"MANOS DE MI MADRE" Catalog

Violence Intervention Program, Inc. Life Skills Enrichment Program

manos madre de mi

PROGRAM 6:00 pm

Greeting and Registration

6:15 pm

Welcome Remarks, Cecilia Gastón

6:30 pm

Vendor Sales, Mingling

7:00 pm

Entertainment Introductions María Bárbara López reading “Joyas de Sabiduría Materna”.

She is an artist and performer, former client of VIP, and now works with our Community Outreach and Education program, La Voz. Ellen O’Brien offering a live jazz performance.

A jazz and R&B vocalist, Ellen O’Brien has performed over 460 shows across the globe.

She is a 3-time winner of the Apollo Theater competition and winner of Best Female Soul Artist at the New England Music Awards.

7:30 pm

Closing Remarks and Thank You

8:00 pm

End of Event

manos mide madre Production: Dominique De La Rosa

Art Direction: : María Eugenia Mondéjar

Communications: Kelly Guajardo

manos madre de mi

Violence Intervention Program, Inc. (VIP) is hosting this special event to promote the creativity, talent, and entrepreneurial spirit of the clients we work with. “Manos de mi Madre” (My Mother’s Hands), was organized as a culminating event for clients who have been participating in VIP’s economic empowerment program. Through this initiative, clients have been able to establish bank accounts, improve their credit, learn about accessing small business loans, improve their marketing skills and legitimize their businesses.

VIP’s Director of Life Enrichment Services, Lorena Kourousias, explains : “We know that for many survivors, economic stability is the single most important factor as to whether or not they will be able to leave and stay away from their abusive partner. Economic independence is critical to survival which is what makes an event like this so important”.

Thursday, May 11, 2017 El Barrio’s Artspace PS109

arroz con leche

tostadas

flautas

VICTORIA LEAL

oaxacan food Oaxaca, Mexico

“I believe that cooking is a wonderful way to show love”

contact: 347-932-1464

NORMA RUEDA

poblano food

Puebla, Mexico

“I am proud of my cooking and love to share with others”

contact: 718-825-4722

atole

tamales

necklaces contact: 347-898-3021

ESPERANZA ALEJO handmade jewerly Atlacomulco, Mexico

“I like to think my hands design hope”

ANA RAMÍREZ traditional clothing

Puebla, Mexico

“Designing helps me to express what I feel inside and be free”

contact: 347-304-6613

woven pieces

handpainted pieces

GLORIA RAMOS handmade crafts Puebla, Mexico “Painting relaxes and inspires me”

contact: 347-965-3684

BÁRBARA LÓPEZ

arts and crafts

Puebla, Mexico

“My creations are inspired by my background and my expertise”

contact: 347-801-1406

traditional pieces

upcycled accessories contact: 347-713-2432

MARGARITA MARTÍNEZ repurposed jewerly D.F., Mexico

“The creativity and beauty in your mind and heart can help you to create wonderful things that shine a light on your path to freedom.”

TANIA MERCHÁN beaded jewelry Pasaje, Ecuador

“Making jewelry is a good way to make a little extra money to help me cover my expenses”

unique creations contact: 347-833-6698

hand-crafted pieces of art contact: 347-665-6440

SANDRA SOLANO fine embellishment D.F., Mexico

“Jewelry for me is freedom. Everytime I create my pieces, I liberate mysef”

TALÍA SÁNCHEZ charming designs

Lima, Peru

“My daughter inspires me to create beautiful things�

contact: 917-962-7411

simple and elegant creations

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Silda Palerm

Violence Intervention Program, Inc.

Mayra Oviedo

Our mission is to lead Latina victims of domestic violence to safety, empower them to live free of violence and to help them reach and sustain their full potential. We pursue our mission by raising community awareness, engaging in activism and providing culturally competent services.

Robin Chappelle Golston Betsy Mallow Susan Migliaccio Milga Morales Vanessa Ramos Rita Prats-Rodríguez Annette Stewart

We continue to expand our ability to serve the largest population of New York City Latina victims of domestic abuse. Thus, it is our flexibility that enables us to continue growing and to keep up with a higher demand for services.

CHAIR

Marizaida Umpierre VICE CHAIR

Loretta M. Vosseler TREASURER

SECRETARY

Cecilia Gastón

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Lorena Kourousias

DIRECTOR LIFE SKILLS ENRICHMENT

Triborough Station P.O. Box 1161 New York, NY 10035 www.vipmujeres.org

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