PFW was so happy to learn about Ms. LEROYNA EDWARDS, who is the Executive Director of The Children Shall Lead Them Productions in Columbus, OH, through her Grant Application “Health is W.E.A.L.T.H.S. Empowerment Thru Arts.” She has been engaged and in-service to the most needy children and their parents in the Pointdexter Community. You can find her using her skills and talents at the Beatty Recreation Center where she has been instrumental in creating community programs such as Circle 77 Community (Food) Co-op, and the Joyful Living Wellness Institute where community members can learn about nutritian, do yoga, and learn how a healthful lifestyle can change behavior in a positive manner to empower you to take control of your own life. She has started after-school programs where none existed before and has spearheaded a program where elderly residents of the Near Eastside can now apply for grocery delivery. Her youth development program offers health and wellness education by creatively integrating art education in a way that highlights how a healthy lifestyle and preventative activities allow people to achieve a healthy, successful life through self-care and right thinking.
W = Water
E = Exercise
A = AIR
L = Light
T = Thinking Happy Thoughts
H = Healthy Food
S = Sleep
All of these ingredients will be integrated into a fun, colorful children’s musical production that teaches and demonstrates through drama, dance, poetry and the power of the spoken word that will be presented on stage later this year. Ms. Edwards’ holistic approach to youth and community development cultivates excellence by offering art education integrated with services which incorporate wellness, fitness, life skills, culture, self-empowerment and academic achievement through creative expression. Find out more about:
LeRoyna Edwards, RYT, M.Ed., Wholistic Educator & Master Joyologist and her ongoing projects:
Circle 77 Community Food Coop
