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Prepared By: Shri Service Corpsinfo@shriyoga.orgwww.shriyoga.org2024 Annual Report

Fiscal year 2024 has been a big one! In May, right before we began our fiscal year, we received our certificate of occupancy at 390 Pine Street in Pawtucket.Since then, we moved into our new building hostinghundreds of students every week, we expanded ourmission into affordable housing, we trained and hiredmore than a dozen new teachers, and we beganrevitalizing our neighborhood by moving in.While all of this is worth celebrating, it’s also important to note that there is more work to do because the needout there is great.In addition to all the issues that have arisen out ofhousing insecurity in our state in the past year, there isalso a mental health crisis in Rhode Island that persists;in fact, according to a report on NBC 10, “one in fivechildren has a mental health problem.” This is where Shri steps in. In addition to our programs that serve adults with disabilities, men and women in recovery, and veterans, schools are in desperate need of more community-centric services that address social and emotional learning.Under my direction, we are in the midst of creating a model in which our nonprofit can trainand license our curriculum to local schools so we can serve more students within schoolsunder their own management. We are also creating an expanded community arts programand turning our on-site annual fundraiser into a statewide inclusive celebration for all. I am also expanding and diversifying our board of directors to include licensed clinicians, businessexperts and a member of our own adaptive teaching community.While this annual report is a celebration of all we’ve accomplished in the past fiscal year, it’s also a call to action to the year ahead. With “action” being at the heart of Shri, I thank you for contributing!A Note from Our FounderDear Shri Community,P A G E 0 1J U L Y 1 2 0 2 3 - J U N E 3 0 2 0 2 4E X E C U T I V E D I R E C T O R

Shri Service Corps™ is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, which funds and delivers free Shri yoga outreach programs, 7 days of every week, for special-needs populations and their staff in studios, social service agencies and municipal institutions with skilled teachers, trained on a joyful, rhythm-based curriculum, cultivating compassionate,balanced and inclusive communities intended to reduce toxic stress while increasingphysical and emotional stamina through shared, effective and efficient methods rooted in yogic philosophy and informed practices.Our MissionP A G E 0 2J U L Y 1 2 0 2 3 - J U N E 3 0 2 0 2 4Current Partners IncludeAccess Point, RIAdcare, The Providence Center (residential programs)Andrade Adult Day Care, Sargent CenterAmego Inc.Bear Hill HousingBradley Hospital Coventry, Pawtucket, Lincoln & Woonsocket Senior CentersGateway to ChangeHope Alzheimer’s CenterJamestown Food PantryLaurel Meade LIFE Inc.Looking Upwards, Spurwink, Avatar, Refocus, Fogarty CenterPawtucket School Department Perspectives, West BayRI Hospital, Butler Hospital, Kent HospitalRI Veterans Home, Segue Institute for LearningThe Arc of Blackstone ValleyThe Providence Center SchoolAnd more!

Impact NumbersJan/Feb/March 2024428total classes funded by Shri Service Corps1,652total attendance in those classes* 15,964By Year: July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024July/Aug/Sept 2023484Oct/Nov/Dec 2023377Classes By QuarterApr/May/June 2024363* M A Y I N C L U D E D U P L I C A T E S T U D E N T S P A G E 0 3J U L Y 1 2 0 2 3 - J U N E 3 0 2 0 2 4Scan QR code to donate and fund more classes in 2025

Pawtucket Hall of Fame, Person of the Year Award, November 2023Ancor, Community Builder Award, April 2024 (National Award)Junior Achievement of Rhode Island, Profiles in Excellence Award, May 2024 Grow Smart RI, Smart Growth Award, May 2024 URI Inclusion Innovation Conference, Dr. Ruby Roy Dholakia Memorial Award, June 2024Awards & RecognitionsP A G E 0 4J U L Y 1 2 0 2 3 - J U N E 3 0 2 0 2 4

“This has been an under-utilized property that nowcomes to life for some non-profits, businesses, andaffordable housing,” MayorDonald Grebien told TheBreeze. “It’s an awesome thing;Alison took a shell of a buildingand that investment will help usmore in the city.”“A big cool project like thisneeds a spark plug andchampion and that wasAlison Bologna,” said SenatorSheldon Whitehouse.More than 500 people joined us to cut the ribbonat 390 Pine Street in Pawtucket! August 28, 2023 “I’m holding backtears because thishas been a long andbeautiful process,”said Bologna.“Despite thechallenges, we are here today,open and thrivingwith all of you.”From Yoga Instructor To Citizen DeveloperOfficials Celebrate FormerConant Thread Mill as NewMixed-Use SiteShri Yoga OpeningCelebrates Passion,Purpose, Presence In PawtucketIn the Press“The revitalization of 390 Pine St. is not about oneperson, or even one project,”Bologna told the mayor. “It’s really about designingspace, for good work, toinspire others.”P A G E 0 5J U L Y 1 2 0 2 3 - J U N E 3 0 2 0 2 4

Yoga OutreachTeacher TrainingOur first “Path of Service” cohort in the new studio!P A G E 0 6J U L Y 1 2 0 2 3 - J U N E 3 0 2 0 2 4

Community Arts & Events at ShriThe Expansion OfP A G E 0 7J U L Y 1 2 0 2 3 - J U N E 3 0 2 0 2 4

