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

[Adrienne Nelson]

On Fri, Oct 22, 2021 at 2:21 AM Carolyn Peters via Community-Service <
community-service at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> Congratulations Denice, you are a kind and wonderful person and deserves
> this notable mention
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Oct 21, 2021, at 10:05 AM, Stacie Leap via Community-Service <
> community-service at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
> 
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> 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!
>
> #BEAM
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Thank you Miss Denise for the melody of your life is elegant smooth jazz
that brings joy to people’s lives.
Willing Workers do you feel it….what is it……ELEVATION ❤️💚🙌🙌🙌
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