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SUMMARY:LOVED: A Survivor Self-Care Circle for Black Women
DESCRIPTION:  \nAddressing Intersections of Oppression & Healing \nJoin HopeWorks as we address “triple jeopardy”: the exploitation and oppression experienced by survivors who are black women. Through engaging and creative activities\, we cultivate self-love\, sustained acceptance and affirmation\, beloved community\, and strategies to address the root causes of violence. \nSessions feature expressive-arts techniques\, guided discussions\, seminars\, and guest speakers. Typically the group will meet on the fourth Saturday of the month from 10am to noon. Sessions will be held via Zoom until Spring 2023. \nClick Here to Register!\nClick here for our flier.
URL:https://hopeworksofhc.org/event/loved-a-survivor-self-care-circle-for-black-women-2022-05-21-2022-10-22/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Self-Care & Social Justice
ORGANIZER;CN="Vanita Leatherwood":MAILTO:vleatherwood@hopeworksofhc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221020T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221020T200000
DTSTAMP:20220824T160553Z
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SUMMARY:HopeWorks' Annual Candlelight Vigil
DESCRIPTION:Please join HopeWorks as we remember those lost to domestic violence and envision new ways to create a world without gender-based violence. \n\n\n\n\n\nOctober is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. \nThis year’s theme\, Community Healing and Restoration\, reminds us that it takes the love and support of an entire community to heal and it will take all of us to unify as a community to end violence. \nFeatured Speakers and Poets include survivors of intimate partner violence\, community leaders\, family members\, and friends. \nPoet performances made possible by the Howard County Arts Council through a grant from Howard County Government. \n\n\n\n\nClick Here to Register!
URL:https://hopeworksofhc.org/event/12295/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Our Voice,Self-Care & Social Justice
ORGANIZER;CN="Sandra Price":MAILTO:sprice@hopeworksofhc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221018T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221018T170000
DTSTAMP:20210412T185442Z
CREATED:20210412T185442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210412T185442Z
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SUMMARY:Yoga for Survivors - Virtual Sessions!
DESCRIPTION:Every Tuesday at 4 p.m. via Zoom \nHopeWorks is partnering with Three and a Half Acres Yoga(THAY) to bring survivors free yoga sessions. This will be an on-going program! \nTHAY partners with community organizations within Harlem\, Upper Manhattan\, and virtually. They focus on serving folks facing emotional\, physical or social trauma. THAY provides yoga\, breathing and mindfulness programs to nonprofits to support their existing missions and build bridges of understanding among neighbors. \nPlease note that you will be able to participate while seated or on a mat. \nHow It Works\nAfter you register\, you will receive a confirmation email containing the link to join the event on Zoom. \nNew to using Zoom? Check out our guide for tips and instructions! \nThis is a free program\, but pre-registration is required! \nClick Here to Register! \nAbout HopeWorks’ Preservation Circle\nSurvivors are invited to join us for Preservation Circle events. Through engaging and creative activities survivors of sexual (including adult survivors of child sexual abuse) and intimate partner violence meet to cultivate continued courage\, self-compassion\, connection\, wellness and self-directed advocacy. \nClick here to download event flier.
URL:https://hopeworksofhc.org/event/yoga-for-survivors-virtual-sessions-13-2022-10-18/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Our Voice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221017T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221017T140000
DTSTAMP:20220823T202300Z
CREATED:20220823T202300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220823T202300Z
UID:12314-1666011600-1666015200@hopeworksofhc.org
SUMMARY:HopeWorks Inspiration & Social Justice Book Discussion Group
DESCRIPTION:  \n\nThe HopeWorks Inspiration & Social Justice Book Discussion Group will be reading about social justice and overcoming oppression! \n\n\n\n\n\nPlease join us for the HopeWorks Inspiration & Social Justice Book Discussion Group\, in partnership with the Howard County Library System\, and the East Columbia 50+ Center\, which will meet quarterly at the East Columbia 50+ Center\, located at 6600 Cradlerock Way Columbia\, MD 21045. Print and electronic copies of the selected books may be obtained via the Howard County Library System\, or your regular bookseller/lender. \nDiscussion Group meetings will be held at the East Columbia 50+. \nMonday\, October 17\, 2022 \nAll That She Carried by Tiya Miles \nMonday\, January 23\, 2023 \nTake My Hand by Dolen Perkins-Valdez \nMonday\, April 17\, 2023 (Title TBD) \nMonday\, July 17\, 2023 (Title TBD) \n  \nClick Here to Register!
URL:https://hopeworksofhc.org/event/hopeworks-inspiration-social-justice-book-discussion-group/
LOCATION:East Columbia 50+ Center\, 6600 Cradlerock Way\, Columbia\, MD\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Sandra Price":MAILTO:sprice@hopeworksofhc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221016T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221016T120000
DTSTAMP:20220914T183130Z
CREATED:20220914T183130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220914T183130Z
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SUMMARY:Our Earth Volunteer Day
DESCRIPTION:Please join HopeWorks Volunteers and Staff for a morning of outdoor fun in the HopeWorks Healing Garden\, where we will prepare the garden for winter. Tools and gloves will be provided! \nHopeWorks has created a peaceful\, meditative\, and nourishing space on *Freetown Farm\, to support survivors. Volunteers play a critical role in helping us meet our clients’ basic needs\, nurture success\, and spread change\, so everyone in our community can achieve their full potential. \n\nNO GARDENING EXPERIENCE REQUIRED! \nClick Here to Register!
