Dear DeafHope Family, Tonight DeafHope is celebrating its 7th year anniversary as a nonprofit agency serving Deaf survivors of domestic and sexual violence by "unlocking the treasures of our hearts" There is still much work to do. During 2009, three Deaf women and two of their boys were murdered by the men who were supposed to love and cherish them. One of the three murdered women was only 21 years old. Also in Sacramento, a Deaf woman came forward with share her experience how she was brutally stabbed by her partner and her unborn child died. Last month, a Deaf woman was murdered in the hands of her boyfriend in Texas. Just this past week a Deaf woman who endured severe domestic violence passed away near Portland, Oregon. A group of Deaf women from Portland contacted DeafHope asking for help on how to establish a domestic and sexual violence agency for Deaf survivors. We are overwhelmed with the sad news. DeafHope Board of Directors and staff cannot make the changes alone to support Deaf survivors of domestic violence as well as to eradicate violence. We need you, more now than ever, to open up your heart to create a world free of violence in your own unique way. It can be volunteer work, in-kind services, collaboration work or donations of any kind. It is YOU as part of our DeafHope community who carries the key to unlock the door towards new generation free of domestic and sexual violence. Your presence here tonight is a beautiful way of opening your hearts and I have deep gratitude for your support. I am thrilled to share with you all about one beautiful example of how a group of people came together to create changes to eradicate violence, one step at a time. On January 29th, under the glowing full moon, seven Deaf women of California spent time together at Nora Scully's home in honor of Deaf survivors and victims of domestic violence. With Nora's help, they created individual body arts with to express the treasures of their hearts honoring the Deaf victims and survivors. The final products of their art were painted by San Francisco's amazing community of Deaf artists. The seven women are Roz Rosen, Sheri Farinha, Terrylene Sachhetti, Sharon Dror, Deanne Bray, Karen Wilson, and myself. It was such an amazing, magical day because we could let our hair down and open our hearts to express the treasures for you all to cherish. These artistic treasures will be auctioned off tonight with the proceeds going to DeafHope's capital campaign. Those of you who win these treasures are fortunate to own such a very rare essence of Deaf Womanhood. There were many women who helped make this event a success, such as Megg Rose with her facials, Cat Cassidy with her photography, Jane Whitney with her nurturing, Yumi Moriyama with her support, Becca Danton with her help, Ann Smith with her hospitality , Trina Licht with her catering, and Nora Scully with her artistic passion. Thank you all for being such an outstanding example of a community coming together to create positive, inspiring changes! Cat Cassidy summed this day beautifully "I walked into the day with heaviness on my heart with worries that blinded me to beautiful things and being with each of these beautiful women for such an intense day dissolved all of that into a smile that lasted for days.�
Tonight is your opportunity to seize the moment to unlock the treasures of your heart. Here you will discover that being connected with your mind, body and spirit is the key to discovering the amazing gifts you have to offer to make this world a better place. I am closing this letter with Treasured quotes from the Deaf women leaders about this amazing "Unlock the Treasures of Your Heart" art project: Sharon Dror, Founder of Jewish Deaf Community Center "It was an amazing feeling being in presence with seven female Deaf leaders in one room who are full of passion and energy!” Deanne Bray-Kotsur, actress from Heroes and FB Eyes "I put my shield down and shared my light with those surrounding me. What treat to feel connected with each and every one during a cherished time.” Roz Rosen, Director of National Center on Deafness, CSUN "We came together to give back to the community. By