2015 year in review newsletter
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2015 Year in Review
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Who We Are: The Dynamic DIVA’s is a women’s empowerment group that was organized to help strengthen local communities and partner with non-profits / charitable organizations by working to address issues that affect teenage girls and women. Our aim is to introduce and/or inspire women by empowering, uplifting and recognizing their strength and beauty both inwardly and outwardly.
Upcoming Events: Dynamic DIVA’s Annual Holiday Gathering
Saturday, December 19, 2015 at Forty-Five Degrees Martini Lounge & Bar located at Orchard Square, 1400 Kempsville Road, Chesapeake, Virginia 23320.
Festivities start at 7:30pm, cover charge of $5.00 after 8:30pm. Come join the DIVA’s as they enjoy live performance for the band Tunnel Vision.
"For without the support of each of you - We as non-profits cannot protect, feed, heal, shelter, educate, and nurture bodies and spirits within our communities. We cannot give shape to the boldest dreams, highest ideals, and noblest causes. As non-profits we turn beliefs into action - as promoters of democracy, champions of the common good, incubators of innovation, laboratories of leadership, responders in times of trouble, and weavers of community fabric. And for your continued support the Dynamic DIVA's of Virginia humbly thanks each of you."
DIVA’s Deliver Year End community activities are still ongoing as the DIVA’s are hosting families for the Department of Human Services for the City of Virginia Beach to become a part of the Adopt a Family program for Christmas, where we could prepare holiday food baskets and holiday presents for the children. Thank you those who donated to assist with the project. It will truly be a Merry Christmas for our families. Thank you to Michelle Streuli for all she does.
Keeping in stride and the spirit, the DIVA’s began preparations for Annual Thanksgiving Dinner for the YWCA families on Friday, November 2015
It was a wonderful dinner with the YWCA South Hampton Roads families and staff. We would like to thank the MRMC Norfolk, Asia-Symone of 88.1 WHOV, Ashley Smith of WVEC , Patrice Berkley & family, the Tabb Family, Jr, DIVA's Dominque Lee & Trevlyn White or coming out and supporting the Dynamic DIVA's, and Omari Baker for the inspirational blessing at dinner.. The women & children had a GREAT time. The food was excellent, laughter, love, singing, hugs and celebration. The DIVA's could have not made this happen without the support of family and friends. We APPRECIATE YOU ALL
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During the holiday season the Dynamic DIVA’s are continually directing their energies and pursuits to embracing the community and those underserved by reaching out the Department of Human Services for the City of Virginia Beach to become a part of the Adopt a Family program, where we could prepare holiday food baskets. We are excited about the family and senior citizen assigned to us – for we all could remember someone in our life who was in need during the holiday season. Again, thank you to Michelle Streuli for all she does.
The next stop for the Dynamic DIVA’s was the Southeastern Food Bank, where the DIVA’s packaged 208 boxes for families. It was a great time working with other companies, listening to music and working up a sweat for an importance cause.
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DIVA’s are always on the move, also in September we participated the 2015
Keeping in stride and keeping with the spirit of community service while empowering teenagers & women. The DIVA’s traveled to Staten Island, New York to support the For Choice For Hope 3rd Annual Celebration and BBQ on Saturday, August 15. 2015
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The Dynamic DIVA’s handed out Totes of Love filled with assorted items for young women and a copy of the “Teenager Survival Guide” for female youth ages 12 -17. Thank you to the teenager volunteers:
The DIVA’s were in the company of other organizations such as Ladies First, Leadership Through Sports, Inc., Fresh Start, Inc., Hope Home Care, Inc., Staten Island Child Care Providers, The New York Public Library – Staten Island Branches, Avon Independent Consultant, Angry Elephants, Inc. and BAR Crazy. Performances by local community dance groups Koryn’s Little Angels and the Pink Diamonds.
Motivation Thru Movement was the passion driven conference hosted by the DIVA’s this year. Their 2nd Annual Conference for the empowerment of female teens and women.
