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HANDS WAVING FOR OUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR! WE ARE SO PROUD OF YOU!!!!
On the evening of June 7, 2007, during the eWomenNetwork Foundation International Femtor Awards Gala, Julie Rems-Smario was honored for her work as Executive Director of DeafHope with a Humanitarian of the Year Award. |
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On the evening of June 7th, 2007, lives were changed. All of those involved didn’t know it yet, but they were changed just the same. That evening, Belanie Dishong, Founder of Live At Choice LLC, learned of Julie Rems-Smario and DeafHope. She was compelled to talk with Julie and to learn more about the DeafHope mission and organization. |
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Dear friends and family of DeafHope, DeafHope Board of Directors is proud to celebrate another great 2007 event! Our executive director, Julie Rems-Smario, was nominated as one of 18 “CNN Heroes” finalists.
There were six categories of heroes with three finalists per category. Julie was one of the three finalists for the Community Crusaders category. 7000 nominations were made from 93 countries, and only 18 were selected. This put DeafHope on the global map!
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Dear Community, It is with great pleasure that we announce Julie Rems-Smario is now the full-salaried Executive Director for DeafHope. Julie was one of the eight founders of DeafHope in 2003. DeafHope is the product of many volunteer hours by more than a dozen people. We have leveraged many in-kind services to provide much-needed services for Deaf survivors of domestic and sexual violence. Julie has lead this organization in the right direction with the guidance of our strategic plans based on our vision for DeafHope and the needs of Deaf survivors. |
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Glimmer of Hope 2008 a big success!! The Board, Staff and Glimmer of Hope committee would like to thank all of those involved who helped make Glimmer of Hope 2008 a great success!! We sold out this event and are still counting all of the $$ that was raised through the various auctions, sponsors and VIP waiters. We will announce soon how much money was raised. Photos by Chris Hamilton are posted HERE. Chris’s pictures are also available for purchase HERE. Some videos will soon be available to view also. Thank you again for your support! - DeafHope Board, Staff and Glimmer of Hope committee |
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In August of 2008, DeafHope had a retreat for its 2008 Board of Directors. At this retreat we discussed plans for the future of DeafHope and the Door-to-Hope, a shelter for deaf women and their children who are survivors of Domestic and Sexual Violence. This was a full two-day retreat and many excellent ideas were shared and plans discussed. Please see the picture of the 2008 Board of Directors for DeafHope below. DeafHope 2008 Board
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DeafHope Tea Party ‘Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory’--The Power of Femtorship
Pictured: Best decorated hat winners! It Was A Great Success filled with Sweets, Wisdom, and Love! DeafHope’s 7th Annual Tea Party was packed with over 90 people at Joni Teague’s lovely home in Pleasanton. The scrumptious food was provided and donated by Hildy and Trina Licht. Patty O’Sullivan generously created beautiful truffles, which melted in our mouths. Ten young daughters of Deaf mothers served tea and food. |
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Patty O’Sullivan 2nd Annual Fundraiser “Construction” Party” fundraised $8,000.00
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Purple Sea of Dreams continues!!! We are proud to share with you that Glimmer of Hope 2009 continues to make dreams come true! Glimmer of Hope sold out once again this year! The final amount we raised through sponsors, silent raffle, live auction, and VIP waiters will be added to the wheel meter in the purple sea of dreams page! The purple sea of dreams will continue to raise money for DeafHope services. We have Glimmer of Hope 2009 pictures HERE and vlogs soon. Short QuickTime MOV files are available here. They are about 5 mins each and each has 100 pictures for a total of 300 pictures. Go check it out! Also, don’t forget to check out the program book for Glimmer of Hope 2009. This year, to conserve trees and reduce pollution, we decided to go green! See the program here! Thank you again for your support! - DeafHope Board, Staff and Glimmer of Hope committee |
“Glimmer of Hope 2009 made dreams come true!”
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DeafHope’s FIRST Casino Night was a night full of fun and games...Casino Games. It was a small crowd but all who attended had a lot of fun and it was for a good cause. All proceeds will go to DeafHope services. Those who attended had the choice to play Blackjack, Poker, or Craps. Trina Licht and her husband Fred graciously offered their home in Mountain View.
