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In all the excitement from yesterday, I forgot to mention we had another sponsor to contribute to the overall success, healing, and restoration for our Purple Path Bi-Annual Healing Retreat. God is!

If you have not heard, we’ve adopted a “Pay Your Own Rate” concept for this retreat, where your monetary contribution registers you for attendance. And if you feel called to be a sponsor, we have a sponsorship package available—just email us at [email protected] for more details.

Purple Path by Dr. Shaniqua Jones

Thanks to our anonymous sponsor and to Dr. Tanya Prewitt-White!

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟

Purple Path is hosting our second bi-annual Healing Retreat on Saturday, October 26, 2024, from 10am - 6pm! 🎉 This special day is dedicated to youth and families, offering a series of workshops and resources aimed at fostering community healing.

Join us for a day of growth, connection, and empowerment as we come together to support one another on this healing journey. 💜✨

Head to our event page today >>>>> Purple Path Bi-Annual Healing Retreat

Are you ready. Website is being updated. Stay tuned. God is. Thank you to Felice Kimbrew of FMK Media LLC for my dope flyer.

If you knew all that was happening BTS to, you will make sure you are in the building.

Thank you to my personal and professional village for your love and support.

God is!

Head to the event page now >>>>> Purple Path Bi-Annual Healing Retreat

I made a vow to the Lord and I won't take it back. .

With that said, I need my village and supporters of Purple Path by Dr. Shaniqua Jones to help make this an outstanding event >>>>> Purple Path Bi-Annual Healing Retreat that takes place Saturday, October 26, 2024 from 10am - 6pm.

This is for the entire community - youth and families. Donations and sponsorships will cover the cost for every guest. Claiming it. Our community deserves to have a safe and brave space to discuss matters of the heart and mind that fosters sustainable healing.

I have an agenda where I am fleshing out all of the details and need your assistance. Tag someone who will be willing to provide support in the following areas:
1. Volunteer anytime between 8am - 6pm >>>>> complete this Google Form >>>>> https://forms.gle/jb4y2JbhLMhrx21B7
2. Facilitate a workshop on "Building Resilience Through Storytelling" - Inez Woody?
3. Facilitate a workshop on "Healing-Informed Parenting" - Nikki Williams Rucker?
4. Facilitate an activity on "Art as Healing" - Lisa Jenkins and Patricia High?
5. Facilitate a workshop on "Restorative Practices in the Home"
Robert Spicer?
6. Panelists for "Community Healing: Challenges and Solutions" - Chief Mitchell R. Davis III?

The goal is to offer workshops that are divided by a youth track and a family track, resource fair, and vendors to shop with who all align with our mission and vision as well as promote healing.

If you are interested in being part of our resource fair that focuses on healing and providing exceptional care for our youth and families, please reach out to me at [email protected], Subject Line: Resource Fair.

First, I want to thank each one of YOU for your outpour of love.
Secondly, I am getting so much done and preparing for my next. These opportunities aren't just for me, they are for us - the village - the community.
Thirdly, with the first points being made, I need your support.
Saturday, October 26, 2024 will be the first of its kind for Purple Path by Dr. Shaniqua Jones because the Purple Path Bi-Annual Healing Retreat is for all, not just women, not just those close to me.....but for ALL. I need VOLUNTEERS to assist with setup, flow of day, welcome/greet, assist with facilitation, etc. I need sponsors and supporters. We have 5 sponsorship packages. I am making it my business to schedule one-on-one meetings with those who may be able to offer support in one of many areas.

Click on the event page, see all the details, ask as many questions, and know this.....God is!

I am excited because I know God sat me down to prepare for this moment.

I love YOU.

Link to volunteer is in the comments.
If you would love to discuss sponsorship, please DM me or email me at [email protected].

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***REPOST***Chicago Women in Trades (CWIT)

WOMEN BUILD ILLINOIS IS COMING BACK!

Women Build Illinois (WBI) is a pre-apprenticeship training program that prepares women to begin and succeed in apprenticeship training programs within Union construction. WBI is a 10-week pre-apprenticeship program that meets four days a week, Monday-Thursday, from 8am-3pm, with a stipend of $10/hr. In WBI, you will be learning construction math, career readiness, hands-on training provided by tradeswomen, and field trips to different Apprenticeship Training Centers.

Click here to register: https://cwit.org/trade-programs/register-information-session

Join Dr. Shaniqua Jones] every 4th Monday of the month. Safe space? Yes. Brave space? Most definitely m. Let’s go! Head over to Dr. Shaniqua Jones] IG to learn more. Register today.