URL:https://hopeworksofhc.org/event/our-earth-volunteer-day/
LOCATION:Freetown Farm\, 8000 Harriet Tubman Lane\, Columbia\, MD\, 21044\, United States
CATEGORIES:Our Earth,Volunteers
ORGANIZER;CN="Sandra Price":MAILTO:sprice@hopeworksofhc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221015T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221015T170000
DTSTAMP:20220726T150950Z
CREATED:20220726T150148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220726T150950Z
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SUMMARY:HopeWorks Special Virtual Screening: The Color of Care
DESCRIPTION:  \n“The Color of Care” presents firsthand and historical accounts demonstrating how racism permeates health care in America. \n\n\n\n\n\nJoin HopeWorks for a special virtual screening of The Color of Care. \nThis film provides firsthand and historical accounts demonstrating how racism permeates health care in America\, and how the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated systemic negligence that cost countless lives. \nFollowing the screening\, we will discuss the film and racial health disparities in America. \nRacism is a Serious Threat to the Public’s Health \nAccording to the CDC\, the data show that racial and ethnic minority groups\, throughout the United States\, experience higher rates of illness and death across a wide range of health conditions\, including diabetes\, hypertension\, obesity\, asthma\, and heart disease\, when compared to their White counterparts. Additionally\, the life expectancy of non-Hispanic/Black Americans is four years lower than that of White Americans. \n\n\nClick Here to Register!
URL:https://hopeworksofhc.org/event/hopeworks-special-virtual-screening-the-color-of-care/
LOCATION:Online Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Sandra Price":MAILTO:sprice@hopeworksofhc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221011T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221011T170000
DTSTAMP:20210412T185442Z
CREATED:20210412T185442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210412T185442Z
UID:12216-1665504000-1665507600@hopeworksofhc.org
SUMMARY:Yoga for Survivors - Virtual Sessions!
DESCRIPTION:Every Tuesday at 4 p.m. via Zoom \nHopeWorks is partnering with Three and a Half Acres Yoga(THAY) to bring survivors free yoga sessions. This will be an on-going program! \nTHAY partners with community organizations within Harlem\, Upper Manhattan\, and virtually. They focus on serving folks facing emotional\, physical or social trauma. THAY provides yoga\, breathing and mindfulness programs to nonprofits to support their existing missions and build bridges of understanding among neighbors. \nPlease note that you will be able to participate while seated or on a mat. \nHow It Works\nAfter you register\, you will receive a confirmation email containing the link to join the event on Zoom. \nNew to using Zoom? Check out our guide for tips and instructions! \nThis is a free program\, but pre-registration is required! \nClick Here to Register! \nAbout HopeWorks’ Preservation Circle\nSurvivors are invited to join us for Preservation Circle events. Through engaging and creative activities survivors of sexual (including adult survivors of child sexual abuse) and intimate partner violence meet to cultivate continued courage\, self-compassion\, connection\, wellness and self-directed advocacy. \nClick here to download event flier.
URL:https://hopeworksofhc.org/event/yoga-for-survivors-virtual-sessions-13-2022-10-11/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Our Voice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221011T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221011T170000
DTSTAMP:20220801T183414Z
CREATED:20220801T181233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220801T183414Z
UID:12230-1665500400-1665507600@hopeworksofhc.org
SUMMARY:OASIS: A Survivors Support & Self-Care Group
DESCRIPTION:  \nSurvivors are invited to attend OASIS\, a support and self-care group. This monthly in-person gathering will provide opportunities for connection\, healing\, and shared learning. We will spend time exploring a variety of ways to reflect and cultivate resiliency\, using guided meditation\, practicing stress relief techniques\, and engaging in expressive-art activities. \nThis is an ongoing monthly group that meets on the second Tuesday of each month\, and participants may attend every month or whenever they are able. \n  \nFor more information or to register\, please email us at cedevents@hopeworksofhc.org or call co-facilitator Vanita Leatherwood at (410) 997-0304.
URL:https://hopeworksofhc.org/event/oasis-a-survivors-support-self-care-group-2022-10-11/
LOCATION:HopeWorks\, 9770 Patuxent Woods Drive\, Suite 100\, Columbia\, MD\, 21046\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Vanita Leatherwood":MAILTO:vleatherwood@hopeworksofhc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221008T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221008T120000
DTSTAMP:20220801T201351Z
CREATED:20211005T150535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220801T201351Z
UID:11941-1665223200-1665230400@hopeworksofhc.org
SUMMARY:Preservation Circle
DESCRIPTION:  \nSurvivors who are out of crisis are invited to join us on the Second Saturday of each month for Preservation Circle events. Through engaging and creative activities\, survivors of sexual (including adult survivors of child sexual abuse) and intimate partner violence gather to cultivate continued courage\, self-compassion\, connection\, wellness and self-directed advocacy. \n  \nClick Here to Register!
URL:https://hopeworksofhc.org/event/preservation-circle/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Our Voice
ORGANIZER;CN="Sandra Price":MAILTO:sprice@hopeworksofhc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221004T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221004T210000
DTSTAMP:20220914T183224Z
CREATED:20220914T182253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220914T183224Z
UID:12362-1664899200-1664917200@hopeworksofhc.org
SUMMARY:Fundraiser Night @ Red Bird Bar and Grille
DESCRIPTION:Come enjoy a meal and support HopeWorks’ mission! \n  \nOctober is Domestic Violence Awareness Month\, and we are partnering with Red Bird Bar and Grille in Glenelg to raise awareness for this worthy cause. Ten percent of dine-in and carryout sales from 4pm – 9pm will be donated to HopeWorks. \nClick Here to RSVP!
URL:https://hopeworksofhc.org/event/fundraiser-night-red-bird-bar-and-grille/
LOCATION:Red Bird Bar and Grille\, 3800 Ten Oaks Rd.\, Glenelg\, MD\, 21737\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221004T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221004T170000
DTSTAMP:20210412T185442Z
CREATED:20210412T185442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210412T185442Z
UID:12215-1664899200-1664902800@hopeworksofhc.org
SUMMARY:Yoga for Survivors - Virtual Sessions!
