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SUMMARY:Restoration: A Peer Support & Education Group for Individuals Living with Chronic Pain Conditions
DESCRIPTION:This May HopeWorks will launch Restoration\, a peer support and education group\, for individuals living with chronic pain conditions.  The group will begin (via Zoom) on Sunday\, May 15\, 2022\, from 3PM to 4:30PM. After the May inaugural gathering the group will meet quarterly with future 2022 sessions meeting August 21 and November 6. \nAll are welcome. Participation in the group is free but registration is required. \n  \nWhy a Chronic Pain Group? \nOne of our guiding principles at HopeWorks is to work towards the real change that we believe is possible; change for individuals as well as for the systems that fuel violence. We know that we are each a part of this change. \nThe Self-care & Social Justice Projects at HopeWorks are designed to address this principle; providing opportunities for people to be heard\, witnessed\, and to become agents of change in their lives and for the community. These free programs offer the opportunity to address and decrease the root causes of the systems that fuel sexism\, racism\, poverty\, transphobia\, health disparities\, xenophobia\, and other forms of oppression. \nCommunities of color\, populations with a lower socioeconomic status\, rural communities\, people with physical disabilities\, and individuals who identify as LGBTQ are often disproportionately exposed to conditions and environments that negatively affect health risks and outcomes. This is shown to lead to higher rates of health disparities. \nRestoration is one of the programs that HopeWorks hosts to address this issue. To learn about ARTiculation\, HopeWorks’ expressive-arts peer support and education group for survivors visit:  The Our Voice Project \n  \nAmerican Chronic Pain Association \nWhen possible\, Restoration will meet in-person at HopeWorks\, located inside the NonProfit Collaborative of Howard County at 9770 Patuxent Woods Dr\, Columbia\, MD 21046. \nThe HopeWorks’ Restoration is the Columbia MD Chapter of the American Chronic Pain Association (ACPA). The ACPA is a nonprofit\, self-help group designed to teach people who suffer from chronic pain (pain that continues longer than six months and is not completely relieved by medication or medical treatment) to reduce the impact pain has on their working and personal lives. \nAll prospective members are welcome to attend this free group.  Email the Director of Community Engagement\, Vanita Leatherwood at vleatherwood@hopeworksofhc.org or call (410) 997-0304 for more information. \n  \nClick Here to Register!
URL:https://hopeworksofhc.org/event/restoration-a-peer-support-education-group-for-individuals-living-with-chronic-pain-conditions/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Our Voice
ORGANIZER;CN="Vanita Leatherwood":MAILTO:vleatherwood@hopeworksofhc.org
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SUMMARY:Our Voice Advisory Council
DESCRIPTION:Please join Vanita Leatherwood\, the Director of Community Engagement for a special gathering (via Zoom) of HopeWorks’ Advisory Council on Saturday\, April 2\, 2022\, at 10AM! \nThe Our Voice Advisory Council is HopeWorks’ organizing mechanism for survivors to build community\, share insights and challenge the conditions that allow sexual and intimate partner violence to exist. \nWe Need Your Voice! \nBring your favorite morning beverage to enjoy as we discuss important topics and opportunities\, including: \n• The New Chronic Pain Support Groups \n• Volunteer Opportunities \n• Become a Facilitator for “Restoration” \n• Voting on new Logos \n• Creating a Survivor Vignette \n• Applying to be in a Telling This Truth Showcase! \n  \nClick Here to Register!
URL:https://hopeworksofhc.org/event/our-voice-advisory-council/
LOCATION:Online Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Vanita Leatherwood":MAILTO:vleatherwood@hopeworksofhc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220322T190000
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SUMMARY:"Writing" Relationship Wrongs: A Teen Writing Workshop to Explore Relationship Dynamics
DESCRIPTION:  \nFebruary is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (TDVAM) and HopeWorks’ Youth Leadership Project is honoring it by hosting a writing workshop in March to help their peers & adults in their life reflect and explore healthy relationships\, love\, and dating. Dating violence is more common than people think\, especially among teens and young adults: one in three teens in the US will experience physical\, sexual\, or emotional abuse from someone they’re in a relationship with before they become adults\, and nearly half (43%) of college women report experiencing violent or abusive dating behaviors. This TDVAM\, join HopeWorks’ Youth Leaders as they reflect upon the elements of the many relationships that surround us. \nThis workshop will be held virtually and is open to the general public\, ages 13 and up. \nHow It Works \n\nAfter you register\, you will receive a confirmation email containing the link to join the event on Zoom. We will also provide a phone number and password if you want to call-in instead.\nYou are not required to create a Zoom account or install special software to attend. You can use any computer to join via the link\, or call-in from any mobile or landline phone. (It’s recommended that you have a reliable internet connection or cell phone service!)\nAt the time of the event\, just click the link or call-in!\n\nAccessibility \nOur goal is to make virtual events as accessible as possible\, however we are still learning how to use Zoom ourselves. The chat box feature will be available during this event. Unfortunately\, at this time\, we do not have the option for closed captioning during live events. If you have any specific questions\, concerns\, or suggestions about access please contact Victoria Rain at vrain@hopeworksofhc.org and MC Carey at mcarey@hopeworksofhc.org. \n  \nClick Here to Register!
URL:https://hopeworksofhc.org/event/writing-relationship-wrongs-a-teen-writing-workshop-to-explore-relationship-dynamics/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Youth Event
ORGANIZER;CN="MC Carey":MAILTO:mcarey@hopeworksofhc.org
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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  \nSunday\, March 6\, 2022                  3PM to 5PM \nSunday\, June 5\, 2022                      3PM to 5PM \nSunday\, September 18\, 2022       3PM to 5PM \nSunday\, December 4\, 2022          3PM to 5PM \n  \nClick Here to Register!\nClick here for the event flier.