Sponsor-A-Spot & SocialShri Teachers practiced with Shri Supporters who“Sponsored Spots!” | Raised: $45,000+ More than 700 Free Yoga Outreach Classes FundedAnnual FundraiserP A G E 0 8J U L Y 1 2 0 2 3 - J U N E 3 0 2 0 2 4

Honoring Community Shri Spotlight Awardees: Denise Barry, Shri TeacherPCF Development CorporationP A G E 0 9J U L Y 1 2 0 2 3 - J U N E 3 0 2 0 2 4Jim Gillen Honorary Award: Crystal Vernava, Shri Teacher

Our New NeighborsSegue Institute for Learning:Food PantryP A G E 1 0J U L Y 1 2 0 2 3 - J U N E 3 0 2 0 2 4

Flying Shuttles: Art StudioOur New NeighborsP A G E 1 1J U L Y 1 2 0 2 3 - J U N E 3 0 2 0 2 4

Design MattersP A G E 1 2J U L Y 1 2 0 2 3 - J U N E 3 0 2 0 2 4Shri’s newly revitalized space is fully accessible for students of all abilities.

AAA Northeast Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode IslandCharterCare FoundationCVS Hometown FundGeneral Federation of Women's Clubs RIWomen's Club of South CountyJohn D. & Katherine A. Johnston FoundationJohn E. Fogarty FoundationGrants ReceivedInclude the Following Funding Sources:P A G E 1 3J U L Y 1 2 0 2 3 - J U N E 3 0 2 0 2 4John E. Moran FoundationJuanita Sanchez FundJune Rockwell Levy FoundationNordson FoundationRhode Island Office of Veterans Services, Veterans Service Grant Simon W. Wardwell Foundation And More

Supporting our mission of inclusive yoga outreach most, OPEN classes for thegeneral public are also paired with a specific "outreach in studio" group, which isfree to select groups funded by Shri Service Corps. These groups include:Mondays 5:15 pm | Meditation | Free For AllMondays 6:00 pm | Free to VeteransTuesdays 9:30 am | Free to members of the Pawtucket Senior CenterTuesdays 4:30 pm | Free to EducatorsTuesdays 6:00 pm | Free to Adults in RecoveryThursdays 6:15 pm | Free to Pawtucket & Central Falls ResidentsSaturdays 9:00 am | Free to Pawtucket & Central Falls ResidentsWhat is Inclusive Yoga Outreach?P A G E 1 4J U L Y 1 2 0 2 3 - J U N E 3 0 2 0 2 4

2024 FinancialsGeneral donations include those made by: Shri Bark snacks & Shri Studio Stipends include the following positions: Development Director, Student Advocate,Partner Advocate & Teacher Advocate Class operations include: Curriculum, Insurance, Class Management Software,Administrative Software, Scheduling Duties P A G E 1 5J U L Y 1 2 0 2 3 - J U N E 3 0 2 0 2 4Shri Service Corps July 2023 - June 30, 2024Scan QR code to donate and fund more classes in 2025

Affordable HousingShri Service Corps supports the tenants at 390 Pine Street, which is at fulloccupancy, with 5 deed-restricted units, paired with social service agencies.P A G E 1 6J U L Y 1 2 0 2 3 - J U N E 3 0 2 0 2 4

David Mongeau, WCVB-TV (Chair)Ed Mastriano, Marketing Professional (Vice Chair)Steve Hebda, AVS Bio (Treasurer)Jennifer Hebda, Jennifer Hebda Design (Secretary)Lori Solinger, WJAR NBC 10Board of DirectorsP A G E 1 7J U L Y 1 2 0 2 3 - J U N E 3 0 2 0 2 4

What the Communityis Saying Over theYears..."The Shri adaptive yoga classes have hadan amazing effect on our RICLASparticipants with disabilities. There has beenan obvious improvement in behaviors andattitudes. Breathing and relaxationtechniques learned in your classes havebecome part of our supports at home tocreate a more peaceful and balancedenvironment. Our folks look forward to goingto class and as a result are happier andhealthier. We are grateful to be part of yourholistic and spiritual community." - RH ODE I S L AND C OMMU N I TY L I V ING A N D SU P P ORTS“I cannot express how grateful we are toShri! Your yoga programs brought out thebest in our guys! I was blown away by theirwillingness to participate and theiropenness to try something completely new.Much of that was due to the Shri teacher’swelcome approach; she made us all feelcomfortable, supported, and challenged.” - S L A T E R H O S P I T A L M A N A G E M E N T“Partnering with Shri has been an amazingaddition to our program. I am alwayssurprised and impressed with how well thestudents do with yoga. Children come toour programs for support with socialemotional learning and self-regulation.Participating in yoga provides a powerfulopportunity for these children to learn howtheir bodies feel when they are regulated ina safe and fun environment." — E A R LY E L EMEN T A RY P A R TIA L HOS P I TALI Z A TIO N P ROG R A M AN D E ARL Y CHI L D HOOD I NST I T U TE I N T ENS I V E OUT P A TIEN T PRO G R A M "I like going to yoga. I like to exercise. I like to do meditation. I like meeting new people." - P A W T U C K E T T R A N S I T I O N S T U D E N T P R A C T I C I N G I N S H R I ' S A D A P T I V E Y O G A P R O J E C TP A G E 1 8J U L Y 1 2 0 2 3 - J U N E 3 0 2 0 2 4

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