DESCRIPTION:Every Tuesday at 4 p.m. via Zoom \nHopeWorks is partnering with Three and a Half Acres Yoga(THAY) to bring survivors free yoga sessions. This will be an on-going program! \nTHAY partners with community organizations within Harlem\, Upper Manhattan\, and virtually. They focus on serving folks facing emotional\, physical or social trauma. THAY provides yoga\, breathing and mindfulness programs to nonprofits to support their existing missions and build bridges of understanding among neighbors. \nPlease note that you will be able to participate while seated or on a mat. \nHow It Works\nAfter you register\, you will receive a confirmation email containing the link to join the event on Zoom. \nNew to using Zoom? Check out our guide for tips and instructions! \nThis is a free program\, but pre-registration is required! \nClick Here to Register! \nAbout HopeWorks’ Preservation Circle\nSurvivors are invited to join us for Preservation Circle events. Through engaging and creative activities survivors of sexual (including adult survivors of child sexual abuse) and intimate partner violence meet to cultivate continued courage\, self-compassion\, connection\, wellness and self-directed advocacy. \nClick here to download event flier.
URL:https://hopeworksofhc.org/event/yoga-for-survivors-virtual-sessions-13-2022-10-04/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Our Voice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221002T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221002T160000
DTSTAMP:20220824T181819Z
CREATED:20220824T161156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220824T181819Z
UID:12319-1664704800-1664726400@hopeworksofhc.org
SUMMARY:Step 1: Exploring the Dynamics of Sexual & Intimate Partner Violence
DESCRIPTION:  \n\nLearn how to create the change required for violence prevention! \n\n\n\n\n\nHopeWorks’ mission is to support and advocate for people in Howard County affected by sexual and intimate partner violence and to engage the community in creating the change required for violence prevention. \nVolunteer applicants\, community members and partners are invited to join us for this interactive virtual training focused on understanding the root causes of gendered violence. The workshop includes: \n\nan overview of intimate partner violence\nan overview of sexual violence\nan exploration of the root causes of violence\nan introduction to HopeWorks’ services and programs\ninformation on volunteering opportunities\n\nThis free training is required for volunteer candidates and is open to the public. Registration is required. \n\nClick Here to Register!
URL:https://hopeworksofhc.org/event/step-1-exploring-the-dynamics-of-sexual-intimate-partner-violence-2/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Volunteers
ORGANIZER;CN="Volunteer Program":MAILTO:volunteers@HopeWorksOfHC.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221001T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221001T140000
DTSTAMP:20220719T163928Z
CREATED:20220719T160526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220719T163928Z
UID:12203-1664618400-1664632800@hopeworksofhc.org
SUMMARY:Teen Step One for Youth Leaders & Community Members
DESCRIPTION:Join HopeWorks for a 1-day training created to strengthen\, grow\, and expand your grasp on gender and sexual violence in your own community. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\nHopeWorks of Howard County Presents the annual Teen Step One Training. This one-day interactive training for teens ages 13-18 who want to learn to be active bystanders\, advocates for healthy relationships\, and prevent sexual assault and dating violence in their schools & communities. \nTeens will use an intersectional feminist & transformative justice approach in order to learn about the root causes of violence and focus on solutions to preventing violence in their communities before it starts. Students will be expected to show up ready to engage in tough conversation and bring in their own personal narrative to help us dive deeper into the conversation. Teen Step One will rely on a student’s experience in schools\, homes\, and communities to give context to the curriculum. \nThis annual training is adapted from the two-day adult training that goes into much detail about the complexities of gender-based violence. \nStudents of all genders\, races\, religions\, abilities\, etc. are encouraged to attend. \nREMINDER: All Teen Volunteer applicants must successfully complete the Teen Step One training to become a volunteer. If you are a teen interested in volunteering and/or has been invited to Teen Step One already\, please RSVP to Sandra Price at sprice@wearehopeworks.org. \nPlease note that we do not accept group registrations. If you are interested in bringing this or a similar workshop to your community/school/place of work\, please call 410-997-0304 and ask to speak with someone from the Community Engagement Department or email outreach@hopeworksofhc.org \n\nClick Here to Register
URL:https://hopeworksofhc.org/event/teen-step-one-for-youth-leaders-community-members/
LOCATION:HopeWorks\, 9770 Patuxent Woods Drive\, Suite 100\, Columbia\, MD\, 21046\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteers,Youth Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Sandra Price":MAILTO:sprice@hopeworksofhc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220927T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220927T170000
DTSTAMP:20210412T185442Z
CREATED:20210412T185442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210412T185442Z
UID:12214-1664294400-1664298000@hopeworksofhc.org
SUMMARY:Yoga for Survivors - Virtual Sessions!
DESCRIPTION:Every Tuesday at 4 p.m. via Zoom \nHopeWorks is partnering with Three and a Half Acres Yoga(THAY) to bring survivors free yoga sessions. This will be an on-going program! \nTHAY partners with community organizations within Harlem\, Upper Manhattan\, and virtually. They focus on serving folks facing emotional\, physical or social trauma. THAY provides yoga\, breathing and mindfulness programs to nonprofits to support their existing missions and build bridges of understanding among neighbors. \nPlease note that you will be able to participate while seated or on a mat. \nHow It Works\nAfter you register\, you will receive a confirmation email containing the link to join the event on Zoom. \nNew to using Zoom? Check out our guide for tips and instructions! \nThis is a free program\, but pre-registration is required! \nClick Here to Register! \nAbout HopeWorks’ Preservation Circle\nSurvivors are invited to join us for Preservation Circle events. Through engaging and creative activities survivors of sexual (including adult survivors of child sexual abuse) and intimate partner violence meet to cultivate continued courage\, self-compassion\, connection\, wellness and self-directed advocacy. \nClick here to download event flier.