doing so, we gained so much more. " Sheri Farinha, CEO of NorCal Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing "It was an exciting and special experience to witness a team of beautiful and intelligent Deaf sisters who came together to create thru Art, an everlasting bond, a circle of support, for DeafHope, Survivors, you and I, one and ALL.” Terrylene Sachhetti, Actress and Deaf Education Advocate "The whole day was like a prayer for me with everyone gathering to bless and nurture our victims by gathering for the cause. Prayerful day of Love, Support, Divine creativity, Laughers and celebration for the freedom from violence.” Karen Wilson , President of National Asian Deaf Congress “Julie told me I would return home a different woman. She was right: Spending the day with DeafHope was a phenomenal gift and blessing for me and all of us-being united in heart, soul and mind for a cause such as “Unlock the Treasures of Your Hearts” has created a light of energy that will leave a legacy in Deaf America.” Nora Scully, Artist and Interpreter "Light, love and energy generated by our visions will continue to inspire and grow. I am honored to be surrounded by women gathering a creative spirit through art to support all women in bringing life and purpose to the world by ending domestic violence. With abundance of love from my heart, Julie Rems-Smario, DeafHope Executive Director
This past year has been such an exciting time for DeafHope with plenty of ups and downs. With the recession here, we found the strength inside each of us and our community to thrive in many ways as an organization. It's amazing how the more we reached out; the more opportunities came to us. Because of this, you will see how we've come to embrace the possibilities of social media. How were we able to do this, you may wonder? We had to find the courage to do this and brave the confusing and yet exciting dynamics of social media. Change is uncomfortable but it must be done to get out of what may not be working for us. In order to do this, finding the courage is a necessity to make changes in life. How can we model this to our survivors and thrivers if we do not make changes ourselves? With all these challenges and opportunities, it is not so hard to believe we are here tonight for DeafHope's 7th annual Glimmer of Hope dinner in a beautiful and colorful place like Berkeley. Tonight's theme is "Unlock the Treasures of Your Heart". What's with us and themes, you may ask? Each year, we do spend a lot of time coming up with a theme to unify our resources and actions into one powerful thought to bring about more positive changes to DeafHope. When one works in the field of domestic violence, we must remember to lock onto what will hold us together and get us through it. Everyone begins with a dream or two and buries it deep within their hearts. For some women, it may be security where they can sleep through the night in comfort. It may be the freedom to choose with what to do with their money. Or it may be to be loved for who they are. When one recognizes what the treasure is, it will then lead to drawing from deep inside the courage to make changes for better in each life. Tonight, I challenge you to think of what your treasure is. How do you do this, you may ask? The answer lies in your heart, you only have to look there and take that first step. DeafHopefully Yours, Kate Kovacs Board Chair
Kate Kovacs, Chair Amber Hodson, Vice Chair Ken Arcia, Treasurer Trina Licht, Secretary Julie Rems-Smario, Executive Director Judy Alexander, Member at Large Susan Gonzalez, Member at Large Joni Teague, Member at Large
Brian Berlinski, Art Therapist/Advocate Brigette Kozlowski, Advocate Jane Whitney, Advocate Yumi Moriyama, Intern Jessica Hurd, Intern
DeafHope mission is to end domestic violence and sexual violence against Deaf women and children through empowerment, education and services. DeafHope provides a range of services for Deaf survivors of domestic violence and sexual violence, including a hotline, advocacy, children’s program, support groups, art therapy, outreach, and education. For more information, visit our website at www.deaf-hope.org.