URL:https://hopeworksofhc.org/event/12036/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Our Voice
ORGANIZER;CN="Vanita Leatherwood":MAILTO:vleatherwood@hopeworksofhc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220305T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220305T160000
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SUMMARY:Ain't I A Woman: A Workshop Series for African-American Women
DESCRIPTION:Using the Arts & Humanities to Explore Oppression and Revolution\nHopeWorks’ Women’s Circle Program is excited to host a nine-session workshop series to explore imbalances of power and the spirit of revolution through poetry\, music\, visual arts\, literature\, theatre\, history\, ethnography\, and philosophy. Begins Saturday\, March 5\, 2022. Must be able to attend all 9 sessions. This free program is open to the general public. \nClick Here to Register!
URL:https://hopeworksofhc.org/event/aint-i-a-woman-a-workshop-series-for-african-american-women/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Self-Care & Social Justice
ORGANIZER;CN="Sandra Price":MAILTO:sprice@hopeworksofhc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220228T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220228T200000
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SUMMARY:Between the Lines: A Liberation Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Meets every on the Fourth Monday of each month from 6:30 – 8:00pm EST \nYou’re invited to HopeWorks’ first community book club\, Between the Lines: A Liberation Book Club! \nBetween the Lines will host online book club meetings on the Fourth Monday of each month via Zoom from 6:30- 8:00 pm. In addition to this meeting\, the book club will use the platform GoodReads to communicate and create community participation throughout the month. Book club moderators will be able to post discussion boards and keep the conversation going with the whole club’s participation. \nThis Month’s Book\nFebruary’s book is Emergent Strategy: Shaping Change\, Changing Worlds by adrienne maree brown. Inspired by Octavia Butler’s explorations of our human relationship to change\, Emergent Strategy is radical self-help\, society-help\, and planet-help designed to shape the futures we want to live. \nBook: Emergent Strategy: Shaping Change\, Changing Worlds by adrienne maree brown \nMeeting Date: February 28th \nPlatform: Zoom (Link available once registered) \nHow to Join\nIf you are interested in becoming a member of Between the Lines: A Liberation Book Club\, please see the link below to fill out an interest form. Following\, you will receive information on how to register for the book club on GoodReads and you will also receive the link for the next book club meeting on Zoom. \nBook club members will be accepted on a rolling basis throughout the book club’s existence. Each month there will be a new opportunity to join the club by signing an interest form. If you have any questions about becoming a member of Between the Lines: a Liberation Book Club\, please feel free to email Erin Reid at ereid@wearehopeworks.org. \nClick Here to Sign Up! \nAbout Between the Lines: A Liberation Book Club\nDue to the COVID-19 crisis\, it’s more important than ever for us to decolonize from individualism and reconnect with ways of community care. A feminist book club is a perfect way to work on that liberation\, decolonization\, and engage your mind and soul in topics that matter to you. \nOur goal with this book club is to uncover the ways our current way of living helps to perpetuate a culture of violence that keeps certain people in a place of power and functions with a strict form of hierarchy. We cannot liberate ourselves without the liberation of the masses. In this book club\, we will focus on reading seminal works by women of color\, queer & trans folks\, and stories of a new world. We are hoping that this book club can both act as a source of support for the community during this time of crisis and also help provide a source of community action building focusing on sharing diverse stories. \nBecause we will be discussing tough topics that deal with the root causes of gender and sexual violence\, stories of trauma and pain\, LGBTQ+ community\, racism & prejudice\, and community building\, and other historical change makers we suggest that you think very carefully on whether these topics align with your values.
URL:https://hopeworksofhc.org/event/between-the-lines-a-liberation-book-club-2022-02-28/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Self-Care & Social Justice
ORGANIZER;CN="Erin Reid":MAILTO:ereid@hopeworksofhc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220124T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220124T200000
DTSTAMP:20211214T153250Z
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SUMMARY:Between the Lines: A Liberation Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Meets every on the Fourth Monday of each month from 6:30 – 8:00pm EST \nYou’re invited to HopeWorks’ first community book club\, Between the Lines: A Liberation Book Club! \nBetween the Lines will host online book club meetings on the Fourth Monday of each month via Zoom from 6:30- 8:00 pm. In addition to this meeting\, the book club will use the platform GoodReads to communicate and create community participation throughout the month. Book club moderators will be able to post discussion boards and keep the conversation going with the whole club’s participation. \nThis Month’s Book\nJanuary’s book is The Magic Fish by Trung Le Nguyen. A beautifully illustrated story by Trung Le Nguyen\, it follows a young boy as he tries to navigate life through fairytales\, an instant classic that shows us how we are all connected. The Magic Fish tackles tough subjects in a way that accessible with readers of all ages\, and teaches us that no matter what—we can all have our own happy endings. \nBook: The Magic Fish by Trung Le Nguyen \nMeeting Date: January 24th \nPlatform: Zoom (Link available once registered) \nHow to Join\nIf you are interested in becoming a member of Between the Lines: A Liberation Book Club\, please see the link below to fill out an interest form. Following\, you will receive information on how to register for the book club on GoodReads and you will also receive the link for the next book club meeting on Zoom. \nBook club members will be accepted on a rolling basis throughout the book club’s existence. Each month there will be a new opportunity to join the club by signing an interest form. If you have any questions about becoming a member of Between the Lines: a Liberation Book Club\, please feel free to email Erin Reid at ereid@wearehopeworks.org. \nClick Here to Sign Up! \nAbout Between the Lines: A Liberation Book Club\nDue to the COVID-19 crisis\, it’s more important than ever for us to decolonize from individualism and reconnect with ways of community care. A feminist book club is a perfect way to work on that liberation\, decolonization\, and engage your mind and soul in topics that matter to you. \nOur goal with this book club is to uncover the ways our current way of living helps to perpetuate a culture of violence that keeps certain people in a place of power and functions with a strict form of hierarchy. We cannot liberate ourselves without the liberation of the masses. In this book club\, we will focus on reading seminal works by women of color\, queer & trans folks\, and stories of a new world. We are hoping that this book club can both act as a source of support for the community during this time of crisis and also help provide a source of community action building focusing on sharing diverse stories. \nBecause we will be discussing tough topics that deal with the root causes of gender and sexual violence\, stories of trauma and pain\, LGBTQ+ community\, racism & prejudice\, and community building\, and other historical change makers we suggest that you think very carefully on whether these topics align with your values.