Motivation through Movement Empowerment Conference for Girls and Women” at the Hilton Garden Inn located on Crossway Blvd. in Chesapeake. The program began with a Welcome and Prayer by Founder and President Danielle White followed by the Introduction of the DIVAs. At three intervals, raffles, with gifts donated by several local businesses, were held. Shaughanasse Williams, a Certified Nurse Midwife, discussed health and wellness issues that young women face. Career/job training information was provided by Karen Bailey
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from Resource King International, LLC. Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Parents’ Against Bullying (PAB), Shant’a Miller Synaker, gave an account of a Mother’s Motivation – Personal Safety. Ashley Smith, who received her undergraduate degree from Old Dominion University and a Master’s degree from Regent University, a WVEC- TV Traffic and News Now at Daybreak Reporter, former Miss United States 2011 who held other pageant titles including 2006 Miss Oscar Smith was one of the Keynote speakers for the Empowerment Conference. The other Keynote Speaker for this great conference was Iisha Scott, a Norfolk State University graduate, a graduate of Mississippi State University with a degree in Geosciences and a concentration in Broadcast Meteorology, a WVEC-TV Meteorologist News Reporter, a member of the American Meteorological Society and a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
The Speakers presented topics that were informative, inspirational and empowering. They capture the essence of embracing, engaging, educating and empowering our female teenagers and women. With information/facts that affect our lives and productivity such as: employment, financial literacy, personal safety, health awareness and community service
This was a very interactive conference where all participants offered insight, comments and questions.
Acknowledgements and Remarks which included Welcoming and Pinning the newest members of Dynamic DIVAs – Loretta Braddy and Angelia Richardson; Upcoming Events, Membership Drive and Closing Prayer was done by, the Dynamic DIVA President, Danielle White.
The female teens walked away with a Teen Survival Guide and journal in addition to any of the raffles they may have won. Thank you to all the vendors who donated: Heavenly Handbags, Mary Kay Cosmetics, Tracy Lynn Jewelry, Specialties in Accessories, Scentsy Fragrance, Virtuous Hair Extensions, Jamberry, Angry Elephants, Total Wines, Clothes Mentor, Hilton Garden Inn-Greenbrier, Coach
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Keeping It Beatuiful was the next project taken on by the Dynamic DIVA’s. With the partnership bewteen the YWCA and the DIVA’s. it was agreed that the DIVA’s would give the local shelter a “facelift”.
The DIVA’s painted apartments for families who are victims of domestic abuse and putting down mulch for the children’s playground. In addition, the group will be presenting baskets with household items for the families, blankets, bed linen, and baby baskets for mothers with infants & toddlers.
With the service of the Masonic Riders, Norfolk Chapter – they came and picked up paint brushes, brooms and mulch and jumped right in with the DIVA’s. We were appreciative of the article written by Alexandra Harris of the Virginia Pilot about our efforts.. http://vpjschool.com/2015/07/02/local-group-gives-ywca-shelter-a-facelift/
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In New York City, DIVA Terri Smith walked in the 2015 NYC Multiple Scierosis Walk
Multiple Scierosis (MS), is a disease that damages the myelin coating around the nerve fibers in the central nervous system (CNS) and to the nerve fibers themselves interferes with the transmission of nerve signals between the brain, spinal cord and the rest of the body. Disrupting nerve signals cause the symptoms of MS, which vary from one person to another and over time for any given individual, depending on where the damage occurs.
MS happens to families, not just to individuals, which is why the DIVA’s wanted to be apart of this walk and raise awareness.
Renewed Empowerment is what makes the DIVA’s efforts worthwhile. We eagerly participated in a “makeover”event for the women temporarily residing at the YWCA Domestic Violence shelter.
Pampering was the mission, the ladies were met with lunch, desserts to enjoy as they had their makeup and hair done for glamour photoshoot. The DIVA’s spoke from their hearts anc provided the ladies enocouragement, lauhs and smiles. Thank you to Ms. Alisha Newman and Janessa Lewis for reaching out to the DIVA’s.
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Dynamic DIVA Tea Party was for the Celebration National Women’s Month. The DIVA’s hosted this event to celebrate, recognize and give thanks to all the women who have pioneered before us and empower those after us. Remembering that your future is somebody else's past,
We also had the opportunity to present gently used prom dresses/formal wear or gowns, and accessories to the Fit For A Queen Dress Drive.
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Dynamic Year in Review: As we come upon 2015 year end. It has been overwhelming with support, commitment and recognition. The DIVA’s have been introduced to so many people, organizations with the same goal “empowering our youth and communities”, and entered into flourishing partnerships.
Most importantly, we have focused our energy of promoting the inner beauty that all our young ladies and women have, so that their personal strength and affirmations will exhibit outwardly. Below are organizations or companies who have embraced the DIVA’s
We THANK YOU for embracing US!!!!!!
2015 Year in Review
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Want to be a DIVA? Are you up to the challenge?
Enjoy community service and volunteering?
Are committed to embracing engaging educating and empowering teenage girls and women alike?
Wanting to share your talents/resources and life experiences while having fun?
Contact us……
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DIVA’s Sincerest Thank You: We would like to extend our sincerest thanks to all those who allowed us to participate & supported our mission to partner with their causes/endeavors Respectfully, The Dynamic DIVA’s of Virginia