Dear DeafHope, On behalf of the National Asian Deaf Congress, Executive Board, congratulations on achieving a very significant milestone, the 7th Anniversary Gala “Glimmer of Hope-Unlock the Treasures of your Heart.” As you gather as a community for this event, it gives us great pleasure to recognize DeafHope as a Valuable member of our Asian Deaf community. We deeply appreciate the contributions you have made in helping our people who suffer from domestic violence and thrive in recovery. In general, Asian Deaf women taking the steps to freedom and self-sufficency require an enormous amount of courage. Their success relies on ongoing support from DeafHope and awareness from the Asian Deaf community. With this in mind, we are committed to: 1) maintain an open mind to referring our people to DeafHope and other similar domestic violence programs and shelters, 2) provide compassion and unconditional support to the victim, 3) respect the victim’s dignity as she seeks justice, 4) hold perpetrators accountable and educate ourselves as community to build support for the victims. We do this so that Asian Deaf women are not forced to give up their family and community ties in order to be safe. In gratitude of DeafHope, we extend our hopes that the next few years of your efforts will bear fruits of joy and strength to all who come in contact with you. Warmest Regards, Karen Wilson President, National Asian Deaf Congress
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"Even though I was not titled as one of the seven beautiful powerful strong women, but I am very humbled to have the opportunity to get to know them intimately by the entire experience and to be able to help make real magic happen by contributing our talents to make a difference for Deaf Hope's survivors. Its a rare gift for a woman to be comfortable in their own skin and go bare for photographs or statued with an open heart. I promised you, they gave their ALL with such passionate, joy and step outside their comfort zone to do whatever it took to help Deaf Hope's mission. I will forever lock this memory in my heart and look forward to be the next seven women! "
"Our truest life is when we are in dreams awake"
Molly Bowen, Stage interpreter Kendra Keller, Stage interpreter Mary Grace Basco, Social Interpreter Electra Flink, Social Interpreter Julie Navarro, Social Interpreter Laurie Rivard, Social Interpreter Beth Walters, Social Interpreter
Treasure of my heart is positive spirit!
"Its never to late to be what you might have been.�--- George Eliot
My unlock treasure of heart are warmth and harmony
My treasure at Heart is "Laughter"
I believe that giving is a gift of transcendence toward a path to freedom.
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It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye. --- Antoine de Saint Exupery, Author
"To give happiness to others is a great act of charity".
My heart's treasure is "truth�
“And so, my fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country.” ---John F. Kennedy
"The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen nor touched. They must be felt with the heart."Â
“My ‘Treasure of the Heart' -- Serenity!”
My treasure of my heart are my pride and joy that drives me to happiness and my appreciation of my traveling experiences that helps me keep peace of mind & openness.
"You get the best out of others when you give the best of yourself." - Harvey S. Firestone
"To give without any reward, or any notice, has a special quality of its own" --- Anne Morrow Lindergh
"It's not how much we give but how much love we put into giving." --- Mother Teresa
The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams-Â eleanor roosevelt
“Kindness in words creates confidence. Kindness in thinking creates profoundness. Kindness in giving creates love.� --Lao Tzu
 "We make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give.� --- Sir Winston Churchill
"Giving frees us from the familiar territory of our own needs by opening our mind to the unexplained worlds occupied by the needs of others."
You are all geniuses, and you are all beautiful. You don't need anyone to tell you who you are.
It is confidence in our bodies, minds and spirits that allows us to keep looking for new adventures, new directions to grow in, and new lessons to learn – which is what life is all about. ---- Oprah Winfrey
"quod me nutrit, me destruit� (English: what nourishes me also destroys me.)
"Teach us to give and not to count the cost." Â --- Ignatius Loyola
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Treasure of her heart: Balance
“Violence is unnecessary and costly. Peace is the only way.� --- Julius K Nyerere
“We can only be alive in those moments when our hearts are conscious of our treasures.� --- Thorton Wilder:
“Kissfist” --- Rosa Lee Timm
"We are walking to wipe out domestic violence” --- Sharon Moore “For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also”
“The wise man does not lay up his treasures. The more he gives to others, the more he has for his own.� --- Lao Tzu
"Love is treasure of my heart.�
Treasure of Heart is to share Friends for Life quotes & to remind each and every person that they’re not alone.
Treasure of my heart: Devotion.
Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending.
“It takes a minute to have a crush on someone, an hour to like someone and a day to love someone - but it takes a lifetime to forget someone.� - Anonymous
"You give but little when you give of your possessions. It is when you give of yourself that you truly give." - Kahlil Gibran
"no act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted" --- aesop
Be sure to be on the lookout for the treasures at Glimmer of Hope‌ Silent Raffle Centerpieces Silent Auction Live Auction
The Silent Raffle will take place only from 5pm to 6:30pm. Purchase raffle tickets, at 5 dollars each, put your paddle bid number on the back of the ticket and place them inside the box next to the item you hope to win. The more tickets you put in the box, the higher your chance of winning that item. At 6:30pm our Raffle Committee will randomly choose the winning numbers for each item. Check at the end of the evening for the items you raffled and see if you have the winning number. The Glimmer of Hope Committee are available if you need assistance. This approach makes paying for items easier and allows you to deduct the FULL amount you paid for your raffle tickets for tax purposes. Thank you for supporting Deaf Survivors!