URL:https://hopeworksofhc.org/event/between-the-lines-a-liberation-book-club/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Self-Care & Social Justice
ORGANIZER;CN="Erin Reid":MAILTO:ereid@hopeworksofhc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220117T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220117T150000
DTSTAMP:20211229T201907Z
CREATED:20211229T201907Z
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SUMMARY:The "I Can I Will" Create Peace Virtual Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Part of the Living the Dream MLK Day of Service Celebration\n\n\n\n\n\nEveryone can do something. In this interactive workshop\, presented by HopeWorks\, we will talk about all the things – big and small – that we can do to create peaceful\, healthy relationships and communities. \n\n\nParticipants are encouraged to have art materials ready because after our discussion\, we will spend time listening to a Dr. King speech and music as we create art to inspire healing\, equity and transformation. \nPlease be ready with any art supplies you have\, including crayons\, colored pencils\, markers\, cardboard\, or a journal. \nAppropriate for ages 8+ \nClick Here to Register!
URL:https://hopeworksofhc.org/event/the-i-can-i-will-create-peace-virtual-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Self-Care & Social Justice,Youth Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Sandra Price":MAILTO:sprice@hopeworksofhc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220117T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220117T140000
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SUMMARY:A Listening Session for Teens
DESCRIPTION:“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate;\nonly love can do that.”\n-Martin Luther King\, Jr.\nPart of the Living the Dream MLK Day of Service Celebration: HopeWorks’ Youth Leadership Project Presents a Teen Listening Session \nAs HopeWorks continues to grow and center our work around creating a world free from violence\, we\nunderstand that society’s racist structures have impacted our relationships with each other and the\nworld. It is important to talk about the ways we engage with each other in terms of peace and\nintersectionality; and constantly be open to learn. This coming MLK day\, HopeWorks’ Youth Leaders strive\nto engage and continue these important conversations of non-violence\, peace\, and social justice that\nMartin Luther King\, Jr. advocated for. \nYoung people ages 13 to 18 are invited to join HopeWorks’ Youth Leaders as teens\nengage in conversation around non-violence\, peace\, and social justice. Conversation will\ninvolve how these topics may or may not show up in teens’ daily lives and how today’s\nrealities impact their visibility. We hope to learn and share with each other in a way that\ncan provide the most relief. \nClick Here to Register!
URL:https://hopeworksofhc.org/event/a-listening-session-for-teens-2/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Self-Care & Social Justice,Youth Event
ORGANIZER;CN="MC Carey":MAILTO:mcarey@hopeworksofhc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211106T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211106T130000
DTSTAMP:20211015T200058Z
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SUMMARY:Jewels for Hope
DESCRIPTION:  \nWe are so excited to announce that Jewels for Hope is back this year to raise funds for HopeWorks! Join us on Saturday\, November 6th for a fun morning\, where the sale of gently worn jewelry and scarves will benefit HopeWorks. While admission is free\, a $5 donation is suggested. Masks are required to attend this event. \n  \nDonations needed! If you have jewelry or scarves you’d like to contribute for this event\, kindly drop off your gently worn items any time before October 22\, 2021. Your donation will assist in raising funds during the event! \n  \nDonation Locations: \nGlen Mar United Methodist Church \n4701 New Cut Road\, Ellicott City\, MD 21043 \n(Sunday mornings or at the Church Office) \n  \nHopeWorks Main Office \n9770 Patuxent Woods Drive\, Suite 300\, Columbia\, MD 21046 \n(Call 410-997-0304 to schedule a drop-off time) \n  \nQuestions? Contact hopeworks@glenmarumc.org. \n  \nClick here to download the Donations flier. Click here for the Event Flier.
URL:https://hopeworksofhc.org/event/jewels-for-hope/
LOCATION:Glen Mar Church\, 4701 New Cut Road\, Ellicott City\, MD\, 21043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211103T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211103T140000
DTSTAMP:20211019T201123Z
CREATED:20211019T201123Z
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SUMMARY:Self-Care & Wellness Workshop Series for Older Women
DESCRIPTION:Enhancing Wellness Using Expressive Arts!\nHopeWorks\, in collaboration with the East Columbia 50+ Center in Columbia\, invites you to participate in our 8-week workshop series designed specifically for Women ages 50 and older. Join us as we create art\, re-discover ourselves through journaling\, discuss health and wellness issues for older women\, and lots more. Some sessions will also include guest presenters from holistic healing practices. No art or writing experience is needed. Materials will be supplied. \nThis workshop series is made possible by a grant from the Horizon Foundation. \n  \nClick Here to Register!\nClick here for the Event Flier.