URL:https://hopeworksofhc.org/event/yoga-for-survivors-virtual-sessions-13-2022-09-27/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Our Voice
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220924T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220924T130000
DTSTAMP:20220801T202455Z
CREATED:20210826T154353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220801T202455Z
UID:11884-1664013600-1664024400@hopeworksofhc.org
SUMMARY:LOVED: A Survivor Self-Care Circle for Black Women
DESCRIPTION:  \nAddressing Intersections of Oppression & Healing \nJoin HopeWorks as we address “triple jeopardy”: the exploitation and oppression experienced by survivors who are black women. Through engaging and creative activities\, we cultivate self-love\, sustained acceptance and affirmation\, beloved community\, and strategies to address the root causes of violence. \nSessions feature expressive-arts techniques\, guided discussions\, seminars\, and guest speakers. Typically the group will meet on the fourth Saturday of the month from 10am to noon. Sessions will be held via Zoom until Spring 2023. \nClick Here to Register!\nClick here for our flier.
URL:https://hopeworksofhc.org/event/loved-a-survivor-self-care-circle-for-black-women-2022-05-21/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Self-Care & Social Justice
ORGANIZER;CN="Vanita Leatherwood":MAILTO:vleatherwood@hopeworksofhc.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220920T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220920T170000
DTSTAMP:20210412T185442Z
CREATED:20210412T185442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210412T185442Z
UID:12213-1663689600-1663693200@hopeworksofhc.org
SUMMARY:Yoga for Survivors - Virtual Sessions!
DESCRIPTION:Every Tuesday at 4 p.m. via Zoom \nHopeWorks is partnering with Three and a Half Acres Yoga(THAY) to bring survivors free yoga sessions. This will be an on-going program! \nTHAY partners with community organizations within Harlem\, Upper Manhattan\, and virtually. They focus on serving folks facing emotional\, physical or social trauma. THAY provides yoga\, breathing and mindfulness programs to nonprofits to support their existing missions and build bridges of understanding among neighbors. \nPlease note that you will be able to participate while seated or on a mat. \nHow It Works\nAfter you register\, you will receive a confirmation email containing the link to join the event on Zoom. \nNew to using Zoom? Check out our guide for tips and instructions! \nThis is a free program\, but pre-registration is required! \nClick Here to Register! \nAbout HopeWorks’ Preservation Circle\nSurvivors are invited to join us for Preservation Circle events. Through engaging and creative activities survivors of sexual (including adult survivors of child sexual abuse) and intimate partner violence meet to cultivate continued courage\, self-compassion\, connection\, wellness and self-directed advocacy. \nClick here to download event flier.
URL:https://hopeworksofhc.org/event/yoga-for-survivors-virtual-sessions-13-2022-09-20/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Our Voice
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220918T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220918T170000
DTSTAMP:20220801T183825Z
CREATED:20220201T204953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220801T183825Z
UID:12040-1663513200-1663520400@hopeworksofhc.org
SUMMARY:ARTiculation: Expressive Arts Peer Support & Education Group for Survivors Living with Chronic Pain Conditions
DESCRIPTION:Addressing Long-term Health Consequences \nMany survivors experience chronic pain conditions that interfere with their quality of life. ARTiculation is a peer support and education group focused on exploring ways to live well\, be informed self-advocates\, and address the stigma and health disparities that challenge our well-being. Sessions feature expressive-arts activities\, self-care practices\, relaxation techniques and guest speakers. The quarterly meetings are held in the months of March\, June\, September\, and December. \n  \nClick Here to Register!\nClick here for the event flier.
URL:https://hopeworksofhc.org/event/12036-2022-09-18/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Our Voice
ORGANIZER;CN="Vanita Leatherwood":MAILTO:vleatherwood@hopeworksofhc.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220916T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220916T133000
DTSTAMP:20230809T164635Z
CREATED:20220801T182133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230809T164635Z
UID:12239-1663329600-1663335000@hopeworksofhc.org
SUMMARY:HopeWorks Health Advisory Board
DESCRIPTION:  \n\nWe work to address the chronic pain conditions experienced by survivors of sexual and intimate partner violence. \n\n\n\n\n\nResearch has shown that physical\, sexual\, and psychological violence is linked to long-term health problems\, including chronic pain conditions\, like arthritis\, fibromyalgia\, lower back pain\, migraines and chronic fatigue syndrome. \nHealth Advisory Board members serve as resources of support and information as we work to address these long-term health effects by sharing knowledge\, improving care\, and increasing access to a broad range of treatment modalities. \nMembers of the Board include survivors\, family members\, acupuncturist\, internists\, rheumatologists\, nurses\, nutritionists\, trauma nurses\, physical therapists\, and mental health practitioners. \n\nClick Here to Register!
URL:https://hopeworksofhc.org/event/hopeworks-health-advisory-board/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Survivors' Health Project
ORGANIZER;CN="Vanita Leatherwood":MAILTO:vleatherwood@hopeworksofhc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220913T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220913T170000
DTSTAMP:20210412T185442Z
CREATED:20210412T185442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210412T185442Z
UID:12212-1663084800-1663088400@hopeworksofhc.org
SUMMARY:Yoga for Survivors - Virtual Sessions!
DESCRIPTION:Every Tuesday at 4 p.m. via Zoom \nHopeWorks is partnering with Three and a Half Acres Yoga(THAY) to bring survivors free yoga sessions. This will be an on-going program! \nTHAY partners with community organizations within Harlem\, Upper Manhattan\, and virtually. They focus on serving folks facing emotional\, physical or social trauma. THAY provides yoga\, breathing and mindfulness programs to nonprofits to support their existing missions and build bridges of understanding among neighbors. \nPlease note that you will be able to participate while seated or on a mat. \nHow It Works\nAfter you register\, you will receive a confirmation email containing the link to join the event on Zoom. \nNew to using Zoom? Check out our guide for tips and instructions! \nThis is a free program\, but pre-registration is required! \nClick Here to Register! \nAbout HopeWorks’ Preservation Circle\nSurvivors are invited to join us for Preservation Circle events. Through engaging and creative activities survivors of sexual (including adult survivors of child sexual abuse) and intimate partner violence meet to cultivate continued courage\, self-compassion\, connection\, wellness and self-directed advocacy. \nClick here to download event flier.