For two days in January, the DeafHope staff, board and community came together for a mosaic workshop in a warm collaboration with DCARA (Deaf Counseling Advocacy and Referral Agency) to “unlock the treasures” of their heart via mosaic art. Volunteers came as far as Sacramento for this unique opportunity. Rossana Reis, of DCARA, taught approximately 30 attendees how to cut and shape glass and ceramic tessarae, choose color and pattern and transform our heart shaped mosaic art into a beautiful finish with grout. We came together as artists and created amazing mosaic masterpieces. You now see those pieces on each table for each have become centerpieces. Forty mosaic masterpieces were created. Twenty of them, mostly heart shaped, you see here at DeafHope's 2010 Glimmer of Hope. The other twenty mosaic artworks will be auctioned via DCARA to support their programs and services. The VIPs waiter will carry the silent auction sheet where you can place your bids for the centerpieces. Check out the hearts and be prepared to find the VIP waiter with the centerpiece auction sheet you want to bid on!
Anna Mindess
Julie Rems-Smario
Jamie Crowley
Julie Rems-Smario
Jeri Kellar
Kathryn Virello
Joni Teague
Ken Arcia
Marsha Helmuth
Natalie Williams
Maureen Thompson
Sharon Dror
Nancy Baldwin
Nancy Bennett
Patty O’Sullivan
Patty O’Sullivan
Taylor Virello
Susan Gonzalez
Ursula Bierschneider
Maureen Thompson
Raise your number during the live auction to bid on an item. The auctioneer will acknowledge your winning bid. At the end of the evening, please come to the Registration/Payment table to pay and pick up your items. Payments may be by cash, check, or credit card. Checks should be made out to DeafHope. Please remember that all sales are final and that your winning bid is a legal contract to purchase the item. We depend on your contributions to make important services available to Deaf survivors and we thank you. The values set for auction items are estimates only. Please check with your tax consultant for advice on tax deductions you may receive.
Take a peek at the items that you may want to bid!
The first category of Live Auction Items!
Description: Dinner for 2 at Daffodil Restaurant in San Francisco. And two wines from Vicki Johns and Felix Macias’s Deaf Abalone Winery. Market Value: $150+
Description: Donated by Taya Levine. One day wine experience for two including- all ASL tour, luxury transportation, lunch, all tasting fees, AND one night’s lodging at Calderwood Inn in Healdsburg. Market Value: $600
Description: Gift Certificate and and bottles of S Factor conditioner and shampoo Market Value: $180
Description: Stan and Marie Smith brought this on their trip to the Dominican Republic! Market Value:
Description: Two nights at the Hyatt hotel in Palm Springs Market Value:
Allan Farwell General Manager Hyatt Grand Champions Resort, Villas and Spa 44-600 Indian Wells Lane Indian Wells, CA 92210 Telephone: Fax:
760.674.4074 760.674.4382
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February 18, 2010
LETTER OF CERTIFICATE Presented to: The Bearer c/o DEAF Hope CONGRATULATIONS! This Letter of Certificate entitles The Recipient to a Complimentary Two Night Stay in a Standard Guest Room (room and tax only) and may only be redeemed at Hyatt Grand Champions Resort, Villas and Spa. Please contact Sandy Beno in the Executive Offices during regular business hours at 760.674.4074 when making your reservation. We suggest that you make your arrangements as much in advance as possible as this Letter of Certificate is based upon space availability. We also ask that you present this original Letter of Certificate at the Front Desk upon your arrival. Additionally, this Letter of Certificate is not transferable, not refundable, not extendable, and not redeemable for cash or replaceable if lost or stolen. This Letter of Certificate is not valid on Holidays or Holiday Weekends and excludes the months of February and March. We look forward to being of service to you and your guest. Regards,
Letter of Certificate #6563 Expiration Date: February 1, 2011
Description: Join Mike and Joni Teague for exclusive get together in a private suite to watch baseball game! Market Value: $150
Second Category of Live Auctions: Created and Made by the hearts of the Deaf Artists and Allies of Deaf Community!