URL:https://hopeworksofhc.org/event/self-care-wellness-workshop-series-for-older-women/
LOCATION:East Columbia 50+ Center\, 6600 Cradlerock Way\, Columbia\, MD\, United States
CATEGORIES:Self-Care & Social Justice
ORGANIZER;CN="Sandra Price":MAILTO:sprice@hopeworksofhc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211023T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211023T120000
DTSTAMP:20210507T175119Z
CREATED:20201218T003236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210507T175119Z
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SUMMARY:Our Voice Advisory Council Quarterly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, October 23\, 2021 from 10 a.m. to Noon via Zoom\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. \nQuarterly Meetings will be held from 10 a.m. to Noon EST on the following dates: \n\nPOSTPONED – Saturday\, January 23\, 2021\nNEW DATE – Saturday\, February 20\, 2021\nSaturday\, April 24\, 2021\nSaturday\, July 24\, 2021\nSaturday\, October 23\, 2021\n\nQuestions? Contact Vanita Leatherwood\, Executive Director at vleatherwood@wearehopeworks.org \nClick Here to Register! \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. \nTo download event flier\, click here.
URL:https://hopeworksofhc.org/event/our-voice-advisory-council-quarterly-meeting-4/
CATEGORIES:Our Voice
ORGANIZER;CN="Vanita Leatherwood":MAILTO:vleatherwood@hopeworksofhc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211007T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211007T200000
DTSTAMP:20210920T191744Z
CREATED:20210915T193703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210920T191744Z
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SUMMARY:HopeWorks' Annual Candlelight Vigil
DESCRIPTION:Come Join Us for A Night of Remembrance\n  \nOctober is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Across the nation\, local communities will engage in various campaigns to alert the public about this social issue. On October 7th\, we come together to both mourn those whose lives have been lost to domestic violence/intimate partner violence and to solidify our communities in our own capacity to envision a world free from gender-based violence.  \nIt’s more important than ever that we take gender-based violence prevention on as a community issue. Our duties as community members are to protect one another and engage ourselves and youth in the techniques they need to end the cycle of violence. We can only do this if as a community we work to envision the world we want to live in. \nClick Here to Register
URL:https://hopeworksofhc.org/event/hopeworks-annual-candlelight-vigil/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Our Voice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210925T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210925T120000
DTSTAMP:20211005T202659Z
CREATED:20210826T154353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211005T202659Z
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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 2022. \nClick Here to Register!\nClick here for our flier.
URL:https://hopeworksofhc.org/event/loved-a-survivor-self-care-circle-for-black-women/
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:20210912T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210912T170000
DTSTAMP:20210826T180229Z
CREATED:20210818T213808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T180229Z
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SUMMARY:Mandatory Training for Current HopeWorks Volunteers
DESCRIPTION:Hello HopeWorks’ Volunteers! We miss you!\nWe are looking forward to reconnecting with our current volunteers and providing you with an update about the agency\, programs and how to start volunteering again. If you completed training before August 2021 and you want to continue serving as a HopeWorks volunteer you must register and attend one of the sessions. \nCompletion of this training is mandatory for our volunteers\, age 18+ and will include:  \n\nUnderstanding mission\, vision and framework \nServices and Program Updates \nInformation on volunteering opportunities\, policies and procedures \n\nQuestions? Email our Volunteer Program Coordinator\, Erin Reid at ereid@hopeworksofhc.org \nClick Here to Register!\nClick here for the flier.
URL:https://hopeworksofhc.org/event/mandatory-training-for-current-hopeworks-volunteers/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Volunteers
ORGANIZER;CN="Erin Reid":MAILTO:ereid@hopeworksofhc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210724T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210724T120000
DTSTAMP:20210506T144253Z
CREATED:20201218T003236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210506T144253Z
UID:11243-1627120800-1627128000@hopeworksofhc.org
SUMMARY:Our Voice Advisory Council Quarterly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, July 24\, 2021 from 10 a.m. to Noon via Zoom\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. \nQuarterly Meetings will be held from 10 a.m. to Noon EST on the following dates: \n\nPOSTPONED – Saturday\, January 23\, 2021\nNEW DATE – Saturday\, February 20\, 2021\nSaturday\, April 24\, 2021\nSaturday\, July 24\, 2021\nSaturday\, October 23\, 2021\n\nQuestions? Contact Vanita Leatherwood\, Executive Director at vleatherwood@wearehopeworks.org \nClick Here to Register! \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. \nTo download event flier\, click here.
URL:https://hopeworksofhc.org/event/our-voice-advisory-council-quarterly-meeting-3/
CATEGORIES:Our Voice
ORGANIZER;CN="Vanita Leatherwood":MAILTO:vleatherwood@hopeworksofhc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210522T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210522T140000
DTSTAMP:20210506T144331Z
CREATED:20210412T190758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210506T144331Z
UID:11665-1621677600-1621692000@hopeworksofhc.org
SUMMARY:Unapologetic: A Virtual Workshop Series for LGBTQ+ Folks
DESCRIPTION:A Virtual Workshop Series for LGBTQ+ Folks \nHopeWorks’ Self-Care & Social Justice Project is excited to host a six-session virtual workshop series to explore imbalances of power and the spirit of revolution through poetry\, music\, visual arts\, literature\, theatre\, history\, ethnography\, and philosophy. Begins Saturday\, May 22\, 2021. \nOne of HopeWorks’ guiding principles is to work towards the real change that we believe is possible; change for individuals as well as for the systems that fuel violence. The Self-Care & Social Justice Projects are designed to address this principle; providing opportunities for people to be heard\, witnessed\, and to become agents of change in their lives and for the community. \nMust be able to attend all sessions: \n\nSaturday\, May 22 10am – 2pm\nSaturday\, May 29 2pm – 5pm\nSaturday\, June 5 2pm – 5pm\nSaturday\, June 12 2pm – 5pm\nSaturday\, June 19 2pm – 5pm\nSaturday\, June 26 2pm – 5pm\n\nHow to Apply\nApplication Deadline: May 1\, 2021 \nDownload and complete the application form below. Send your completed application to Maya Carey at mcarey@wearehopeworks.org. Once your application has been received\, we will follow-up with you to schedule a brief phone interview. \nSpace is limited to 15 people. We will prioritize having a group that is diverse and representative of different backgrounds. \nThis workshop series is a space for LGBTQ+ identified people. We ask that allies respect this and do not apply. \nClick Here to Download Application \nQuestions? Contact Maya Carey (they/them)\, Community Educator\, at mcarey@wearehopeworks.org. \nTo download workshop flier click here.