One of many posts today to catch us up all all thats happening. Our founder, Dr. Shaniqua Jones launched a podcast yesterday. Head over to and check out all the excitement.

Offset medical and household expenses, organized by Shaniqua Jones Hi, my name is Dr. Shaniqua Jones. I am the wife of Mr. Dedrick Jones(DJ), who … Shaniqua Jones needs your support for Offset medical and household expenses

Message from our Founder, . Head to her page now to learn more!!

Yes! Our very own Ayanna A. just got approved for her first apartment. We’re making sure our students, including gap year students have what they need to thrive and succeed! Go Ayanna! We’re proud of you! Let’s go!

Here’s what one of our students had to say about her career interest. If you or anyone you know work in the construction field as a woman, please tag them below.

Our first SEL support group went amazing. We look forward to opening up our weekly virtual safe space to allow our students to be their authentic selves. See you next week!💜

Please allow us to welcome Risa Jenkins to Jones Academy Of Excellence. Risa brings a wealth ok experience and knowledge that evokes positive, thought- provoking change. To learn more about Risa and her work, follow

At Jones Academy of Excellence we focus on the interest of our students. Here’s what one of our students had to say about

Thank you to Dr. Melissa Vanden Bout for speaking with our students today. We enjoyed your knowledge and wisdom as it pertains to different Social Justice Topics. Thank you to our students for their input and participation. We look forward to doing this again.💜

Join us every 4th Monday at 6pm to learn more about peace circles and discuss an array of topics. Click the link in bio to register!

Join us for a free opportunity to learn more about Restorative Justice 101, Restorative Practices and more. Each participant will walk away with a certificate of completion and a better understanding of what Restorative Justice consists of. To register, please see the link in bio. We hope to see you there!

TMH Behavioral Services Teen Talk Girl groups are BACK!!! This group is FREE!!!! Promoting your teen's mental health means helping them feel secure about themselves, fostering their growth at home, at school, and assisting them with relating well with others. Space is limited! Click the link ibio to register!

https://www.tmhbehavioralservices.com/our-brands

Our first JAOE outing to see The Woman King was a hit! We are so excited to plan more events and outings in the future.

Our families will love this movie. Our Founder, Dr. Jones made sure to get tickets for us after seeing this powerful movie! See our families tonight!

Organization is one of the key elements to living a successful life. At Jones Academy of Excellence we encourage our students to organize their calendar to cut down on stress and confusion. In doing so, they can live a more productive lifestyle.

“With organization comes empowerment.”
-Lynda Peterson

QPR Su***de Prevention September 19, 2022 6:00-7:30pm CST-Virtual
The QPR mission is to reduce suicidal behaviors and save lives by providing innovative, practical and proven su***de prevention training. The signs of crisis are all around us. We believe that quality education empowers all people, regardless of their background, to make a positive difference in the life of someone they know.
To Register:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/virtual-qpr-su***de-prevention-training-tickets-411031685837

Virtual QPR Su***de Prevention Training QPR is a su***de prevention training. We can all play a role in saving a life and this training will help you learn the steps to take.

Tomorrow is the big day!!!!

Here are a few interesting articles:

https://www.edutopia.org/article/letting-students-experience-text-they-analyze-it.

https://www.stressedteens.com/toolbox

https://www.edutopia.org/article/high-school-students-thrive-when-given-choices-english-class

https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-illinois-lawmakers-new-national-sex-education-standards-20220828-rxgavkemofdbtdj4epgfchpmfa-story.html

Family orientation is only a few days away and we are excited to meet our families in person. We will enjoy fellowship, games and more.

One of the school districts I’m assigned to just called to request space for 25 of their staff members for my book signing. C’mon God! Keep blessing us! God is!

Y’all better start strategizing when it comes to your work. Your strategy isn’t working because it’s not approved by God.

This book is about to bless YOU!

https://purplepathbydrj.com/shop/11-22-book-signing/

Special thank you to and Natalie Manning for donating supplies and book bags to the students of JAOE. We truly appreciate it!💐

Today was more than I could’ve ever expected! God is doing an amazing work in the ladies you see featured in our group picture.

I’d like to formally introduce the women of Jones Academy of Excellence. Not pictured: DrTasha Williams Sr.

I literally sat and cried when we finished our first staff retreat!

God, we thank YOU!