URL:https://hopeworksofhc.org/event/yoga-for-survivors-virtual-sessions-13-2022-09-13/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Our Voice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220913T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220913T170000
DTSTAMP:20220801T183413Z
CREATED:20220801T181233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220801T183413Z
UID:12228-1663081200-1663088400@hopeworksofhc.org
SUMMARY:OASIS: A Survivors Support & Self-Care Group
DESCRIPTION:  \nSurvivors are invited to attend OASIS\, a support and self-care group. This monthly in-person gathering will provide opportunities for connection\, healing\, and shared learning. We will spend time exploring a variety of ways to reflect and cultivate resiliency\, using guided meditation\, practicing stress relief techniques\, and engaging in expressive-art activities. \nThis is an ongoing monthly group that meets on the second Tuesday of each month\, and participants may attend every month or whenever they are able. \n  \nFor more information or to register\, please email us at cedevents@hopeworksofhc.org or call co-facilitator Vanita Leatherwood at (410) 997-0304.
URL:https://hopeworksofhc.org/event/oasis-a-survivors-support-self-care-group/
LOCATION:HopeWorks\, 9770 Patuxent Woods Drive\, Suite 100\, Columbia\, MD\, 21046\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Vanita Leatherwood":MAILTO:vleatherwood@hopeworksofhc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220911T000100
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220924T235900
DTSTAMP:20220909T202601Z
CREATED:20220909T202452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220909T202601Z
UID:12356-1662854460-1664063940@hopeworksofhc.org
SUMMARY:Bidding for Hope: Online Auction to Benefit HopeWorks
DESCRIPTION:Click here to visit the auction site!\nGet ready for an online auction to support HopeWorks! On Sunday\, September 11\, we are launching the Bidding for Hope online auction to raise funds for HopeWorks’ comprehensive intervention services\, outreach and prevention education. You can choose to bid on wonderful items\, products and services! Or\, in the “Fund-A-Need” category\, you can choose to donate to a specific survivor-project need. \nAuction items include: \n\nA Taste of Columbia Basket\, featuring gift certificates to local restaurants\nUnwind at Turf Valley Resort & Spa\, featuring a one-night stay in the Executive King Suite and a spa gift card\nDinner (or Lunch) for Four at LeeLynn’s Dining Room and Lounge\nA Week at the Beach\, featuring a week-long stay at a beach house in Edisto Beach\, South Carolina\nAnd more!\n\nFor questions\, please contact Allison Adams at aadams@hopeworksofhc.org. \nHow It Works\nWe are using the BetterWorld platform to host this online auction. BetterWorld makes it easy for us to list all our amazing prizes\, and they handle all the payments! To place a bid\, you will need to create an account using your email address. You will be asked to enter your credit card information to complete your bid\, but don’t worry! You will only be charged if you are the highest bidder at the end of the auction. \nThe BetterWorld auction site will go live on Friday\, September 9. Bidding will open on Sunday\, September 11 at 12:01am EDT and close on Saturday\, September 24 at 11:59pm EDT. \n  \nWant to learn more about how the bidding process? Check out these helpful articles from BetterWorld:\nHow do I sign in to bid?\nWill I be notified if I am outbid?\nCan I retract I bid that I’ve made?\nCan BetterWorld auto-bid for me?\nI put in the wrong bid – help!\nHow will I know if I am the winning bidder?\nWhere can I find a receipt for my purchase?\nHow can I change the card associated with an auction item?
URL:https://hopeworksofhc.org/event/bidding-for-hope/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
ORGANIZER;CN="Allison Adams":MAILTO:aadams@hopeworksofhc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220910T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220910T120000
DTSTAMP:20220801T200746Z
CREATED:20220801T200746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220801T200746Z
UID:12245-1662804000-1662811200@hopeworksofhc.org
SUMMARY:Preservation Circle
DESCRIPTION:People who have suffered abuse\, whether as a child or as an adult\, often report a wide range of chronic pain issues. \n\n\n\n\n\nResearch has shown that physical\, sexual\, and psychological violence are linked to long-term health problems\, including low back pain\, musculoskeletal pain\, fibromyalgia\, chronic fatigue syndrome\, IBS\, and chronic migraines. \nJoin us for a special Preservation Circle to learn why survivors of violence so often live in pain–years after the trauma had ended. We will discuss: \n\nThe long-term health effects of experiencing sexual and intimate partner violence\nThe role of health disparities\nThings that help: treatments\, self-care\, and spirit care\n\n\nClick Here to Register!\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://hopeworksofhc.org/event/preservation-circle-2/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Our Voice,Preservation Circle
ORGANIZER;CN="Vanita Leatherwood":MAILTO:vleatherwood@hopeworksofhc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220906T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220906T170000
DTSTAMP:20210412T185442Z
CREATED:20210412T185442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210412T185442Z
UID:12211-1662480000-1662483600@hopeworksofhc.org
SUMMARY:Yoga for Survivors - Virtual Sessions!
DESCRIPTION:Every Tuesday at 4 p.m. via Zoom \nHopeWorks is partnering with Three and a Half Acres Yoga(THAY) to bring survivors free yoga sessions. This will be an on-going program! \nTHAY partners with community organizations within Harlem\, Upper Manhattan\, and virtually. They focus on serving folks facing emotional\, physical or social trauma. THAY provides yoga\, breathing and mindfulness programs to nonprofits to support their existing missions and build bridges of understanding among neighbors. \nPlease note that you will be able to participate while seated or on a mat. \nHow It Works\nAfter you register\, you will receive a confirmation email containing the link to join the event on Zoom. \nNew to using Zoom? Check out our guide for tips and instructions! \nThis is a free program\, but pre-registration is required! \nClick Here to Register! \nAbout HopeWorks’ Preservation Circle\nSurvivors are invited to join us for Preservation Circle events. Through engaging and creative activities survivors of sexual (including adult survivors of child sexual abuse) and intimate partner violence meet to cultivate continued courage\, self-compassion\, connection\, wellness and self-directed advocacy. \nClick here to download event flier.