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Barbie’s Dream House Entrance Fee: $50.00 per person
Last day to RSVP is June 1st. Barbie’s Dream House Fundraising Party for DeafHope! DeafHope is realizing its dream to design and build a new shelter for Deaf survivors in the Bay Area. The new facility will be a very special place for a host of living/social services designed specifically for Deaf survivors. Barbie’s Dream House Menu by Corry Culinary Creations
Barbie and the Sensations Antipasti Table
Prizes for the most creative outfits! Get into your Barbie/Ken characture/outfits! Please bring your Barbie/Ken/Characture dolls and we will display them (they will be in a safe place!) Please pay via PayPal below or make check out to DeafHope and mail it to me at:
Patty O’Sullivan
If you have any questions, please feel free to email me at:
Looking forward seeing you and everyone!
Building is wheelchair accessible
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DeafHope is hosting another Sweet Tomatoes Fundraiser but only this time it is in PLEASANTON!! Let’s start this fall season off right and get some yummy veggies and awesome energy!!! Click on the button for flyer and bring the print out of the flyer, buy a meal and a beverage and meet us there on August 27th from 5pm to 8pm! |
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Lets celebrate in style on Sunday, September 13th with DeafHope in Benicia for a STYLISH sneak preview to 2009 Fall and Winter fashion modeled by fabulous Deaf women runway model at Benicia Yacht Club 400 E 2nd Street, Benicia, CA 94510. Piccolo store owner and jewelry designer, Laurie Johnsen, is generously hosting this fashion show with the proceeds going to DeafHope. She will donate a percentage of her sales to DeafHope! Bathe yourself in style at an amazing Yacht Club in Benicia made possible by Penny Stell! It has a stunning view of the bay to die for! Come to runaway for hope with us in style for an important cause-- DeafHope’s mission to stop domestic and sexual violence against Deaf women and their children through empowerment, education and services. The tickets are $35 per person. Deadline for RSVP September 10, 2009. Pay via Paypal (below) or mail check (postmarked by September 9th) payable to DeafHope 470 27th Street, Oakland, CA 94612
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On September 26, 2009 at 3 pm, DeafHope presents their 8th Annual Tea Party “Defying Gravity” in Livermore, California at Susan and Jim Duthie’s house (address and directions will be sent to you after your payment.) The tea party is a fundraiser to support direct services for abused Deaf women and their children at DeafHope. The event includes delicious food by the Food Divas catering and tea with a free mug made by Hildy Licht, silent auction, and a show with Mistress of Ceremonies, Bobbie Beth Scoggins, President of National Association of the Deaf; Keynote Speaker, Kambri Crews, CODA storyteller, writer, producer and PR director; and this year’s DeafHope Trailblazer Award Recipient, Marlee Matlin, award winning actress. The tickets are $75.00 per person. You may pay via Paypal (below) or send check payable to DeafHope to following address: DeafHope 470 27th Street, Oakland, CA 94612. |
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We are excited to have DeafNation sponsor DeafHope’s golf charity for the 5th year in a row!
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Photos from this event are posted here: Bark at DV photos DeafHope is proud to announce their first annual fundraiser “Bark at DV” (Domestic Violence), October 31, 2009 at the San Leandro Marina Park Heron Picnic Tables from 1:00 to 4:30 pm. Bark at DV includes a walk-a-thon, best Halloween costume (both dog and person), best look-alike dog with person and a social playpen for dogs. Click here, for the the brochure about Bark at DV.
Every year thousands of women and their children become survivors of domestic and sexual violence, in which some seek help from local organizations; however, for the Deaf
Click here, for the San Leandro Marina Park map.
Click here, to download the Pledge form.
Bring your pledge form and donations with you Saturday October 31, 2009. DeafHope invites you and your dog to join us in this cause! All proceeds will go to DeafHope’s advocacy programs.
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Come express your heart’s treasure through mosaic art!
Event: DeafHope Mosaic Fundraiser
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