Anyone know where I can get free/cheap mats?

To Whom it May Concern,

I am about to begin my community service for my level 1 certification. I am working with James Swiggett, the activities director at The Juvenile Detention Center in Lima, PA. I'd like to offer two, one hour

classes per week to the residents there for my community service time and then weekly classes after I've completed my eight hours.

While on my orientation and tour, James showed me their equipment closet and most of their exercise mats are made of Styrofoam and not really suitable to practice yoga on. These students have never

practiced yoga so I would like to make this as good of an experience as possible. I am looking for either donations or suggestions where to

solicit for donations for yoga mats and/or other equipment.

The residents in this facility are children, ages 12-17 who need

opportunities to experience positive events in their lives. When I spoke with James he explained to me his motto of creating the opportunity for these students to "make a U turn" in their lives.

As mentioned, if YogaFit is interested in this chance to help Lima Juvenile Detention Center, I would be greatly appreciated and very honored to help introduce yoga to this population.

Thank you in advance,

Sarah Kurpel