[Community-Service] Meet a Community Achiever: Denice Brown - Blind Equality Achievement Month Day 21

[Stacie Leap]

Welcome to Blind Equality Achievement Month!

She’s a Community Achiever, a household name, and a devout Federationist!
Our 21st day belongs to Denice Brown from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania!



My name is Denice and I was born, and raised, and still live in the City of
Brotherly Love and Sisterly Affection. Some of my interests and hobbies
include Going to Broadway shows and other theatrical events, going to live
music events especially Jazz, R & B, and gospel. I also love to dance, and
have a good time with my family and friends. I am passionate about teaching
others how to use their iOS devices and love to network with my NFB family
from all around the country.

I’m very active within the National Federation of the Blind and serve in
many different capacities, such as being the President of the Greater
Philadelphia Chapter, a member of the Board of Directors of NFB PA, a
member of the 2021 NFB Scholarship Committee, a member of the 2021 NFB
Membership Committee, a member of Black Leaders Serving for Advancement,
and a member of the NFB Greek and Masonic Group. In the last year, I have
volunteered my time, on a daily basis, to assist any blind individuals with
learning to use their iPhones and iPads. I am also teaching two classes
monthly to assist blind individuals with technology, blindness skills, the
NFB philosophy, and everyday social activities. On Thursday nights, I am
one of the team members for the virtual Happy Hour Crew within the Ohio
affiliate. I serve as their  musicologist and a part time DJ. In regards to
my chapter (The Greater Philadelphia Chapter), I have taken part in various
activities and have donated to projects like the You Cane Give project,
which makes sure that blind people from around the world who cannot afford
a white cane gets one and knows how to use it. With my sorority, Delta
Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated, I have donated socks to shelters, and
books to schools and shelters. I have also made donations to the Period
Poverty Project, which makes sure that young ladies who cannot afford the
items that they need during their menstrual cycle have them. In addition, I
have donated to the Black Doctors COVID Consortium to ensure that they have
the needed medical sources to keep communities healthy. I am not only
heavily involved with the NFB, I am a strong supporter of the NAACP, the
Apollo Theatre, and Temple University.

Giving back to my community is important to me because if there were not
those who gave back to me, I would no way be in the position that I am now.
I have learned in all that I am from someone else. People have helped me to
strive as a blind individual, as a woman, as a teacher, as a friend, and
the like. I feel that you should use your God given gifts to help,
strengthen, and nurture others in order to help them advance to their full
potential. Remember, God loves a cheerful giver. For me that means with
your time, finances, and advice.

Like Miss Denice, you CANE be the difference in your community!

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