Description: ASL Book Holder made with europly material Market Value: $300
Description: The Butterfly wooden jewelry box (12 ½ x 9 ¼ x 3 ½) made with curly maple, with Western Quilted maple with ebony and butterfly with walnut and samusamu inlay. Market Value: $175
Description: coffee table made with Mahogany base, frame with Sapele Pommelle and curly Syamore (England) inlay and dyed blue at bottom Market Value: $1700
Description: Pottery Vase by Hildy Licht Market Value: $325
Description: Pottery Vase by Hildy Licht Market Value: $325
Description: Pottery Vase by Hildy Licht Market Value: $200
Description: A Basket full of ASL items including Dr. Lynn Jacobwitz’s ASL Rose (DVD, Book, T-Shirt, Days of the week), Mosiac butterfly, I love you post office stamp pin, 365 sunrises at puakea, Lizard gourd by Tony Landon McGregor, Hope bracelet by Kathryn Virello, Have You Ever Seen... Asl handshape DVD/book, See What I Mean DVD from Tree House video READING BETWEEN THE SIGNS book, autographed by all 4 authors, and 3 inch porcelain figurine of Emmet Kelly Clown showing the I love you sign. Market Value:
Description: Clint Sallings and Nathan Blanco painted oil pastel on metallic acrylic size 16x20 Market Value: $150
Description: Four Framed pictures of San Francisco views taken by Ron Hirano Market Value: $200
Description: Sarah Hawkins of RoadRage photography is donating two photographs of our friend Vanessa Roberts who is a survivor, her baby didn't survive. Market Value:
Description: “Deaf in Judaism” A fireplace stand with lights Market Value: $500
Description: Thriving ASL Market Value: $350
Description: Nurturing Our ASL Market Value: $275
Market Value: Priceless
Hope Will Find you:Â A lariat made of mixed glassed beads, precious stones, pearls and shells in the hues of purple, blues, grays and pink with an amethyst heart set at the end. Viking Heart: A handmade fused red glass heart with copper accents completed with a handmade Viking knit chain out of copper. Belong to Yourself: White pearls knotted in silk with a heart pendant with a poem inside.
Description: 5 x 10 Bathroom remodel by Dmity Putilov includes installation of sink, toilet, and tiles Market Value: $1,300
Description: 10 x 10 Kitchen remodel by Dmity Putilov includes installation of tiles Market Value: $1,500
Description: A Beauty Is An Expression Of Spiritual Hearts. To Get Fully Healed By Your Support And Love. Terri Whitworth painted this artwork representing a lady name " Julie Rem" She is the one who saved survive women's heart and more freedom and SPIRIT! ” Market Value: Priceless
A STITCH IN TIME...SAVES NINE Without question, this has been an extraordinary year for DeafHope's Quilting Bee. Dedicated to fine craftsmanship and to having fun, Deaf ladies as well as hearing ASL students from the community convened every two weeks at DeafHope to stitch together 5 amazing quilts of varying sizes, shapes, and colors. Walk into the room, and you'll notice the ladies doing a dozen different things: working the sewing machines, cutting fabric by hand, measuring fabric, picking out colors, setting up potluck lunch at the bar, and discussing ideas with each other. With this year's theme of "Unlock the Treasures of the Heart," our quilters created gorgeous quilts that interpreted the theme in different ways. And talk about treasures of the heart - each quilter had her own unique set of gifts to contribute to the team's strengths, which produced better quality than if the quilts had been made by individuals. Despite the challenge of not having a budget for fabrics, folks donated materials that they bought from the store or had in their homes, and the team made great use of fabrics that were saved from last year. A stitch in time truly saves nine, when we consider that the proceeds from the sale of quilts through the auction go toward DeafHope's life-saving services for abused Deaf women and children. Listed are the names of the quilters who contributed this year: Leeann Akau, Diana Batman, Brian Berlinski, Lu Bonheyo, Grace Campion, Nancy Cayton, Lois Gatehouse, Melinda Gay, Teresa Green, Leda Harrison, Brigette Kozlowski, Margaret Mann, Lydia Meraz, Yumi Moriyama, Carmen Olson, Julie Rems-Smario, Wendy Salem, Bernice Singleton, and Jane Whitney. Heartfelt thanks go to Patty Muzaffar from Bay Area Women Against Rape (BAWAR) for donating six hours of professional longarm stitching, and extra-special thanks go to our dearest Shama Khalethia who did a beautiful job coordinating the Quilting Bee!
