JUSTICE MARKET - This Saturday 12/10

Vox will be participating in the Justice Market, hosted by Not For Sale Campaign. This is a great opportunity to shop fair trade/ethically made goods, enjoy live holiday music, sip on fair trade coffee, enter a raffle to win great prizes and finish the day with the Robbie Seay Band live in concert.

Estimated attendance ~2000+! Come visit our booth!

Date: Saturday, December 10
Time: 1-6PM Justice Market | 5:30-7PM Vendor Dinner | 7-8:15PM Robbie Seay Band Benefit Concert
Location: Copperfield Church - 8350 Highway 6 North
RSVP to Justice Market

THANK YOU Vox Imprint Creatives:

Alice Sun - snack bags and tutu kits
Andrea Wong - handmade cards
Charlene Quah - homemade coco jam
• Elaine Lau - handmade cards
• Grace Chiao - hand-knitted items
• Julie Tien - snack bags
• Sarah Headrick - hand-crocheted items
• Shiou Teng - gift card treat bags and cake-slice boxes
• Yvonne Wu - wristlets and baby burp cloths

SEARCH Holiday Party - Sat 12/3

Meet the Wonderful Residents of SEARCH!

"The site where Vox will be throwing a Christmas Party is a permanent housing facility for formerly homeless people called Jackson Hinds Garden.  Many of the residents, although they have a roof over their heads, continue to struggle with issues that plagued them when they were on the streets: untreated mental illness, substance abuse, financial instability, and lack of social support, to name a few.  SEARCH received a grant a couple of years ago to partner with Jackson Hinds, which allowed SEARCH to place a team of staff on-site to work with the residents on these issues.  SEARCH staff provide intensive case management, life skills and substance abuse recovery groups, crisis intervention, and community-building support to the residents at Jackson Hinds. 

Vox's Christmas Party is going to be a fun, exciting breath of fresh air for the residents at Jackson Hinds!  For a community that has experienced deep trauma, marginalization, and voicelessness in society, having a group of people come in to spend the day with them will mean a lot.  This is a great opportunity for Vox to learn hands-on about the nuances of homelessness and to make a difference in a very personal and creative way!" ~ Phoebe Wong, SEARCH Staff  

Volunteer Sign-up: http://bit.ly/ujtSmp

• Date: Saturday, Dec 3rd
  
• Time: 9AM Volunteer Orientation @ warehouse | 10AM Set-up | 11:30-2PM Party
• Location: Meet at Vox Warehouse: 8570 Katy Fwy, Suite 116 - Orientation required

**Orientation for parents bringing children is 9:15am this Sunday, 11/27 at the warehouse.  Free breakfast tacos provided for all those joining.  RSVP to judy.feng@accesslive.org.

Stocking Gift-Set $10.00:

Hang some holiday cheer for a resident at Jackson Hinds. Each stocking will be filled with toiletries, snacks, and a personalized card, from YOU. These will be gifted at the Holiday Party. Contact Alissa.Kit@voxculture.org to purchase.

Lots of Warm Feet! 385 Pairs of Socks Donated @ Salsa Event

Crazy socks, dancing shoes, and 385 pairs of socks raised for SEARCH Homeless Services at the "Knock Your Socks Off" Salsa Event!

Many thanks to DJ / Artist Erock1 for setting the ambiance for the evening with mixed beats, splash paintings and party lights!

The highlight of the evening was definitely the salsa lesson taught by Texas Salsa Congress instructors, Darnell Allen and Ruby Rivera. The humorous duo kept the crowd laughing and in good spirits with favorite terms such as "truck-driver spin". By the end of the hour tutorial, the students were ready to show-off their salsa moves on the dance floor.

Swirling, twirling, chips and dips...literally and...literally. Thanks to Lupe's Tortilla for the donation of chips, salsa and amazing guacamole!

Salsa, marengue, western swing and hip-hop! Solo, partners, and of course group dances including "wobble wobble" and "cupid shuffle" rocked the night. 

What makes Vox Culture events unique is its thoughtful combination of creativity and cause. During the evening, the audience was introduced to an overview of SEARCH and a short video clip that shared some of the personal journeys of individuals who have been helped by this organization. A vital part the event planning process was finding fun ways to raise awareness about homelessness and help folks get involved. These action steps are as simple as contributing to the sock drive, buying a raffle ticket that benefited the cause, or signing up to volunteer at the SEARCH Holiday Party. Special thanks to SEARCH staff, Phoebe Wong, for being at the event to help answer questions about the organization and about the issue of homelessness.

Want to continue helping in this social issue? Vox is throwing a Holiday Party for Jackson Hinds Gardens residents on Saturday, Dec 3rd. Come celebrate with us and meet the people we are serving. Sign-up to volunteer.

Lastly, can't enough of salsa dancing? Continue to visit Texas Salsa Congress and join them for their annual conference coming up in March! Stay tuned for details...

Best dressed + CRAZY SOCKS.

Here's to...lots of warm feet!

