as a space for social and emotional well-being.

View Event →
Yoga4Every1 8K Tower to Tower Run Tour
Nov
29
9:00 AM09:00

Yoga4Every1 8K Tower to Tower Run Tour

As a part of our #Yoga4Every1 Challenge, we are offering an 8K run tour led by Erica Agran! This event supports arts and wellness programming for Chicago Public Schools. When you donate, you’re supporting innovative wellness education programs for thousands of CPS students.

This 8K “bucket list” run tour will be on Sunday, November 29th at 9:00am and goes by the Willis Tower or the John Hancock Tower and many of the iconic sights in the Chicago Loop. We’ll run on the Magnificent Mile and the Riverwalk to Millennium Park and Grant Park and see major city sights throughout.

To register for a run tour, donate what you can and we’ll email you your confirmation. Donations can be made through Venmo: Wellness4Every1 or on our GoFundMe page: https://www.gofundme.com/f/the-art-of-wellness4every1.

The suggested donation for this event is $30.00 but we encourage everyone to join regardless of your contribution. Capacity for run tours are limited, so we highly recommend reserving your spot in advance.

View Event →
Yoga4Every1 5K Lincoln Park Run Tour
Nov
20
7:30 AM07:30

Yoga4Every1 5K Lincoln Park Run Tour

As a part of our #Yoga4Every1 Challenge, we are offering a 5K run tour led by Erica Agran! This event supports arts and wellness programming for Chicago Public Schools. When you donate, you’re supporting innovative wellness education programs for thousands of CPS students.

This 5K run tour will take place in Lincoln Park on Friday, November 20th at 7:30am. Learn about the interesting and storied past of Lincoln Park dating back to 1842 and experience it’s amazing natural beauty. Join us to learn the history, see some amazing monuments, and get a great shot of the yoga pose of the week.

To register for a run tour, donate what you can and we’ll email you your confirmation. Donations can be made through Venmo: Wellness4Every1 or on our GoFundMe page: https://www.gofundme.com/f/the-art-of-wellness4every1.

The suggested donation for this event is $30.00 but we encourage everyone to join regardless of your contribution. Capacity for run tours are limited, so we highly recommend reserving your spot in advance.

View Event →
#Yoga4Every1 Challenge
Nov
1
to Dec 31

#Yoga4Every1 Challenge

We want to end 2020 on a positive note with our #Yoga4Every1 Challenge. Each week we'll share a yoga pose from our new Yoga4Every1 Book spreading awareness about diversity and inclusion in the wellness industry. We want to provide access for everyone to come together to learn some yoga and support our programming in Chicago Public Schools.

This Challenge is a choose your own adventure. It starts with the yoga pose of the week. It includes weekly virtual classes sent out every Monday. You can also join us for a Run Tour with Erica Agran. We will be hosting a 5K in Lincoln Park on Friday, November 20th at 7:30am and/or an 8K downtown Sunday, November 29th at 9:00am. More details on the Run Tours below.

How it works:

1. Donate what you can. Donations can be made through Venmo: Wellness4Every1 or on our GoFundMe page. The suggested donation for this month’s challenge is $30.00 but we encourage everyone to join regardless of your contribution.

2. Every Monday, you’ll receive an email with the yoga pose of the week and our favorite virtual classes. This email will include information about how to register for the Run Tours.

3. Go on a walk/run and take a picture/video of each yoga pose of the week.

4. Share on social media with our hashtag #Yoga4Every1 and nominate others to join the challenge.

5. Bonus - We will be announcing locations in Chicago to pick up swag and win raffle prizes including RXBAR, Lil Bucks, and Evergreen Waffles.

Every donation counts and goes directly to sustaining and growing our wellness education partnerships across Chicago.

Run Tours

This challenge includes a huge perk! Anyone who joins the #Yoga4Every1 Challenge will be able to register to attend a 5K and/or 8K run tour in Chicago led by Erica Agran! Erica is launching Chicago running tours for Go! Running Tours. (https://gorunningtours.com). She's going to lead a few of the new tours for us as a perk this month.

Running tours are a fun way to get in a few casual miles while learning new things about your city. It's not a race and there are stops for photo ops and to learn new things. You can stop for a shot of the yoga pose of the week in front of a Chicago landmark! Details below.

Friday 11/20 7:30am 5K Lincoln Park Run Tour

Lincoln Park spans 1200 acres in Chicago. It has an interesting and storied past dating back to 1842 and amazing natural beauty. Join us to learn the history and to see some of its amazing monuments and to check out the native plants, birds, mammals, and more!

Sunday 11/29 9:00am 8K Tower to Tower Downtown Bucket List Run Tour

This “bucket list” run is an 8K (5 mile) loop from one iconic tower in Chicago to another. Start at the Willis Tower or the John Hancock Tower and see many of the iconic sights in the Chicago Loop! We’ll run on the Magnificent Mile and the Riverwalk to Millennium Park and Grant Park and see major city sights throughout.

View Event →
Bingo at Happy Camper: Postponed
Oct
25
1:30 PM13:30

Bingo at Happy Camper: Postponed

This event will be rescheduled and we will keep you updated as we receive more information.

On Sunday, May 24th, Wellness4Every1® will be hosting their 2nd Annual Adult Bingo Fundraiser at Happy Camper to raise money for arts and wellness programming in Chicago Public Schools. To play, there is a suggested $10 cash donation (there is an ATM on site). All donations will go directly towards Wellness4Every1 Chicago Public School programming. This is not a kid friendly event. We will have two long tables reserved. Everyone is welcome to come but encouraged to arrive early to reserve tables. Tables are provided on a 1st come 1st serve basis and since bingo is a very popular event at Happy Camper it is recommended to arrive before 12:00pm.

View Event →