Description: Made by DeafHope Quilt Bee Group Market Value: Priceless
Description: Made by DeafHope Quilt Bee Group Market Value: Priceless
Description: Made by Maureen Thompson, Amy Prewitt, Milly Khatami, and Shelley Carroll Market Value: Priceless
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Third Category of Live Auction is a special project especially made just for this Glimmer of Hope 2010!
"I put my shield down and shared my light with those surrounding me. What treat to feel connected with each and every one during a cherished time." Deanne Bray is an award-winning actress, innovative educator and inspiring role model. Born Deaf into a hearing family, she developed two languages through extensive training – Spoken English and American Sign Language (separately). She was trained to be hard of hearing. With her mother’s loving support, Deanne became a positive person who believes she can do and be anything she puts her heart into. Deanne’s extensive stage credits include the critically acclaimed World Premiere musical Sleeping Beauty Wakes (Kirk Douglas Theatre – Featured Performance nomination, LA Drama Critics Circle), Big River (Deaf West – Best Supporting Actress Award, Valley Theatre League), Road to Revolution (Deaf West – Best Actress Nomination, Robby Awards) and The House of Bernarda Alba (Best Ensemble Award, LA Weekly). She received Theatre LA/Ovation Award Nominations for Best Adaptation/Translation, translating the English of Oliver! into American Sign Language. On television, Deanne starred for three seasons in the precedent-setting series “Sue Thomas: F.B.Eye,” and has guest starred in numerous series including Heroes, CSI, Curb Your Enthusiasm and many more. As an educator, Deanne has taught Science and Math to Deaf and hard of hearing students, receiving the East Los Angeles Teacher’s Award. She created “The Little Bookworm Club,” a literacy program for deaf and hard of hearing children. She co-hosted and produced a 3 DVD set, “You’re Pregnant: What to Expect” with voice-over, subtitles and ASL. She is completing her Masters in Education. Deanne was a Drama teacher and American Literature as a long-term sub at California School for the Deaf, Riverside. Deanne is married to award-winning Deaf actor Troy Kotsur and is the proud mother of their beautiful daughter, Kyra.
Description: Face, Body, and Arm sculpture of Deanne Bray, Heros Actress, and painted by a community of Deaf Artists and sculpture work by Nora Scully. Market Value: Priceless
Sharon got involved in ice figure skating in Santa Monica when her mom's first cousin from NY wanted to take her ice skating but she said to take her daughter, Sharon instead. There, she fell in love with the sport and decided to pursue a serious career at the age of 10 years old in 1971 and retired her skates in 1985 after competing for 14 years. She was the only amateur Deaf ice skater on the Pacific Coast side. The 1975 Winter World Games for the Deaf in Lake Placid. N.Y. included the first figure skating exhibition with 5 USA Deaf ice skaters including Sharon Ann Dror. She can be seen driving around with her SK8TER personalized license plate that she has had since she turned 16 years old... "Leap of Faith” She picked her 'feet' as her body art cast project because it reveals her childhood identity being free to fly, jumping and swirling on the ice. Founder of Jewish Deaf Community Center (JDCC) in 1992. She grew up in a traditional Jewish household in Santa Monica, California and graduated from Woodbury University with an accounting degree. She served on the National Congress of Jewish Deaf’s board for 8 years, and was involved with several other Jewish Deaf organizations including Temple Beth Solomon of the Deaf (Arleta, CA), Washington Society of Jewish Deaf, and Chabad House Hearing Impaired Program in Los Angeles,CA. JDCC promotes individual growth, social awareness, productivity and equality, by empowering deaf and hard of hearing persons to be full participants in the Jewish community at large. www.jdcc.org Sharon resides in Burbank, CA with her husband, Kenneth Rothschild and her three children, Joshua, Michael and Rachel.