URL:https://hopeworksofhc.org/event/yoga-for-survivors-virtual-sessions-13-2022-09-06/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Our Voice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220830T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220830T170000
DTSTAMP:20210412T185442Z
CREATED:20210412T185442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210412T185442Z
UID:12210-1661875200-1661878800@hopeworksofhc.org
SUMMARY:Yoga for Survivors - Virtual Sessions!
DESCRIPTION:Every Tuesday at 4 p.m. via Zoom \nHopeWorks is partnering with Three and a Half Acres Yoga(THAY) to bring survivors free yoga sessions. This will be an on-going program! \nTHAY partners with community organizations within Harlem\, Upper Manhattan\, and virtually. They focus on serving folks facing emotional\, physical or social trauma. THAY provides yoga\, breathing and mindfulness programs to nonprofits to support their existing missions and build bridges of understanding among neighbors. \nPlease note that you will be able to participate while seated or on a mat. \nHow It Works\nAfter you register\, you will receive a confirmation email containing the link to join the event on Zoom. \nNew to using Zoom? Check out our guide for tips and instructions! \nThis is a free program\, but pre-registration is required! \nClick Here to Register! \nAbout HopeWorks’ Preservation Circle\nSurvivors are invited to join us for Preservation Circle events. Through engaging and creative activities survivors of sexual (including adult survivors of child sexual abuse) and intimate partner violence meet to cultivate continued courage\, self-compassion\, connection\, wellness and self-directed advocacy. \nClick here to download event flier.
URL:https://hopeworksofhc.org/event/yoga-for-survivors-virtual-sessions-13-2022-08-30/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Our Voice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220820T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220820T110000
DTSTAMP:20220803T194042Z
CREATED:20220803T194042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220803T194042Z
UID:12279-1660986000-1660993200@hopeworksofhc.org
SUMMARY:Art In the Garden
DESCRIPTION:  \n\nPlease join HopeWorks in our Healing Garden for a community gardening project to support survivors of sexual and intimate partner violence. \n\n\n\n\n\nPlease join HopeWorks Volunteers and Staff for a morning of outdoor fun in the HopeWorks Healing Garden\, where we will create shadow art in nature (to keep or share) and grow food for survivors in need. Art supplies and tools will be provided! \nALL AGES ARE WELCOME – NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED \nHopeWorks has created a peaceful\, meditative\, and nourishing space on *Freetown Farm\, to support survivors. We will be planting our fall garden and need lots of help with weeding and replacing summer veggies with fall and winter-friendly greens like kale\, spinach\, collards\, and Swiss chard. \nVolunteers play a critical role in helping us meet our clients’ basic needs\, nurture success\, and spread change\, so everyone in our community can achieve their full potential. \n\nClick Here to Register!
URL:https://hopeworksofhc.org/event/art-in-the-garden/
LOCATION:Freetown Farm\, 8000 Harriet Tubman Lane\, Columbia\, MD\, 21044\, United States
CATEGORIES:Our Earth
ORGANIZER;CN="Sandra Price":MAILTO:sprice@hopeworksofhc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220724T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220724T160000
DTSTAMP:20220628T203927Z
CREATED:20220628T203927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220628T203927Z
UID:12173-1658656800-1658678400@hopeworksofhc.org
SUMMARY:Step 1: Exploring the Dynamics of Sexual & Intimate Partner Violence
DESCRIPTION:  \n\nLearn how to create the change required for violence prevention!\n  \n\n\nHopeWorks’ mission is to support and advocate for people in Howard County affected by sexual and intimate partner violence and to engage the community in creating the change required for violence prevention.\n\n\n\nVolunteer applicants\, community members and partners are invited to join us for this interactive virtual training focused on understanding the root causes of gendered violence. The workshop includes: \n\nan overview of intimate partner violence\nan overview of sexual violence\nan exploration of the root causes of violence\nan introduction to HopeWorks’ services and programs\ninformation on volunteering opportunities\n\nThis free training is required for volunteer candidates and is open to the public. Preregistration is required. \n  \n\nClick Here to Register!
URL:https://hopeworksofhc.org/event/step-1-exploring-the-dynamics-of-sexual-intimate-partner-violence/
LOCATION:Online Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Volunteer Program":MAILTO:volunteers@HopeWorksOfHC.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220716T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220716T120000
DTSTAMP:20220630T164009Z
CREATED:20220630T164009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220630T164009Z
UID:12178-1657965600-1657972800@hopeworksofhc.org
SUMMARY:Our Voice Advisory Council Quarterly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nLeadership and advocacy opportunities for survivors of sexual violence\, intimate partner violence\, and human trafficking. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\nThe Our Voice Advisory Council is HopeWorks’ organizing mechanism for survivors to build community\, share insights and provide feedback on issues such as current events\, agency services\, or programs. \n  \nQuarterly Meetings will be held from 10 a.m. to Noon EST on the following dates: \n\nSaturday\, July 16\, 2022\nSaturday\, October 15\, 2022\nSaturday\, January 21\, 2023\nSaturday\, April 15\, 2023\n\nAbout The Our Voice Project\nThrough The Our Voice Project HopeWorks’ provides opportunities for those most impacted by sexual and intimate partner violence to connect with others in their situation\, develop leadership\, and work together for change. \nThe Our Voice Project is comprised of seven educational and wellness programs that are based in trauma-informed peer support and advocacy. The programs are designed for individuals who are well out of crisis\, and are not intended to replace or to be a substitute for counseling. \nClick Here to Register!
