Bringing empathy and love through creative arts and education.
Pockets of Love, Inc.
The People behind the scene
Sharon Joag
Founder & CEO
Sharon Joag, MSW, LSW is a psychotherapist working at a non-profit community health center in New Jersey. She is committed to helping those struggling with mental health diagnosis through creative art therapy.
Lara Sehgal
Designer
Lara is a middle school student with a passion for art. She is committed to sharing her talents with the community.
Sidd Joag
Advisor
Siddhartha Joag is an independent visual artist, writer, editor, organizer and producer with over 20 years experience at the intersection of arts and culture, social justice and human rights.
Pockets of Love, Inc.
Mental Well-being
Dedicated to enriching the lives of those struggling with mental illness, including isolation, and depression by fostering a sense of purpose, community and mental well-being through creative and meaningful activities.
Creative Arts
Weaving in art for motivation and mental health support we can combat loneliness, depression and mental illness by helping individuals express and process emotions. Pockets of Love, Inc. mission is to raise awareness and combat stigma surrounding mental illness. Our creative arts activities provide a platform for self-expression and healing, and at the same time serving to give purpose to each artistic creation.
Mission Statement
Pockets of Love is dedicated to enriching the lives of those struggling with mental illness, including isolation, and depression by fostering a sense of purpose, community and mental well-being through creative and meaningful activities. Through creative, meaningful activities such as neurographic abstract art, crafting bracelets, and creating paper art, we can focus on expressing and processing emotions, and promoting mental health for those who need it the most.
Vision Statement
A world where every individual feels valued, connected, and purposeful, contributing their talents to inspire hope and love across generations.
Core Values
Compassion – We lead with empathy, kindness and understanding.
Community – We bring people together to promote mental awareness and health.
Purpose – We help those with mental illness discover meaning through acts of giving.
Creativity – We encourage expression through art, crafts, and shared activities.
Hope – We inspire resilience, healing and joy for both seniors and recipients.
About
Pockets of Love, Inc. is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to enriching the lives of those struggling with mental illness, including isolation, and depression by fostering a sense of purpose, community and mental well-being through creative and meaningful activities.