URL:https://hopeworksofhc.org/event/unapologetic-a-virtual-workshop-series-for-lgbtq-folks/
CATEGORIES:Self-Care & Social Justice
ORGANIZER;CN="MC Carey":MAILTO:mcarey@hopeworksofhc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210502
DTSTAMP:20210507T174806Z
CREATED:20210412T190555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210507T174806Z
UID:11664-1619827200-1619913599@hopeworksofhc.org
SUMMARY:Unapologetic: A Virtual Workshop Series for LGBTQ+ Folks - Application Deadline
DESCRIPTION:A Virtual Workshop Series for LGBTQ+ Folks \nHopeWorks™ Self-Care & Social Justice Project is excited to host a six-session virtual workshop series to explore imbalances of power and the spirit of revolution through poetry\, music\, visual arts\, literature\, theatre\, history\, ethnography\, and philosophy. Begins Saturday\, May 22\, 2021. \nOne of HopeWorks™ guiding principles is to work towards the real change that we believe is possible; change for individuals as well as for the systems that fuel violence. The Self-Care & Social Justice Projects are designed to address this principle; providing opportunities for people to be heard\, witnessed\, and to become agents of change in their lives and for the community. \nMust be able to attend all sessions: \n\nSaturday\, May 22 10am – 2pm\nSaturday\, May 29 2pm – 5pm\nSaturday\, June 5 2pm – 5pm\nSaturday\, June 12 2pm – 5pm\nSaturday\, June 19 2pm – 5pm\nSaturday\, June 26 2pm – 5pm\n\nHow to Apply\nApplication Deadline: May 1\, 2021 \nDownload and complete the application form below. Send your completed application to Maya Carey at mcarey@wearehopeworks.org. Once your application has been received\, we will follow-up with you to schedule a brief phone interview. \nSpace is limited to 15 people. We will prioritize having a group that is diverse and representative of different backgrounds. \nThis workshop series is a space for LGBTQ+ identified people. We ask that allies respect this and do not apply. \nClick Here to Download Application \nQuestions? Contact Maya Carey (they/them)\, Community Educator\, at mcarey@wearehopeworks.org. \nTo download workshop flier click here.
URL:https://hopeworksofhc.org/event/unapologetic-a-virtual-workshop-series-for-lgbtq-folks-application-deadline/
CATEGORIES:Self-Care & Social Justice
ORGANIZER;CN="MC Carey":MAILTO:mcarey@hopeworksofhc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210426T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210426T200000
DTSTAMP:20210412T195934Z
CREATED:20210412T190443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210412T195934Z
UID:11663-1619461800-1619467200@hopeworksofhc.org
SUMMARY:Between the Lines: A Liberation Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Meets every on the Second and Fourth Monday of each month from 6:30 – 8:00pm EST \nYou’re invited to HopeWorks first community book club: “Between the Lines: A Liberation Book Club” \n“Between the Lines” will host online book club meetings on the Second and Fourth Monday of each month via Zoom from 6:30- 8:00 pm. In addition to these meetings\, the book club will use the platform GoodReads to communicate and create community participation throughout the month. Book club moderators will be able to post discussion boards and keep the conversation going with the whole club’s participation. \nThis Month’s Book\n \nApril’s book is Care Work: Dreaming Disability Justice by Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha. In this collection of essays\, Lambda Literary Award-winning writer and longtime activist and performance artist Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha explores the politics and realities of disability justice\, a movement that centers the lives and leadership of sick and disabled queer\, trans\, Black\, and brown people\, with knowledge and gifts for all. Care Work is a mapping of access as radical love\, a celebration of the work that sick and disabled queer/people of color are doing to find each other and to build power and community\, and a tool kit for everyone who wants to build radically resilient\, sustainable communities of liberation where no one is left behind. Powerful and passionate\, Care Work is a crucial and necessary call to arms. \nBook: Care Work: Dreaming Disability Justice by Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha \nMeeting Dates: April 12th & 26th \nPlatform: Zoom (Link available once registered) \n  \nHow to Join\nIf you are interested in becoming a member of “Between the Lines: A Liberation Book Club” please see the link below to fill out an interest form. Following\, you will receive information on how to register for the book club on GoodReads and you will also receive the link for the next book club meeting on Zoom. \nBook club members will be accepted on a rolling basis throughout the book club’s existence. Each month there will be a new opportunity to join the club by signing an interest form. If you have any questions about becoming a member of “Between the Lines: a Liberation Book Club” please feel free to email Erin Reid at ereid@wearehopeworks.org. \nClick Here to Sign Up! \nAbout “Between the Lines: A Liberation Book Club”\nDue to the current COVID-19 crisis\, it’s more important than ever for us to decolonize from individualism and reconnect with ways of community care. A feminist book club is a perfect way to work on that liberation\, decolonization\, and engage your mind and soul in topics that matter to you. \nOur goal with this book club is to uncover the ways our current way of living helps to perpetuate a culture of violence that keeps certain people in a place of power and functions with a strict form of hierarchy. We cannot liberate ourselves without the liberation of the masses. In this book club\, we will focus on reading seminal works by women of color\, queer & trans folks\, and stories of a new world. We are hoping that this book club can both act as a source of support for the community during this time of crisis and also help provide a source of community action building focusing on sharing diverse stories. \nBecause we will be discussing tough topics that deal with the root causes of gender and sexual violence\, stories of trauma and pain\, LGBTQ+ community\, racism & prejudice\, and community building\, and other historical change makers we suggest that you think very carefully on whether these topics align with your values.
