Our Passion: HUMAN INTONATION
“Translating the values and principles of growing non-profits through the creative element of fashion as a medium for building social awareness and inspiring consumers to “give back” as a lifestyle.”
HUMAN INTONATION TM is largely passionate about encouraging awareness and volunteerism around reputable social and human rights issues being addressed by growing non-profit organizations that may not receive the heightened attention needed in order to keep the cause in the forefront of the public’s mind - consequently impacting the level of contributions the non-profit receives from the community. We believe the messages displayed through the graphics and slogans used on HUMAN INTONATION TM t-shirts and apparel give a positive voice to those non-profits still struggling to be heard or struggling to not be forgotten. The reality of the past or the prominence of on-going social issues does not have to fade due to a lack of media attention.
HUMAN INTONATION TM is inspired by the 2006 KATRINA IS STILL HERE: Hands On New Orleans T-shirt Fundraiser based on Verneda White’s personal experience with the devastation that the after-math of Hurricane Katrina left on the people of New Orleans, LA and the Gulf Coast of the United States in 2005. Paying homage to generations of her family displaced from New Orleans, LA. KATRINA IS STILL HERE: Hands On New Orleans T-shirt Fundraiser focused on creating uniquely designed, hand-painted t-shirts to encourage members of the community to give a sizeable donation of $50 or more to non-profit Hands On New Orleans (www.handsonneworleans.org). Since she first established an affiliation with volunteer non-profit Hands On New Orleans (www.handsonneworleans.org), Verneda White has worked to establish relationships with additional non-profits, such as the Darfur Peace & Development Org (www.dpdo.org), in order to bring the vision of HUMAN INTONATION TM to an expanded number of social and human rights issues ------ but it does not stop there.
While most apparel brands may consider giving 15% of their profits from one item to a good cause, HUMAN INTONATION TM goes above and beyond. In addition to each item in the product line being dedicated to benefitting one of their non-profit partners, apparel by HUMAN INTONATION TM ultimately seeks to be made from 100% organic cotton and environmentally friendly materials that are ethically sourced. The apparel brand is produced under fair labor practices. The t-shirts are sold in unique packaging with special hangtags that provide information about our non-profit partner associated with the
graphic on the t-shirt along with how you can take steps to volunteer.
Our Non-Profit Partners:
Darfur Peace & Development Org
Darfur Peace & Development Organization’s mission is to provide humanitarian relief to victims of the genocide in Darfur, Sudan, to facilitate just governance, and to enable Darfurians to effectively rebuild and develop their homeland.
What Have you Heard About Darfur?
By 2005, the children of Darfur had suffered the loss of 2-3 years of primary education. The Sudanese government had ceased to provide teacher salaries, books and supplies. To fill this gap, DPDO began sponsorship of three schools. University students and school children throughout the United States stepped forward to support DPDO’s initiative with donations for teacher salaries and educational materials. As public support grew throughout 2006, DPDO added new schools. Currently, with 15 schools serving 7,349 students, DPDO looks for new ways to sustain operations and to expand services in order to help restore peace and stability to the lives of Darfur’s children. (www.darfurpeace.org)
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Advocates for Youth (www.advocatesforyouth.org)
Advocates for Youth is dedicated to creating programs and adovcating for policies that help young people make informed and responsible decisions about their reproductive and sexual health, including HIV&AIDS prevention.
Why is Youth & Minority HIV/AIDS Prevention an Issue?
In 2005, blacks and Latinos accounted for 84 percent of all new HIV infections among 13- to 19-year-olds and 76 percent of HIV infections among 20- to 24-year-olds in the United States even though, together, they represent only about 32 percent of people these ages. Asian and Pacific Islanders (APIs) and American Indians and Alaska Natives account for about one percent of new HIV infections among women ages 13-24.
Young women of color suffer disproportionate rates - in 2004, black women and Latinas accounted for 83 percent of new infections in 13- to 24-year-old women in the United States, even though, together, they represent only about 26 percent of U.S. women these ages.[4]
Most young men who have HIV acquired it through male-to-male sexual contact, and the risk is increasing for young men who have sex with men. Between 2001 and 2005, HIV/AIDS cases among young men ages 13-24 who have sex with men increased across all ethnic groups, with young African American/Black men worst affected.[5] Educating ourselves around these issues is key!
(sited from www.advocatesforyouth.org)
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Hands on New Orleans
Mobilizing volunteers to “Be the Change” Hands On New Orleans hosts citizens from around the world, as well as provides service opportunities for citizens in the local New Orleans community. Hands On New Orleans rallies volunteers to assist in rebuilding the neighborhoods of New Orleans in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.
What’s Happening in New Orleans Now?
New Orleans is still in recovery but progress has been made because of the contributions of people like you and I. More than 2 million voIunteers [have] participated in relief and recovery efforts in Louisiana coordinated through voluntary agencies.* In March 2008, New Orleans reached 71.8% of its pre-Katrina population. Visitors to the city of New Orleans total 7.1 million in 2007, up from 3.7 million in 2006, while residents have started re-building and moving back to New Orleans’ Lower Ninth Ward. There is still work to be done!
*Report: ”Progress through Partnership: Rebuilding Communities, Reuniting Families” (Aug.29, 2008)
U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security (www.fema.gov)
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Up Next!
Volunteer Drive for Hands On New Orleans – November 26th to 29th - Servicing Thanksgiving 2008! |
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| Creative Director, Verneda White being of service with Hands On New Orleans along side HONO Volunteers and Grammy Award
Winning R&B Artist Usher Raymond during the “Our Block” Project in November 2006. |
How to Volunteer:
- Email us at info@humanintonation.com to sign-up, receive your volunteer welcome packet, fill out the HUMAN INTONATION volunteer form and email it back to us
- Visit http://www.handsonneworleans.org/AboutUs/index.php/volunteerOpportunities.htm for Visiting Volunteer Opportunities from Hands On New Orleans
- Attend the HUMAN INTONATION volunteer workshop in New York City the first week of November (Time & Place TBC) to get a breakdown of the trip, schedule, contact numbers, and other important information. Plus this is a great opportunity to meet all those volunteering with us!
- Book your travel plans to New Orleans from November 26th to November 29th ASAP!
What We Do For You:
- Confirm your volunteer registration with Hands On New Orleans
- Give you a place to stay with HONO and meals ($25 per day) including a full Thanksgiving Meal!
- Set you up with volunteer projects on Thursday, November 27th and Friday, November 28th
- Give you a chance to see what New Orleans is all about!
We look forward to working with you in New Orleans!
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