Pieces of Energy Story
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Pieces of Energy began over ten years ago as a heartfelt initiative by the Rogak family to raise funds and awareness for the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation. The overwhelming response transformed a year-long effort into a lasting movement. Today, our core mission remains: to connect people through creativity and purpose, making a tangible difference in the lives of others.
Pieces of Energy workshops are likened to a unique living library, filled with quotes and mantras from past participants that provide comfort and inspiration on their personal journeys. The program embodies a spirit of generosity, where participants create two pieces—one to keep and one to share—reflecting the belief that "it is in giving that we receive
The Legacy Project:
The Legacy Project: Empowering Voices, Honoring Lives
The Legacy Project was born from Jennifer's firsthand experience working with older adults and caregivers in her mental health practice. A common theme being shared by her clients was the profound feelings of loss,invisibility, and disconnection experienced by so many. This inspired her to reimagine Pieces of Energy and create the legacy project, a platform where the power of shared stories, creativity, and technology intersect. The hopes of these workshops are to create spaces and bridge the intergenerational gap where older adults can share their wisdom, connect with others, and capture legacies through art and technology that transcend generations for years to come.
Meet Jennifer
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Founder Jennifer Rogak has many roles and title in life but the most important one she strives to be is "a kind human being". Her superpower? Listening to people's stories with a heart full of compassion and a mind brimming with curiosity. Privileged to be in a career where she has had a front row seat to thousands of people's lives comes a deep appreciation and connection to humanity. "Life is short, people are not here forever, and what we do and say matters."
Her daily mantra? "Trust the Season." With a heart full of hope and a mind open to possibility, she believes even the smallest action can create a ripple effect of positive change. Someday Jennifer hopes to retire to create her lifelong dream of having a senior dog sanctuary but for right now she is excited to see how this chapter of Pieces of Energy will evolve.
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