June Newsletter: Join us for "Hunger Stories: What is Hunger?" 7/27!

a. Vox goes to Houston Food Bank's Disaster Drill!
b. 7/27 Hunger Stories: What is Hunger?
c. Team Update: Message from the Founder
d. Welcome Communications Coordinator, Mariano Di Vincenzo!
  

July is just around the corner and our final event for the Nutritional Poverty Trimester is near! Details to Hunger Stories: What is Hunger? can be found here! Mark your calendars for this special event, happening on Saturday 7/27! Also see what we have been up to recently and which further changes are taking place within Team Vox.

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a. VOX GOES TO HOUSTON FOOD BANK'S DISASTER DRILL!

 

On Saturday, June 15, Vox took part in the Houston Food Bank's Disaster Drill! The Vox team was responsible for running the sector in charge of sorting and inspecting donated retail product.

In all, the team sorted about 26,000 pounds of goods (equivalent to about 60 palates or nearly an entire isle) over a period of 4 hours! The goods/products will go on to benefit people within the Houston community!

With hurricane season around the corner, HFB planned the disaster drill to simulate how the facility would run with volunteer stations at full capacity in the event of a real-life disaster. Altogether, over 1,000 people from all over Houston took part in this drill!

b. 7/27 HUNGER STORIES: WHAT IS HUNGER?

 

Vox Culture is proud to present its latest event, Hunger Stories: What is Hunger? Vox will be breaking new ground with this event, by providing a space for additional and deeper discussion on hunger; an issue, as we know, is not only a international but a local problem as well.

 

It is our immense pleasure to host the leaders/representatives of four outstanding organizations - Houston Food Bank, Urban Harvest,  SEARCH Homeless Services and Malawians in Texas Organization - who have graciously donated their time to speak about and share their perspectives on the issue of hunger. Speakers participating in Hunger Stories: What is Hunger? include:

• Brian Greene, President/CEO - Houston Food Bank
• Scott Howard, President of the Board - Urban Harvest
• Charity Dominguez, Community Outreach Team Lead - SEARCH Homeless Services
• Maurina McClean, Chairwoman - Malawians in Texas Organization

The discussion will range from hunger on the international scene, to the local scene, how individuals are affected by the issue, and how certain solutions such as urban gardening can play a role in fighting hunger.

 The event will also include a Poetry Slam performed by local poets. These poets will share the power of their words and expressions while addressing hunger in the city and around the world.

Hunger Stories: What is Hunger? will take place on Saturday, July 27 from 6:00PM to 8:00PM at the Vox Culture Warehouse (8570 Katy Freeway, Suite 116, Houston, TX 77024) [detailed map and directions - we recommend using the entrance behind Starbucks on I-10W for the most direct access]. Tickets are $15 per person and includes dinner! Children 12 & Under enter free (Please email Viktor Kopic to request for special entrance tickets for kids)! You can also purchase your tickets here!

 

 Join us for this evening, in our fight against hunger!

 

 If you have any questions, please contact Viktor Kopic at viktor.kopic@voxculture.org.

 

c. TEAM UPDATE: MESSAGE FROM THE FOUNDER

Hi Vox Culture Friends!

I wanted to let you all know of some changes that are continuing in the Vox Team. A big thank you goes to our Creative Marketing Coordinator, Irena Liang! What an incredible gift you’ve been to Vox Culture!

Irena joined the Vox Team with a passion for art, a background in science, and a great heart to serve and make a difference. She came at a time in our organization when we really needed help to build something new. Together with Alissa and Viktor, the three of them have helped to make Vox what it is today. It’s also been through Irena’s connections that we’ve grown as an organization with other like-minded volunteers. It’s been through her art that we’ve been able to promote many of our events and causes. We wouldn’t be at the unique spot we are today, without your talents, time, and effort, Irena!

Irena will be off to medical school, but she’ll still be connected with Vox Culture. She’ll be leading, creating, and organizing things for Vox this Fall.  Look for more information later this year.  In the meantime, we wish Irena the best as she starts a new chapter in medicine.

 

- Ted Law

 

  

d. WELCOME COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR, MARIANO DI VINCENZO!

We would like to officially welcome Mariano Di Vincenzo onto the team, as Vox Culture's Communications Coordinator! As we seek to continue to connect with our audience, Mariano brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the team, in terms of creative ways in communicating with people. Be sure to check out upcoming developments at Vox and see how Mariano is helping to extend our voice in the community! To learn more about Mariano, you can see his spotlight here!

 

We look forward to seeing you in July!