Description: Feet sculpture of Sharon Ann Dror, Deaf Olympics Ice Skater of 1976, and painted by a community of Deaf Artists and sculpture work by Nora Scully. Market Value: Priceless
"The more people in our community who step up to the plate to say “STOP” domestic and sexual violence, the more prevalent our respect for one another shall be.” Sheri A. Farinha, CEO of NorCal Services for Deaf & Hard of Hearing for over 16 years, Sheri has spent the past 26 years as a strong activist nationwide in the area of education, telecommunication, rehabilitation, and human services for deaf and hard of hearing individuals. Thanks to OVW, NorCal & DeafHope partner to serve Deaf Survivors of Sexual Violence in northern CA. Sheri enjoys quality time with her children Ryan &Alexandra, family and close friends.
Description: Body sculpture of Sheri Farinha, Chief Executive Officer of NorCal Services for Deaf and Hard of Hearing, and painted by a community of Deaf Artists and sculpture work by Nora Scully. Market Value: Priceless
As the founding executive director of DeafHope, Julie passionately advocates with Deaf survivors of domestic and sexual violence. Deaf since birth, Julie started her career in 1990 with Five Acres Deaf Program, working with at risk families on child abuse prevention. After graduating from California State University, Northridge with MA in Deaf Education, Julie worked at the California School for the Deaf in Fremont. After receiving her MS degree in Counseling, she was hired as a counselor at Ohlone College Deaf Center in Fremont. In 1998, Julie joined the first national training held by Abused Deaf Women Advocacy Services which inspired her to change her career . Her work at DeafHope has been recognized with several awards such as CNN Heroes and E-Women Network International Humanitarian Award. She resides in Pleasanton, California, with her Deaf spouse and three children.
Description: Body sculpture of Julie Rems-Smario, Executive Director of DeafHope, and painted by a community of Deaf Artists and sculpture work by Nora Scully. Market Value: Priceless
“Dare to care; care to dare.� Dr. Roz Rosen, is the Director of the National Center on Deafness at the California State University, Northridge (CSUN). Prior to CSUN, she was a professor and senior administrator at Gallaudet University. She also served as a president of the National Association of the Deaf, board member of the World Federation of the Deaf, and CEO of the Council on Education of the Deaf. Dr. Rosen is known for her publications and training in organizational management, leadership, education, human rights and women's issues. Dr. Rosen also proudly wears the multiple hats of wife, mother and grandmother. www.csun.edu/ncod
Description: Body and hand sculpture of Roz Rosen, CSUN Head of NCOD, and painted by a community of Deaf Artists and sculpture work by Nora Scully. Market Value: Priceless
“What a honor sharing this special day with all of these women, especially working with two artists, Nora Scully, and Rebecca Freund. This experience is now a gift embedded in my life's journey, releasing from what we have been through and celebrating who we are today. ” Constantly stifling the truth in fear of being removed from her deaf family and put into the world where “no one signs,” a vivid imagination became the key to preserving Terrylene’s sanity behind locked bathroom doors, where she played out her imagination in the mirror. Over time, her private retreat to safety and sanity would transform into her life’s passion, as her creative expression became disciplined and ultimately flowered into her professional career. Terrylene is a nationally renowned stage, film and television actress and one of the Deaf community’s most popular stars. She has received numerous honors for her acting, creative writing and advocacy work, and was met with overwhelming applause for her critically acclaimed, autobiographical onewoman stage play, “In The Now,” which toured nationally and adapted into a feature film, entitled “The Upper Room.” To view teaser, www.terrylene.com
