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Holidays give us time to come together, reflect, and have fun. At the Brave House, we celebrate holidays as a community of support, friendship, and allyship!
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Thanksgiving 2020.
November 27, 2020
We gathered this weekend to honor that Thanksgiving is a complex day for many people, especially indigenous and immigrant communities. It can be a painful reminder for many of our members that they are not with their families for the holidays. It also highlights a legacy of colonialism in the United States and the implications this has for today - a truth we cannot ignore as organizations & individuals who strive for collective liberation and dismantling systems of oppression.
Because of this, our community decided to celebrate the spirit & gratitude of Thanksgiving rather than its history. We felt it was important to create a space for our community to connect on this day, while also respecting the CDC guidelines for safety. This weekend we hosted an outdoor event with masks where we shared hot cocoa, desserts, laughs, and "Brave Packs" - social-emotional toolkits to help our members navigate the cold & challenging months ahead. Thank you to all our members who came by, it was so amazing to see everyone! A major shout out to our volunteer Riya & other supporters for helping to make this possible.
We gathered this weekend to honor that Thanksgiving is a complex day for many people, especially indigenous and immigrant communities. It can be a painful reminder for many of our members that they are not with their families for the holidays. It also highlights a legacy of colonialism in the United States and the implications this has for today - a truth we cannot ignore as organizations & individuals who strive for collective liberation and dismantling systems of oppression.
Because of this, our community decided to celebrate the spirit & gratitude of Thanksgiving rather than its history. We felt it was important to create a space for our community to connect on this day, while also respecting the CDC guidelines for safety. This weekend we hosted an outdoor event with masks where we shared hot cocoa, desserts, laughs, and "Brave Packs" - social-emotional toolkits to help our members navigate the cold & challenging months ahead. Thank you to all our members who came by, it was so amazing to see everyone! A major shout out to our volunteer Riya & other supporters for helping to make this possible.
International Women's Day @ Evil and Love Tattoo.
March 8, 2020
What a beautiful, powerful way to celebrate International Women's Day. The amazing Evil and Love raised over $5,000 for the Brave House with a day full of tattoos, conversations, food, music, and joy. Thank you Evil and Love for hosting us, to Lina Aquino and all the artists and vendors for donating your time and talent, and to all the supporters who came for a tattoo or to join for the festivities. Thank you to the women on the panel who shared so authentically about their experiences, including one of our very own members. A huge thanks to the Flowmingos for your incredible music and vibrant energy and to Adam Gavin & Jane Seixas for capturing these moments.
What a beautiful, powerful way to celebrate International Women's Day. The amazing Evil and Love raised over $5,000 for the Brave House with a day full of tattoos, conversations, food, music, and joy. Thank you Evil and Love for hosting us, to Lina Aquino and all the artists and vendors for donating your time and talent, and to all the supporters who came for a tattoo or to join for the festivities. Thank you to the women on the panel who shared so authentically about their experiences, including one of our very own members. A huge thanks to the Flowmingos for your incredible music and vibrant energy and to Adam Gavin & Jane Seixas for capturing these moments.
Christmas Party 2019.
December 21, 2019
Our holiday party was full of games, laughter, and sharing. A few of our favorite things from the day: hot cocoa, arroz con leche, tamales, bunnies, books, flowers, cards, presents and lots of love.
Our holiday party was full of games, laughter, and sharing. A few of our favorite things from the day: hot cocoa, arroz con leche, tamales, bunnies, books, flowers, cards, presents and lots of love.
Thanksgiving Dinner 2019.
November 29, 2019
Our very first Thanksgiving Sister Dinner! We gathered in the cozy, colorful home of our new big sis, Carol, for a day of cooking & connecting. There was music, a fireplace, “Goddess Card” readings, a question jar, and lots of yummy food. Thank you Farm To People, MadeMeals, and AeroFarms for providing delicious nourishment for this special dinner. We believe Thanksgiving is an opportunity to reflect on the past/present oppression against indigenous people in this country while also holding space for gratitude, belonging, and community. We will continue to listen to and include the voices of historically marginalized groups in our sisterhood and we strive to create a home where all are welcome.
Our very first Thanksgiving Sister Dinner! We gathered in the cozy, colorful home of our new big sis, Carol, for a day of cooking & connecting. There was music, a fireplace, “Goddess Card” readings, a question jar, and lots of yummy food. Thank you Farm To People, MadeMeals, and AeroFarms for providing delicious nourishment for this special dinner. We believe Thanksgiving is an opportunity to reflect on the past/present oppression against indigenous people in this country while also holding space for gratitude, belonging, and community. We will continue to listen to and include the voices of historically marginalized groups in our sisterhood and we strive to create a home where all are welcome.