November Newsletter: Crazy Socks and Holiday Party

a. 11/12 "Knock Your Socks Off" Salsa Night - THIS SATURDAY!
b. 12/3 SEARCH Holiday Party
c. Vox Conspiracy
d. Vox Imprint
e. 12/10 Justice Market
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For the next two months, Vox will be focusing on Homelessness, by weaving education and awareness about this issue into our upcoming events. Join us in discovering ways you can love and care for our homeless neighbors. Take action to support SEARCH, a great organization that strives to help individuals and families get back on their feet. As groundwork, learn about "Who is Homeless" and "Why People Are Homeless" ...and we'll see you at Vox!

a) 11/12 "KNOCK YOUR SOCKS OFF" SALSA NIGHT - THIS SATURDAY!

Put on your crazy socks and dancing shoes for the Salsa Night, THIS SATURDAY! Dance instruction by Darnell Allen and Ruby Rivera from the Texas Salsa Congress. Music and artwork by Erock1. Reminder we are hosting a TUBE-SOCK DRIVE benefiting SEARCH Homeless Services.

Date: Saturday, November 12
Time: 7:30PM Doors Open | 8:00-9:30PM Salsa Lesson | 9:30-11:30PM Open Dance
Music: Salsa, Western Swing, Hip-Hop
Location: Vox Culture Warehouse - 8570 Katy Freeway, Suite 116
Admission: One pack of tube-socks or $7.00 entry fee
RSVP to Salsa Night
Sign up to Volunteer

b) 12/3 SEARCH HOLIDAY PARTY

Here is your chance to celebrate the seasons with our friends at SEARCH! Vox will be throwing a Holiday Party at a permanent housing facility for formerly homeless people called Jackson Hinds Garden. It will be a fun and interactive way for you to care for the residents and be in community with those who have experienced deep trauma, marginalization, and voicelessness in society. Get ready for food, crafts and holiday cheer!

Date: Saturday, December 3
Time: 9AM Volunteer Orientation @ Vox Warehouse | 10AM Set-up @ Jackson Hinds Gardens | 11:30-2PM Party
Location: Meet at Vox Culture Warehouse - 8570 Katy Freeway, Suite 116
Sign up to Volunteer

c) VOX CONSPIRACY



First Vox Conspiracy meet-up success! The group met over fair-trade coffee and beer as a follow-up to the September film event to explore deeper around the issue of human trafficking. Discussion was led by Judy Feng (Vox) and Kristen Carr (Not For Sale Campaign). The conspiracy continues...email judy.feng@accesslive.org for info on next meet-up! 

d) VOX IMPRINT - MAKING AN IMPRINT ON OUR WORLD THROUGH HOMEMADE CRAFTS

Introducing a new branch...Vox Imprint! This is a group of creative folks who are making an imprint on our world through homemade crafts. Do you love to sew, design cards, or bake delicious treats? Get connected with Vox Imprint! We will be prepping for the Justice Market coming up on 12/10 and are looking for creatives who want to contribute homemade items. Email julie@tienfamily.com for details.

e) 12/10 JUSTICE MARKET - CALL FOR ARTISTS AND MERCHANTS

Vox will be participating in the Justice Market, hosted by Not For Sale Campaign. This is a great opportunity to shop fair trade/ethically made goods, enjoy live holiday music, sip on fair trade coffee, enter a raffle to win great prizes and finish the day with the Robbie Seay Band live in concert.

Estimated attendance ~2000+! Interested in being a vendor? Apply here.

Date: Saturday, December 10
Time: 1-6PM Justice Market | 5:30-7PM Vendor Dinner | 7-8:15PM Robbie Seay Band Benefit Concert
Location: Copperfield Church - 8350 Highway 6 North
RSVP to Justice Market

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"Thanksgiving, after all, is a word of action."  ~W.J. Cameron

Happy November!
Alissa Kit | Director

"KNOCK YOUR SOCKS OFF" Salsa Night, Benefiting SEARCH - 11/12

Vox will be hosting a TUBE-SOCK DRIVE for our homeless friends at a fun and exciting dance event. Instructors from the Texas Salsa Congress will be teaching a lesson during the first part of the night, then it's open dancing. So put on your CRAZY SOCKS, dancing shoes and join us for salsa / western swing / hip hop!

Date: Saturday, November 12

Time: 7:30PM-11:30PM

Location: Vox Culture Warehouse - 8570 Katy Freeway, Suite 116. Houston TX 77024

Admission: One pack of tube-socks to support the drive or $7.00 entry fee

Wear your craziest socks to the event in the spirit of the theme!

*** RSVP on Facebook! ***

About SEARCH Homeless Services: SEARCH's mission is work to engage, stabilize, educate, employ and house individuals and families who are homeless. Their essential services are highly effective in transforming lives and providing what people need to get off the streets and back on their feet. In 2010 alone, 9,692 (1 in 4 people who experienced homelessness in Houston) were engaged and helped by SEARCH.

*CALL FOR ARTISTS*: Vox is looking for urban art and/or pieces that address the issue of homelessness. Want to showcase your work? Fill out the application and email submissions by Friday, October 28