Description: Face and Body sculpture of Terrylene Sachhetti, Actress, and painted by a community of Deaf Artists and sculpture work by Nora Scully. Market Value: Priceless
Karen Wilson received her Bachelor of Arts in Communications from University of California, San Diego, a Masters of Science in Rehabilitation Counseling for the Deaf at San Diego State University and a Certificate of Completion from the University of San Diego's Paralegal Training Program. Karen is the Assistant Director for the San Diego Deaf Mental Health Services; which has just been renamed National Center for Deaf Advocacy. Karen's past work experience consist of Administration, Case Management and Grantwriting in Mental Health and Family Violence services, Counseling (Outpatient and Residential) for Drug and Alcohol Recovery Programs for the Deaf, Job Placement, Client Advocacy, Support Services to deaf and hard of hearing college students, and as a business owner providing Grantwriting and Paralegal services in cases involving Disability Law, Immigration Law, Family Law and Nonprofit Law. Since 1993, Karen has been actively involved with the Deaf community as a Leader of various organizations and agencies, including Co-Founder and President of the San Diego Chapter of Deaf Women United, CoOwner and President of Deafusion, and is currently serving her second term as the President of National Asian Deaf Congress (NADC). Her special interests include the Asian Deaf Community, Leadership Training, Mental Health, Domestic Violence, Diversity and Racism. “I will always treasure the day I spent with DeafHope, Ann, Cat, Megg, Nora, Trina for their wonderful hospitality and these awesome ladies: Deanne, Julie, Sharon, Sheri, Roz and Terrylene who are amazing and an inspiration to me. Partaking in this fundraiser is a gift and a blessing for me and all of us; being united in soul, mind and heart for a cause such as “Unlocking the Treasures of Your Hearts” is something I wish everyone could experience.”
Description: Hair and hands sculpture of Karen Wilson, President of Asian Deaf International Congress, and painted by a community of Deaf Artists and sculpture work by Nora Scully. Market Value: Priceless
Leeann Akau
Rebecca Freund
Michelle McAuliffe
Joni and Mike Teague
Judy Alexander
Lois Gatehouse
Lydia Meraz
Maureen Thompson
Mary Alexander
Melinda Gay
Robin Mills
Ron Trumble
Anderson AV Rentals
Susan Gonzalez
Anna Mindess
Jane Whitney
Deaf Counseling, Advocacy & Referral Agency
Teresa Green
Yumi Moriyama
Terri Whitworth
Hacienda Crossings Regal Movie Theater, Dubin
Kayelle Morgan
Natalie Williams
Patty Muzaffar
Wanda Witczak
Dr. David and Mary Basco Diana Batman Suzann Bedrosian Mela T. Bennett Brian Berlinski Nathan Blaco Lu Bonheyo Uzi Buzgalo Grace Campion Sharon Carroll Shelley Carroll Nancy Cayton Costco, San Leandro DeafHope Quilting Bee Sharon A Dror Jeanne Ewald
Leda Harrison Tom Holcombs Dr. Lynn Jacobwitz Vicki Johns Shama Khalethia Milly Khatmai Brigette Kozlowski KV Designs Victor Lema Taya Levine Hildy Licht Larry Littleton Felix Macias Pamela Macias Margaret Mann
Carmen Olson Pasta Restaurant, Pleasanton Amy Prewitt Dimitry Putinlov Julie Rems-Smario Kenneth Rothschild Wenday Salem Clint Sallings San Jose Earthquake Nora Scully Bernice Singleton Stan and Marie Smith Studio Twist, Pleasanton Tea Treasures, Pleasanton
Judy Alexander
Kate Kovacs
Clint Sallings
Ken Arcia
Brigette Kozlowski
David Smario
Brian Berlinski
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