<div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif;font-size:small"><span style="color:initial;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">Hello all,</span></div><br>The Greater Philadelphia Chapter has three upcoming public awareness events, and we <span class="gmail_default" style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif;font-size:small"></span>would love to see our members participate.<br><br>Even if you do not wish to volunteer at the NFB table, please consider attending these events. Each event is a great learning opportunity and a chance to connect with members of the community, learn about local organizations and resources, and increase awareness of blindness and the National Federation of the Blind.<br><br><span class="gmail_default" style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif;font-size:small"></span>Each event has its own registration process. Whether you plan to volunteer or simply attend, please register with the organization hosting the event so that they have an accurate head count.<br><br>If you plan to volunteer at the NFB table at any of these events, please let me know as soon as possible.<br>As a volunteer, you will help staff the NFB table and speak with community members who stop by. You will share information about the National Federation of the Blind and the Greater Philadelphia Chapter and answer questions about our organization.<br><br>I will provide all of the materials needed for the events, so you only need to bring yourself. If you have an NFB shirt, please wear it to the event.<br>There will be a senior lead members to accompany you so you will not be alone. <br><br>Here are the upcoming events:<br><br>1st Public Awareness Event: <br>Event Title: 9th Annual My Purple Path 2026<br>Hosted by Purple House Project PA<br>Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026<br>Time: 12 PM to 4 PM<br>Location: Collingdale Borough Hall (800 MacDade Boulevard, Collingdale, PA 19023)<br>Registration: <a href="https://www.purplehouseprojectpa.org/purplepath2026" target="_blank">https://www.purplehouseprojectpa.org/purplepath2026</a><br><br>2nd Public Awareness Event <br>Event Title: Wingohocking Neighbors Day<br>hosted by the Office of Councilmember Kendra Brooks <br>Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026<br>Time: 12 PM to 4 PM<br>Location: 1500\u20131700 blocks of West Wingohocking Street, Philadelphia, PA<br>There is no registration link for this event by the hosting agency, just show up. <br><br>3rd Public Awareness Event:<br>Event Title: Women Healed For A Purpose Annual Conference 2026 <br>hosted by Women Healed For A Purpose, Inc. <br>Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026<br>Time: 11 AM to 3 PM<br>Location: Brand New Life Christian Center (6301 Germantown Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19144)<br>Registration: <a href="https://www.womenhealed4apurpose.org/general-1" target="_blank">https://www.womenhealed4apurpose.org/general-1</a><br><br>Again, if you are unable to volunteer, I encourage you to register and attend anyway. These events are valuable opportunities to learn, network, and represent the blindness community.<br><br>Please let me know as soon as possible if you would like to volunteer at any of these events.<br><br>Sincerely,<br><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif;font-size:small"></div><br clear="all"></div><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><font color="#000000" style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255)">Stacie </font></div><div><font color="#000000" style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><br></font></div><div><font color="#000000" style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255)">Stacie Leap </font></div><div><font color="#000000" style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255)">President, Greater Philadelphia Chapter &</font></div><div><font color="#000000" style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255)">President, Pennsylvania Organization of Blind Parents (POBP), </font></div><div><font color="#000000" style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255)">National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania </font></div><div><font color="#000000" style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><br></font></div><div><font color="#000000" style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"> <a href="mailto:stacie.leap@gmail.com" target="_blank">stacie.leap@gmail.com</a> | <a href="tel:(215)%20776-6741" value="+12157766741" target="_blank">215-776-6741</a></font></div><div><a href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/stacieleap" target="_blank"><font color="#000000" style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255)">LinkedIn</font></a></div><div><font color="#000000" style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><br></font></div><div><span style="font-family:Calibri,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:18px;text-align:justify;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><font color="#000000">The National Federation of the Blind advances the lives of its members and all blind people in the United States. We know that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. Our collective power, determination, and diversity achieve the aspirations of all blind people.</font></span></div></div></div></div></div>
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