URL:https://hopeworksofhc.org/event/our-voice-advisory-council-quarterly-meeting-5/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Our Voice
ORGANIZER;CN="Sandra Price":MAILTO:sprice@hopeworksofhc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220623T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220623T210000
DTSTAMP:20220615T191637Z
CREATED:20220524T161344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220615T191637Z
UID:12154-1656010800-1656018000@hopeworksofhc.org
SUMMARY:Dragonfly Poetry Reading & Gallery Walk
DESCRIPTION:Experience the power of words and art… reflections of life\, love\, trauma\, social justice\, renewal\, and hope. \n  \nAbout this event \nPlease join us for the annual Dragonfly Poetry Reading and Gallery Walk as we celebrate the publishing of the 2022 Dragonfly Arts Magazine. This free VIRTUAL event will feature local visual artists and poets’ work\, offering reflections on life\, love\, trauma\, justice\, renewal\, and hope. This evening provides a dynamic opportunity to experience the power of words and the vital role that the arts provide in promoting healing\, awareness\, and change. \nWho is eligible to read their work? \nPoets who have been published in any issue of the Dragonfly Arts Magazine are eligible to read at the event. Register to read or RSVP your attendance by emailing dragonfly@hopeworksofhc.org. Please indicate your name\, title\, and the year it was published in Dragonfly. \nOpen Mic \nIf time permits\, the general public may have the opportunity to read as part of a poetry open mic following the Dragonfly Poetry Reading and Gallery Walk. Sign-up for the open mic will be at the time of the event. \nWork must be related to the magazine’s themes of relationships\, love\, self-esteem\, trauma\, social justice\, hope\, or the process of self-renewal. \nPlease be advised that some material may be unsettling or disturbing in nature. \nDragonfly Arts Magazine is made possible by the Howard County Arts Council through a grant from the Howard County Government. \n  \nClick Here to Reserve Your Ticket!
URL:https://hopeworksofhc.org/event/12154/
LOCATION:Online Event
ORGANIZER;CN="MC Carey":MAILTO:mcarey@hopeworksofhc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220618T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220618T203000
DTSTAMP:20220616T221836Z
CREATED:20220503T181818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220616T221836Z
UID:12132-1655580600-1655584200@hopeworksofhc.org
SUMMARY:And We Breathe Again Showcase: a creative arts showcase and fundraiser for HopeWorks of Howard County
DESCRIPTION:  \nEnjoy a night of creative arts while supporting survivors! On Saturday\, June 18 HopeWorks will host the And We Breathe Again Showcase\, a virtual creative-arts fundraiser. This special event will feature the work of local artists (survivors and supporters) through poetry\, spoken word\, and video art while raising awareness and critical funds for individuals and families impacted by sexual assault and intimate partner violence. Proceeds will support HopeWorks’ services including crisis shelter\, counseling\, advocacy\, legal resources\, prevention education\, wellness programs and volunteer opportunities. \nTickets for the show are $30 per person with an opportunity to purchase entertainment packages\, art and keepsakes. \n  \nClick Here to Order Tickets & Artwork!\n  \nWays to Get Involved\n\nAttend the Showcase: Tickets begin at $30 per person with additional opportunities to purchase entertainment packages and unique keepsakes.\nDonate: Can’t attend the Showcase? You can still support our work by donating to the And We Breathe Again campaign! Click here to make an online donation.\nBecome a Sponsor: We greatly appreciate the support of local businesses! Multiple sponsorship levels and benefits are available. Click here for a list of opportunities.\n\nQuestions? Contact Allison Adams\, Development Manager at aadams@hopeworksofhc.org. \n  \nSpecial Thanks to Our Generous Sponsors!\nYolanda Bruno \nIn-Kind Program Sponsors\nCured  |  18th & 21st  |  The Food Market Columbia |  Iron Bridge Wine Company  |  LeeLynns’ Dining Room and Lounge  |  Roggenart European Bakery\, Bistro & Cafe  |  Royal Taj \nTrudy Babchak and Liz Henzey  |  MC Carey  |  Diane Dunn  |  Mary Justin  |  Sangeeta Kaul  |  Maceo Leatherwood \nJudith Goedeke  |  Caryn Mirriam-Goldberg  |  Arlita Holland  |  Pramila Venkateswaran \n  \nAbout the Artists\nTrudy Babchak\nTrudy works in oil\, acrylic\, collage\, and encaustic mediums\, often combining two or three mediums in one painting. She has exhibited her artwork and won awards in solo\, and group shows in Columbia\, Maryland\, Washington\, D.C and Baltimore area galleries. She has been featured in articles in The Columbia Flyer\, Washington Post\, Baltimore Sun\, and Jewish Times. Trudy is represented by HorseSpirit Arts Gallery in Savage\, Maryland. \nMC Carey\nMC Carey (they/them) is a creative who has been using linoleum block print to showcase their art since 2017. MC has been a part of notable projects such as the international “Queer Ecology Hanky Exhibit”\, “The Art of Self-Care” and “Blossoms of Hope” at the Columbia Arts Center and participated in numerous zine projects: “Bee Seen” zine and “Onlinocut Collective: Carving Out a Collective Future”. View MC’s process and purchase individual prints by following their Instagram page @FemmePrints or Etsy: www.etsy.com/shop/FemmePrintsCreations \nDiane Dunn\nDiane Dunn has\, over the years\, worked in black and white photography\, painting (watercolor\, acrylic\, oil and pastel)\, collage and mono prints. She has recently become enamored with the medium of collage and loves the tactile experience of cutting\, tearing and assembly various hand-painted papers and fabrics\, often combined with paint. Diane finds a serendipitous aspect to collage that is exciting and is never sure where a piece will lead when she starts. She also enjoys making mono prints\, which allow for layering and masking that reveals hidden patterns and images. \nJudith Goedeke\nThe enormous healing power of words compels Judith Goedeke to write. She strives to clarify\, challenge\, redirect\, own up to and celebrate life. And do damage control. Judith is a retired acupuncturist and teacher\, with a Writing degree from Towson University. Her poems appear in anthologies\, literary journals\, and