I just came up for air and realized that TDP has been MIA for several weeks. A combination of work and extra-curricular social justice activities are to blame.
NSC is gearing up for several events over the next 6 months:
World Refugee Day
June 20
Networking for a Cause (benefiting NSC)
July 9
2009 Global Tastes (annual fundraiser)
September 30
Stay tunes for more on these events!
Of course there are tons of other projects in between those dates. I feel extremely blessed to be in such an extraordinary position. I still pinch myself sometimes. I recently interviewed a refugee who has been in Philadelphia for a little more than 3 months. He is absolutely amazing – his spirit and determination is mindbogglingly. I cannot wait to share his story with everyone.
Swirl Events:
Swirl is coordinating Loving Day events with all of its chapters. This will be the first (of many) events where all chapters are coordinating around the same theme. Lots of exciting things going on with Swirl these days. I lost a co-organizer, but I am still excited about the momentum that we established here in Philadelphia. We have several individuals who are interested in a more active role in chapter activities.
It is definitely past my bedtime, so I am off. I am definitely back and will be posting more often in the days and weeks to come.