Motion & Light has a simple mission: to make nursing home residents feel valued, seen, and loved. We're a team of high schoolers blending dance, art, and science to bring connection, calm, and joy to senior communities through meaningful activities.
ᥫ᭡. Pause Project - Gentle chair yoga and exercise sessions to help residents relax and reconnect with their bodies.
ᥫ᭡. Threaded - Simple crafts and tactile art projects that build creativity and connection between volunteers and seniors.
ᥫ᭡. Inbox: Joy - We collect and deliver cheerful gifts and handwritten letters to brighten a resident's day.
ᥫ᭡. Studio Light - Fun photo sessions with residents with mini props and smiles. We print the photos and surprise them with their portraits during the next visit.
ᥫ᭡. The Mirror Project - Residents decorate mini mirrors and personalize them with a quote they love, a reflection of themselves, or anything that holds meaning for them.
ᥫ᭡. The Wish Tree - Seniors write down wishes, memories, or life advice on paper leaves that are added to a growing community tree. We do our best to fulfill as many wishes as possible!
Our goal is to show that thoughtful actions can bring light and connection to someone's day by getting involved 🩷
Every interaction we share is a chance to remind seniors that they are loved and seen. By bridging generations through movement, creativity, and kindness, we aim to uplift the residents and the volunteers who grow alongside them.
Email: motionnlight@gmail.com
Instagram: @motion.n.light__