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Glimmer of Hope 2015
Join us for DeafHope’s 12th Annual Glimmer of Hope “Chocolate Galore” – Feb 28, 2015
[Image description – Flyer with various shades of brown. Chocolate colored text reads: 12th Annual Glimmer of Hope Chocolate Galore. Keynote speaker Jules Dameron Film Director and Founder of Deaf Women in Film. A black and white headshot image of Jules smiling is at the center. Text continues: $100 per person, After Jan 30th, $125.00 per person. PayPal logo, deafhope@deaf-hope.org. Saturday, February 28, 2015, 6:00–11:00 pm, Oakland Preservation Park, 1233 Preservation Park Way, Oakland, CA 94612. www.deaf-hope.org DeafHope’s mission is to end domestic and sexual violence against Deaf women and children through empowerment, education and services. Text in white at the right corner reads Bekah.]
DeafHope is excited to Announce….
Mozzeria will be creating our fantastic chocolate-themed dinner for Glimmer of Hope! Get your tickets www.deaf-hope.org before they are sold out.
[image description: close up shot of the inside of a wood fired pizza oven, with beautiful flames curling up around the top of the oven. The word Mozzeria in white letters appears in the lower right corner.]
[Image description – Flyer posted with various shades of brown including a “swirl”. At top says: www.deaf-hope.org DeafHope’s mission is to end domestic and sexual violence against Deaf women and children through empowerment, education and services. (swirl) Brown text on white background says 12th Annual Glimmer of Hope (DeafHope logo) Chocolate Galore, Saturday, February 28, 2015, 6:00–11:00 pm, Oakland Preservation Park, 1233 Preservation Park Way, Oakland, CA 94612. $100 per person, After Jan 30th, $125.00 per person. (swirl) PayPal logo, deafhope@deaf-hope.org. Text in white at the right corner reads Bekah.]
Support Deaf Survivors this Holiday Season
DeafHope has updated our website with ideas on how you can support Deaf survivors. Click here to visit our page and make a gift of Support Safety and Shine for a survivor today!
Office Closed for the Holidays
The DeafHope office will be closed these days for the holiday season:
- December 24th
- December 25th
- December 26th
- December 31st
- January 1st
- January 2nd
If you have an emergency, please call 911. You can also contact the National Hotline during business hours:
Email: Deafhelp@thehotline.org
VP: 855.812.1001
We will follow up on emails and calls as soon as we return. Happy Holidays!
#blacklivesmatter Rochelle Greenwell
Each day this week DeafHope is posting in solidarity with the work to end violence and oppression against Black people. We encourage you to educate yourself and find personal ways to support our vision of peace and safety for everyone. Rochelle Greenwell shares her perspective on White privilege in today’s vlog.
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Read more about White privilege in these links:
An Insidious Virus thats Eating America From Within
A Mother’s White Privilege
12 Things White People Can do Now
Racism and White Privilege
White Privilege
#blacklivesmatter Kent Edmund
Each day this week DeafHope is posting in solidarity with the work to end violence and oppression against Black people. We encourage you to educate yourself and find personal ways to support our vision of peace and safety for everyone. In today’s vlog Kent Edmund talks about his experience at a recent march.
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Read more about systematic oppression:
#blacklivesmatter Alise Harding
Each day this week DeafHope is posting in solidarity with the work to end violence and oppression against Black people. We encourage you to educate yourself and find personal ways to support our vision of peace and safety for everyone. Alise Harding shares her perspective while at a recent march in this vlog.
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Read more about police brutality:
Killed by the Cops
Police Killings with no Justice Served
#blacklivesmatter
Each day this week DeafHope is posting in solidarity with the work to end violence and oppression against Black people. We encourage you to educate yourself and find personal ways to support our vision of peace and safety for everyone. DeafHope shares this vision in this vlog:
[Open in YouTube for description & transcription]
Check out these links with a Deaf perspective on Ferguson:
National Black Deaf Advocates Statement on Ferguson
Deaf Hearing Network Coverage
DeafHope Stands in Solidarity with Protesters
#BlackLivesMatter
[image description: 4 pictures showing a police brutality protest, with people in the streets holding handmade signs reading: “I indict the system” “Black lives matter” “White Silence is White Violence” “White Silence = White Consent” One image shows people laying on the ground as the daughter of Eric Garner did in the spot where he was killed.]
Board of Directors – No December meeting
The DeafHope Board of Directors will not be meeting this month in recognition of the holiday season. We look forward to seeing you in 2015! Happy Holidays!
DCARA’s Deaf Community Night
Enjoyed a fantastic afternoon celebrating the important work of the DCARA staff.
[image one: Paddy Ladd, with beard, glasses and hair pulled back in pony tail, speaking at podium with powerpoint behind him and audience in the foreground. Image two: Deborah O’Willow speaking on stage along with Paddy Ladd. Image three: audience at DCC seated at round tables with white tablecloths. Windows with red blinds in the background. Image is slightly tilted.]