FVSRA’s 2025 Theme is Follow Your Path!
Welcome to Follow Your Path, FVSRA’s 2025 theme that celebrates growth, connection, and the unique journey each person takes. This year-long initiative highlights monthly activities, spotlights, and challenges designed to inspire, empower, and engage our community. Whether you’re a participant, staff member, or family member, we invite you to join us as we explore different pathways to success, wellness, and personal development.
What Does It Mean?
Follow Your Path is all about recognizing that everyone’s journey is different. At FVSRA, we believe that every step you take—whether big or small—deserves to be celebrated. This theme encourages you to embrace new experiences, connect with others, and appreciate your personal growth throughout the year. Each month, we’ll focus on a different aspect of the journey, from wellness and kindness to creativity and adventure.
Together, we’ll create opportunities to share stories, learn from one another, and celebrate the progress we make along the way.
What Can You Expect?
Throughout the year, Follow Your Path will come to life through:
- Monthly Themes & Challenges – Engage in fun, interactive activities that reflect the focus of each month.
- Spotlights – Learn about the inspiring journeys of participants, staff, and families within the FVSRA community.
- Social Media Features – Follow us online to see highlights, stories, and updates as we follow our paths together.
Along the way, you can expect to experience growth, connection, and a stronger sense of community as you follow YOUR personal path. Every month is a new chance to reflect, engage, and take meaningful steps forward.
How Can You Participate?
Getting involved is simple, and there are opportunities for everyone to join in. Here’s how you can be part of Follow Your Path:
- Join Monthly Activities – Participate in fun and inclusive challenges that tie into our monthly themes.
- Share Your Story – Whether in-person or online, we want to hear about your journey and the steps you’re taking toward success.
- Engage Online – Follow FVSRA on social media and use #FollowYourPath to share your progress and inspire others.
Each action you take brings you closer to your goals and strengthens our community.
April Focus: Your Path to Nature
Spring is the perfect time to connect with nature, breathe in fresh air, and appreciate the beauty around us. This month, we encourage you to step outside, explore your surroundings, and find joy in the great outdoors. Whether it’s a walk in the park, a picnic with friends, or simply listening to birds chirping, every moment in nature can be a refreshing and grounding experience.
Don’t forget about Earth Day on Tuesday, April 22nd!
April Challenge: Nature Through Your Lens
We’re hosting a Nature Photo Contest! Capture the beauty of the outdoors, whether it’s a stunning sunset, a blooming flower, or a scenic trail.
How to Participate:
- Take a photo of a landscape, park, or outdoor space that inspires you.
- Post it on social media using #FollowYourPath and tag @FVSRA before Earth Day, April 22nd.
- After Earth Day, we will post all the photos for our audience to vote on! The top photos will be featured on our page, and winners will receive a fun prize!
Let’s celebrate the beauty of nature together!
March Focus: Path to Growth
Growth happens when we challenge ourselves, embrace new opportunities, and step outside our comfort zones. This month, we encourage everyone to try something new—whether it’s picking up a new hobby, learning a skill, or setting a personal goal. Small steps lead to big changes, and every effort toward growth is worth celebrating!
March Resource:
Looking for inspiration? Check out this article by Kylie Winsor for valuable resources and ideas to help you embrace personal growth this month.
February Focus: Path to Kindness
Kindness has the power to brighten someone’s day, build stronger connections, and create a ripple effect of positivity. Whether through small gestures or big acts, showing kindness can make a meaningful impact on those around you.
Ways to Spread Kindness:
- Compliment someone genuinely.
- Write a positive note for a friend or colleague.
- Hold the door open for a stranger.
- Donate to a local charity or volunteer your time.
- Send an encouraging message to someone who might need it.
Together, let’s make kindness a daily habit and strengthen our community through compassion and generosity.
January Focus: Path to Wellness
Path to Wellness Bingo is a fun and inclusive way to start the year by focusing on your health and well-being. Each square on the Bingo card represents a small, accessible activity designed to help you feel your best—whether that’s moving your body, relaxing your mind, or connecting with others.
How It Works:
- Get Your Card
Pick up a Bingo card from the FVSRA office or download one online. Each square represents a small wellness activity you can complete at your own pace.
Get Your Bingo Card Here!
- Complete Activities
Choose activities like stretching, journaling, walking, or connecting with a friend. Aim to complete a row, column, diagonal, or go for a full card! - Share Your Progress
Snap a photo and tag us on social media, send us an email at marketing@fvsra.org, or visit us in office to let us know when you have a bingo! - Earn Rewards
Submit your completed card to the FVSRA office or email it to be entered for a chance to win an Owala water bottle, Follow Your Path t-shirt, or another fun prize.
Why Participate?
Path to Wellness Bingo encourages small steps that lead to big changes. It’s a reminder that every action you take for your health matters. Plus, it’s a great way to start the year with positivity and focus.
Let’s start this journey together—one Bingo square at a time!
