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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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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.