URL:https://hopeworksofhc.org/event/between-the-lines-a-liberation-book-club-17/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Self-Care & Social Justice
ORGANIZER;CN="Erin Reid":MAILTO:ereid@hopeworksofhc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210424T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210424T120000
DTSTAMP:20210412T195546Z
CREATED:20201218T003236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210412T195546Z
UID:11244-1619258400-1619265600@hopeworksofhc.org
SUMMARY:Our Voice Advisory Council Quarterly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 24\, 2021 from 10 a.m. to Noon via Zoom \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. \nQuarterly Meetings will be held from 10 a.m. to Noon EST on the following dates: \n\nPOSTPONED – Saturday\, January 23\, 2021\nNEW DATE – Saturday\, February 20\, 2021\nSaturday\, April 24\, 2021\nSaturday\, July 24\, 2021\nSaturday\, October 23\, 2021\n\nQuestions? Contact Vanita Leatherwood\, Executive Director at vleatherwood@wearehopeworks.org \nClick Here to Register! \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. \nTo download event flier\, click here.
URL:https://hopeworksofhc.org/event/our-voice-advisory-council-quarterly-meeting-2/
CATEGORIES:Our Voice
ORGANIZER;CN="Vanita Leatherwood":MAILTO:vleatherwood@hopeworksofhc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210412T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210412T200000
DTSTAMP:20210412T190013Z
CREATED:20210412T190013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210412T190013Z
UID:11653-1618252200-1618257600@hopeworksofhc.org
SUMMARY:Between the Lines: A Liberation Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Meets every on the Second and Fourth Monday of each month \nfrom 6:30 – 8:00pm EST\nYou’re invited to HopeWorks first community book club: “Between the Lines: A Liberation Book Club” \n“Between the Lines” will host online book club meetings on the Second and Fourth Monday of each month via Zoom from 6:30- 8:00 pm. In addition to these meetings\, the book club will use the platform GoodReads to communicate and create community participation throughout the month. Book club moderators will be able to post discussion boards and keep the conversation going with the whole club’s participation. \nThis Month’s Book\n \nApril’s book isCare Work: Dreaming Disability Justiceby Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha. In this collection of essays\, Lambda Literary Award-winning writer and longtime activist and performance artist Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha explores the politics and realities of disability justice\, a movement that centers the lives and leadership of sick and disabled queer\, trans\, Black\, and brown people\, with knowledge and gifts for all. Care Workis a mapping of access as radical love\, a celebration of the work that sick and disabled queer/people of color are doing to find each other and to build power and community\, and a tool kit for everyone who wants to build radically resilient\, sustainable communities of liberation where no one is left behind. Powerful and passionate\, Care Workis a crucial and necessary call to arms. \nBook:Care Work: Dreaming Disability Justiceby Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha \nMeeting Dates:April 12th & 26th \nPlatform: Zoom (Link available once registered) \nHow to Join\nIf you are interested in becoming a member of “Between the Lines: A Liberation Book Club” please see the link below to fill out an interest form. Following\, you will receive information on how to register for the book club on GoodReads and you will also receive the link for the next book club meeting on Zoom. \nBook club members will be accepted on a rolling basis throughout the book club’s existence. Each month there will be a new opportunity to join the club by signing an interest form. If you have any questions about becoming a member of “Between the Lines: a Liberation Book Club” please feel free to email Erin Reid at ereid@wearehopeworks.org. \nClick Here to Sign Up!\n  \nAbout “Between the Lines: A Liberation Book Club”\nDue to the current COVID-19 crisis\, it’s more important than ever for us to decolonize from individualism and reconnect with ways of community care. A feminist book club is a perfect way to work on that liberation\, decolonization\, and engage your mind and soul in topics that matter to you. \nOur goal with this book club is to uncover the ways our current way of living helps to perpetuate a culture of violence that keeps certain people in a place of power and functions with a strict form of hierarchy. We cannot liberate ourselves without the liberation of the masses. In this book club\, we will focus on reading seminal works by women of color\, queer & trans folks\, and stories of a new world. We are hoping that this book club can both act as a source of support for the community during this time of crisis and also help provide a source of community action building focusing on sharing diverse stories. \nBecause we will be discussing tough topics that deal with the root causes of gender and sexual violence\, stories of trauma and pain\, LGBTQ+ community\, racism & prejudice\, and community building\, and other historical change makers we suggest that you think very carefully on whether these topics align with your values.