River of Silver Sky. For twelve years\, she has facilitated monthly Poem as Portal workshops that foster loving and courageous self-awareness\, intentional living\, and compassion. The Poem as Portal process is the confluence of her own persistent healing efforts\, the wisdom of Eastern medicine\, the SOPHIA program (developed by Dianne Connelly\, Bob Duggan\, and John Sullivan) and most especially\, her love of words that launch us. Judith is currently collaborating in developing a program to train psychiatrists\, psychologists\, and social workers to utilize poetry in therapeutic settings. \nLiz Henzey\nLiz has been an arts administrator and arts advocate in Columbia\, Maryland for more than 30 years\, currently serving as the Director of Columbia Art Center\, a facility of the Columbia Association. Liz loves surface marbling on canvas and fiber. She also enjoys photography. Liz’s art and photos have been shown in galleries including\, Touchstone Gallery\, Washington\, DC\, Gallery 1448\, Baltimore\, MD\, Montpelier Arts Center\, Laurel\, MD\, and Falls Church Art Center\, Falls Church\, VA. \nArlita Holland\nArlita Holland is a survivor who’s been blessed with the gift of poetry. She writes to inspire those who struggle to rise up out of the ashes of pain and suffering. She believes in the power of poetry and prays that her poems find their way into the hearts of those yearning to be free from the effects of sexual assault and domestic violence. \nMary Justin\nArtist Mary Justin hails amongst the shimmering waters of the raging Atlantic Ocean and the tranquil waves of the Caribbean Sea. She has danced to the rhythm of the African drums of her ancestors under the coconut and mango trees and rubbed her satisfied tummy after feasting on succulent taste of green bananas under a salt fish stew garnished with avocados. She has smelled the aroma of freshly pounded coffee and cocoa beans. Her feet swirl to the tunes of reggae\, soca\, and calypso music. Her art is the breath of a St Lucia bred girl emulating the ocean waves\, the steam from the volcanos and the rugged topography. Her colors radiate the oceans\, earth\, sky\, and the blood of generation who fought for the survival of “Fair Helen.” \nSangeeta Kaul\nVisual artist and graphic designer Sangeeta Kaul uses creativity as fuel for social change\, mental health awareness\, and community connections in her online studio Spicyseed Art & Design. Kaul enjoys organizing events designed to coach and encourage the personal creativity of the participants. She is currently studying Clinical Mental Health Counseling as a graduate student so that she may use her passion for art in a therapeutic way. She actively welcomes projects and partnerships with non-profit organizations\, conference organizers\, educators\, writers\, mental health counselors\, and social justice advocates. Visit her at: spicyseed.org \nMaceo Leatherwood\nMaceo is a disciplined explorer of world cultures\, myths\, and art history. His work is poetic and steeped in symbolism. Maceo’s art career has spanned six decades\, encompassing publications\, design layout\, sculpture\, sketching\, painting\, cartoons\, teaching and directing community arts projects. His formal study of art was at The Corcoran School of the Arts and Design. A former sailor and artist with the U.S. Navy\, Maceo is retired from his position as Art Director at NASA\, Goddard Space Flight Center. His work entitled “Mo’ Pak” is part of the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian’s permanent collection. \nPramila Venkateswaran\nPramila Venkateswaran\, poet laureate of Suffolk County\, Long Island (2013-15) and co-director of Matwaala: South Asian Diaspora Poetry Festival\, is the author of many poetry volumes\, the most recent being We are Not a Museum (Finishing Line Press\, 2022). She teaches at Nassau Community College\, leads writing workshops at Strength for Life for breast cancer patients\, and is the President of NOW Suffolk. \n  \n  \n \nCaryn Mirriam-Goldberg\, PHD\, Honoree & Featured Speaker\nCaryn Mirriam-Goldberg\, Ph.D.\, is the 2009-13 Kansas Poet Laureate is the author of 24 books\, including How Time Moves: New & Selected Poems; Miriam’s Well\, a novel; Needle in the Bone\, a non-fiction book on the Holocaust; The Sky Begins At Your Feet: A Memoir on Cancer\, Community\, and Coming Home to the Body. Founder of Transformative Language Arts\, she is a beloved writing workshop facilitator and writing and Right Livelihood coach. She loves life-giving collaborations: she offers YourRightLivelihood.com with Kathryn Lorenzen\, Bravevoice.com with Kelley Hunt\, and TheArtofFacilitation.net with Joy Roulier Sawyer. She offers weekly “Care Packages for a Creative Life” through her Patreon page. Find more about her\, including her blog\, “Everyday Magic” at CarynMirriamGoldberg.com.
URL:https://hopeworksofhc.org/event/and-we-breathe-again/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Our Voice
ORGANIZER;CN="Allison Adams":MAILTO:aadams@hopeworksofhc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220522T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220522T160000
DTSTAMP:20220502T165601Z
CREATED:20220502T165441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220502T165601Z
UID:12125-1653213600-1653235200@hopeworksofhc.org
SUMMARY:Step 1 Training: The Dynamics of Sexual & Intimate Partner Violence
DESCRIPTION:  \nLearn how to create the change required for violence prevention! \nHopeWorks’ mission is to support and advocate for people in Howard County affected by sexual and intimate partner violence and to engage the community in creating the change required for violence prevention. \nCommunity members and partners are invited to join us for this interactive virtual training focused on understanding the root causes of gendered violence. The workshop includes: \n\nan overview of intimate partner violence\nan overview of sexual violence\nan exploration of the root causes of violence\nan introduction to HopeWorks’ services and programs\ninformation on volunteering opportunities\n\n  \nClick Here to Register!
URL:https://hopeworksofhc.org/event/step-1-training-the-dynamics-of-sexual-intimate-partner-violence/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Volunteers
ORGANIZER;CN="Vanita Leatherwood":MAILTO:vleatherwood@hopeworksofhc.org
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