Verneda White Receives Daily Points of Light Award!!! It's an exciting day H.I. Lovers!!! After many months of anticipation, we are ecstatic to be a

     
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Verneda White Receives Daily Points of Light Award!!!

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President George H. W. Bush, dedicated to engaging Americans in service, recognizes Verneda White

It's an exciting day H.I. Lovers!!!

After many months of anticipation, we are ecstatic to be able to announce that HUMAN INTONATION Founder, Verneda White, has been honored with the Daily Points of Light Award from President George H. W. Bush!!! This is the highest form of recognition we have received to date for our service in using fashion as a platform for change through HUMAN INTONATION, and our work with Hands On New Orleans. It was an honor just to be nominated and we must give a special thank you to Jennifer Nash of Hands On Network for the nomination. Thank you to all the H.I. Lovers who have helped us reach this point!

Check out details of Verneda White's profile as a Daily Point of Light Award Honoree below, along with our Annual Fall Update from Hands On New Orleans!

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Founder Verneda White with Hands On New Orleans volunteers!

 
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HUMAN INTONATION organized volunteer trips to New Orleans to rebuild parts of the city!

To See Verneda White's Profile as a Daily Points of Light Honoree, click here:

Since 1989, Daily Points of Light Awards are given to individuals who find innovative ways to meet community needs; efforts which often lead to long-term solutions and impact social problems in their local communities. President George H. W. Bush’s call to action has continued with every succeeding president to sustain Points of Light, and his belief that “any definition of a successful life must include serving others.” Points of Light has inspired and recognized thousands for their voluntary service and celebrated the impact volunteers have on communities around the world.

HUMAN INTONATION's Service to HONO
We are honored to receive the Daily Points of Light Award in recognition of our work with our longest standing non-profit partner, Hands On New Orleans (www.handsonneworleans.org). Since 2005, Hands On New Orleans (HONO) has been a stellar volunteer organization revitalizing New Orleans, LA and is at the genesis of all that we do. When Verneda White first began designing t-shirts to raise social awareness and funding in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, we took the idea of service to HONO a step further by organizing two volunteer trips to New Orleans in 2006 and 2008 to help re-build the city through community volunteer projects. Today, HUMAN INTONATION and Hands On New Orleans continue their partnership with 20% of the proceeds from each sale of our "Katrina Tees" going back to this amazing organization.

More to Come! Each year, the Points of Light Tribute Awards Gala will spotlight those who best exemplify the American ideal of service and voluntary action. Celebrities, dignitaries, business executives, supporters and civic leaders will come together to salute those being recognized with the Daily Points of Light award. We are looking forward to it!!!

Today, Points of Light – the movement, the organization, the honorees – is as important as it was 20 years ago as our nation confronts challenges in the economy, education, the environment and emergency response. For more information on Points of Light and the Daily Points of Light Award visit www.pointsoflight.org.

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A Fall Update From Hands On New Orleans

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In the wake of the 7th Anniverary of Hurricane Katrina on August 29th, we are happy to bring you a few notes from Hands On New Orleans' on-going service. Although many years have past since the storm, there is much work still to be done!

You can support Hands On New Orleans by visiting the HUMAN INTONATION website here, or connect directly at www.handsonneworleans.org to Donate!

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Hurricane Isaac Response and Recovery

 
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NOLA for Life Day on July 14th

 
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Rebuilding the City of New Orleans!

A Few Recent Projects from Hands On New Orleans include:

HandsOn-Red Cross 9/11 Day of Service:
Volunteers worked in teams going door to door with preparedness information from our partners at the Southeast Louisiana Red Cross to help ensure the safety of New Orleans' Central City and 7th Ward residents in times of disaster.

Hurricane Isaac Response and Recovery:
As residents of New Orleans and its neighboring parishes pull together to recover from the effects of Hurricane Isaac, HandsOn New Orleans launched an online Volunteer Opportunity Calendar and will host a statewide, virtual Volunteer Reception Center. HandsOn New Orleans is certified by the Louisiana Serve Commission to act as the official Volunteer Response Center for southeast Louisiana during emergencies. Since the storm, HandsOn New Orleans has reached out to several nonprofit partners and other groups seeking support to compile post-Isaac recovery project opportunities in one place.

NOLA for Life Day on July 14th:
The Day, designed to rally residents around anti-violence and quality of life initiatives in New Orleans, was not just centered in Central City; NOLA for Life volunteers were also out in the Seventh Ward at Hardin Park, led by Rebuilding Together

How to Volunteer for HONO:

If you are interested in volunteering with Hands On New Orleans create an account with the links below to Take Action. Make An Impact. Stay Involved.

REGISTER your interest to volunteer.
FIND a volunteer opportunity.

For questions, email volunteer@handsonneworleans.org
Prior to coming to Louisiana to help the impacted region, PLEASE identify a volunteer opportunity AND secure housing. A volunteer bunkhouse is available, but you MUST make reservations to have your space secured. For more information call the HONO office at (504) 304-2275

Thank you always H.I. Lovers!

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The Fall if Here! Make a NEW purchase to support apparel by HUMAN INTONATION, on sale at www.humanintonation.com. HUMAN INTONATION gives 20% of the proceeds from each sale to our non-profit partners addressing HIV prevention, Haiti's Rebirth, educating children in Darfur, and the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina! "Like Us" on Facebook and follow us on Twitter @HUMANINTONATION! This is The NEW Purpose of Fashion!!!

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