URL:https://hopeworksofhc.org/event/between-the-lines-a-liberation-book-club-16/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Self-Care & Social Justice
ORGANIZER;CN="Erin Reid":MAILTO:ereid@hopeworksofhc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210410T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210410T120000
DTSTAMP:20210813T211414Z
CREATED:20210412T185819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210813T211414Z
UID:11652-1618048800-1618056000@hopeworksofhc.org
SUMMARY:Preservation: The Survivor's Circle
DESCRIPTION:Preservation: The Survivor’s Circle presents…\nLet’s Make a Zine!\nSaturday\, April 10\, 2021 from 10 a.m. to Noon EST via Zoom\nJoin us as we make a self-care themed zine using one piece of paper and any art materials you have on hand. Don’t worry\, we will walk you through the process step by step! Here are some materials you will need: \n\na piece of paper\npen or pencil\nscissors\n\nHere are some extra materials you could use: crayons\, markers photos\, found objects\, glossy accent\, water colors\, glitter\, etc. \nThere will be conversation\, music\, poetry and affirmations to awaken your muse! \n  \nAbout Preservation Circle\nSurvivors who are out of crisis are invited to join us on the Second Saturday of each month for Preservation Circle events. \nThrough 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. \nQuestions?Contact Vanita Leatherwood\, Executive Director at vleatherwood@wearehopeworks.org. \nClick Here to Register!\n 
URL:https://hopeworksofhc.org/event/preservation-the-survivors-circle-6/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Our Voice
ORGANIZER;CN="Vanita Leatherwood":MAILTO:vleatherwood@hopeworksofhc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210402T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210412T193000
DTSTAMP:20210412T185627Z
CREATED:20210412T185627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210412T185627Z
UID:11651-1617382800-1618255800@hopeworksofhc.org
SUMMARY:Sisters Rising: Movie Screening & Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, April 2\, 2021 from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.\nApril is Sexual Assault Awareness month and HopeWorks’ Youth Leadership Project is honoring it by hosting a movie screening and discussion of “Sisters Rising” directed by Willow O’Feral and Brad Heck. Please join HopeWorks’ Youth Leaders to engage in conversation around sexual assault\, intersectionality\, and oppression. \nSisters Rising is an impactful documentary about six Native American women reclaiming personal and tribal sovereignty. This screening will be held virtually through the assistance of Women Make Movies and is open to the general public. \nClick Here to Register\n  \nMovie Synopsis\nSISTERS RISING is the story of six Native American women fighting to restore personal and tribal sovereignty in the face of ongoing sexual violence against Indigenous women in the United States. \nNative American women are 2.5 times more likely to experience sexual assault than all other American women. 1 in 3 Native women report having been raped during her lifetime and 86% of the offenses are committed by non-Native men. These perpetrators exploit gaps in tribal jurisdictional authority and target Native women as ‘safe victims’. The film follows six women who refuse to let this pattern of violence continue in the shadows: a tribal cop in the midst of the North Dakota oil boom\, an attorney fighting to overturn restrictions on tribal sovereignty\, a teacher of Indigenous women’s self-defense\, grassroots advocates working to influence legislative change\, and the author of the first anti-sex trafficking code to be introduced to a reservation’s tribal court. Their stories shine an unflinching light on righting injustice on both an individual and systemic level. \nSISTERS RISING is an urgent call to action\, a gorgeous portrait of powerful women acting in solidarity\, and a demand for tribal sovereignty and self-determination as the necessary step towards ending violence against Native women.
URL:https://hopeworksofhc.org/event/sisters-rising-movie-screening-discussion/
LOCATION:Online Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Victoria Rain":MAILTO:vrain@hopeworksofhc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210323T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210323T170000
DTSTAMP:20231002T203204Z
CREATED:20210412T185442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231002T203204Z
UID:11610-1616515200-1616518800@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/
CATEGORIES:Survivors' Health Project
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210322T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210322T200000
DTSTAMP:20210412T185055Z
CREATED:20210412T185055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210412T185055Z
UID:11609-1616437800-1616443200@hopeworksofhc.org
SUMMARY:Between the Lines: A Liberation Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Meets every on the Second and Fourth Monday of each month \nfrom 6:30 – 8:00pm EST\nYou’re invited to HopeWorks first community book club: “Between the Lines: A Liberation Book Club” \n“Between the Lines” will host online book club meetings on the Second and Fourth Monday of each month via Zoom from 6:30- 8:00 pm. In addition to these meetings\, the book club will use the platform GoodReads to communicate and create community participation throughout the month. Book club moderators will be able to post discussion boards and keep the conversation going with the whole club’s participation. \nThis Month’s Book\nHumans are a varied and divergent bunch with all manner of beliefs\, morals\, and bodies. Systems of oppression thrive off our inability to make peace with difference and injure the relationship we have with our own bodies. The Body Is Not an Apologyoffers radical self-love as the balm to heal the wounds inflicted by these violent systems. World-renowned activist and poet Sonya Renee Taylor invites us to reconnect with the radical origins of our minds and bodies and celebrate our collective\, enduring strength. As we awaken to our own indoctrinated body shame\, we feel inspired to awaken others and to interrupt the systems that perpetuate body shame and oppression against all bodies. When we act from this truth on a global scale\, we usher in the transformative opportunity of radical self-love\, which is the opportunity for a more just\, equitable\, and compassionate world–for us all. \n  \nBook:The Body Is Not an Apology: The Power of Radical Self-Loveby Sonia Renee Taylor \nMeeting Dates:March 8th & March 22nd \nPlatform: Zoom (Link available once registered) \nHow to Join\nIf you are interested in becoming a member of “Between the Lines: A Liberation Book Club” please see the link below to fill out an interest form. Following\, you will receive information on how to register for the book club on GoodReads and you will also receive the link for the next book club meeting on Zoom. \nBook club members will be accepted on a rolling basis throughout the book club’s existence. Each month there will be a new opportunity to join the club by signing an interest form. If you have any questions about becoming a member of “Between the Lines: a Liberation Book Club” please feel free to email Maya Carey at MCarey@wearehopeworks.org. \nClick Here to Sign Up!\n  \nAbout “Between the Lines: A Liberation Book Club”\nDue to the current COVID-19 crisis\, it’s more important than ever for us to decolonize from individualism and reconnect with ways of community care. A feminist book club is a perfect way to work on that liberation\, decolonization\, and engage your mind and soul in topics that matter to you. \nOur goal with this book club is to uncover the ways our current way of living helps to perpetuate a culture of violence that keeps certain people in a place of power and functions with a strict form of hierarchy. We cannot liberate ourselves without the liberation of the masses. In this book club\, we will focus on reading seminal works by women of color\, queer & trans folks\, and stories of a new world. We are hoping that this book club can both act as a source of support for the community during this time of crisis and also help provide a source of community action building focusing on sharing diverse stories. \nBecause we will be discussing tough topics that deal with the root causes of gender and sexual violence\, stories of trauma and pain\, LGBTQ+ community\, racism & prejudice\, and community building\, and other historical change makers we suggest that you think very carefully on whether these topics align with your values.
URL:https://hopeworksofhc.org/event/between-the-lines-a-liberation-book-club-15/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Self-Care & Social Justice
ORGANIZER;CN="MC Carey":MAILTO:mcarey@hopeworksofhc.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210320T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210320T150000
DTSTAMP:20210412T184724Z
CREATED:20210412T184724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210412T184724Z
UID:11607-1616245200-1616252400@hopeworksofhc.org
SUMMARY:Yoga Salutes Non-Violence
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, March 20\, 2021 from 1pm-3pm ​\nYoga Salutes Non-Violence (YSNV) is celebrating its 14th year supporting HopeWorks of Howard County. We recognize the need for changing the way the Yoga Center of Columbia hosts the event this year due to Covid19\, while continuing the tradition of supporting this important organization. \nYoga Salutes Non-Violence is a charity event to raise awareness and support for survivors of domestic and sexual violence. Students and practitioners gather together to participate in 108 Sun Salutations (or as many as they can). All funds raised directly support HopeWorks and survivors of sexual and domestic violence. \nThis year the event will be virtualAND there will be two different stylesto choose from: 108 Sun Salutations on the mator 54 Sun Salutations from the chair. \nClick Here to Register  |  Click Here to Donate\n  \nWant to practice your sun salutations? Check out these demo videos created by the Columbia Yoga Center! \nWatch:YSNV Standing Demo  |  Watch:YSNV Chair Demo \n  \nAbout Yoga Salutes Non-Violence\nEach year we honor the memory of Cheryl Catranbone\, a vibrant woman who lived a life of purpose and passion. From early on\, Cheryl knew there was more to life than what we see on the surface. With Cheryl’s practice of peace and love\, she served the greater community and created Yoga Salutes Non-Violence. Her mission was to raise awareness and support for the survivors of domestic and sexual violence through the practice of yoga. Yoga at its core encourages nonviolence\, compassionate action\, and service to those in need. It is in her loving memory that we continue her work. \nThank you for your support and for paving a brighter\, stronger\, future and community for all. You have what it takes to help! \nClick here to download event flier.
URL:https://hopeworksofhc.org/event/yoga-salutes-non-violence-3/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210316T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210316T170000
DTSTAMP:20210813T211531Z
CREATED:20210412T184453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210813T211531Z
UID:11606-1615910400-1615914000@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. New 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!\n  \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. \n  \nClick here to download event flier.
URL:https://hopeworksofhc.org/event/yoga-for-survivors-virtual-sessions-12/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Our Voice
ORGANIZER;CN="Allison Adams":MAILTO:aadams@hopeworksofhc.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210313T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210313T120000
DTSTAMP:20210813T211336Z
CREATED:20210412T184210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210813T211336Z
UID:11604-1615629600-1615636800@hopeworksofhc.org
SUMMARY:Preservation: The Survivor's Circle
DESCRIPTION:Preservation: The Survivor’s Circle presents…\nPoem as Portal\nSaturday\, March 13\, 2021 from 10 a.m. to Noon EST via Zoom\n  \nYou are warmly invited to a delightful and rich exploration of all the ways the resurgent energy of Spring supports clarifying our issues\, creating comfort deep within\, rising into the clear air\, and stepping into our most truthful\, strongest and wisest selves. You just may discover you are more beautiful and more powerful than you ever imagined. Have a journal or art supplies nearby. Judith Goedeke partners us in this Poem as Portal event. \n\nAbout Preservation Circle\nSurvivors who are out of crisis are invited to join us on the Second Saturday of each month for Preservation Circle events. \nThrough 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. \nQuestions?Contact Vanita Leatherwood\, Executive Director at vleatherwood@wearehopeworks.org. \nClick Here to Register!\n 
URL:https://hopeworksofhc.org/event/preservation-the-survivors-circle-5/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Our Voice
ORGANIZER;CN="Vanita Leatherwood":MAILTO:vleatherwood@hopeworksofhc.org
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UID:11277-1615629600-1615636800@hopeworksofhc.org
SUMMARY:Preservation: The Survivor's Circle
DESCRIPTION:Preservation: The Survivor’s Circle presents… \nPoem as Portal\nSaturday\, March 13\, 2021 from 10 a.m. to Noon EST via Zoom \nSurvivors who are out of crisis are invited to join us on the Second Saturday of each month for Preservation Circle events. \nThrough 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. \nQuestions? Contact Vanita Leatherwood\, Executive Director at vleatherwood@wearehopeworks.org. \nClick Here to Register! \n 
URL:https://hopeworksofhc.org/event/preservation-the-survivors-circle-mar21/
CATEGORIES:Our Voice
ORGANIZER;CN="Vanita Leatherwood":MAILTO:vleatherwood@hopeworksofhc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210309T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210309T170000
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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. New 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!\n  \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. \n  \nClick here to download event flier.
URL:https://hopeworksofhc.org/event/yoga-for-survivors-virtual-sessions-11/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Our Voice
ORGANIZER;CN="Allison Adams":MAILTO:aadams@hopeworksofhc.org
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