Here2Hear

​​Helping  Everyone in the Community with Access to Improved Hearing Health.

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January:   Here2Hear will be vendors at Speaking Spirits Ministries Health Fair

February: Here2Hear Presentation: Virginia Department for the Blind and Visually Handicap

April: Providing Coronavirus Assistance and guidance to individuals with hearing loss. 

         Attending and Hosting Zoom meetings, webinars regarding COVID-19 and individuals with hearing loss.

         Advocating for individuals with hearing loss during the pandemic.

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May: Providing Effective Communication  in Emergency Kits for Individuals that are Deaf and Hard of Hearing

June 2, 2020:  Community Meeting on ADA and the COVID-19

           Mr. Steve Gordon, Assistant United States Attorney, US Department of Justice, Eastern District of Virginia

           This is not a public event. This meeting was attended by Here2Hear representatives as stakeholders

June 4, 2020: City of Richmond Aging & Disabilities Advisory Board TELECONFERENCE
                       All meetings are open to the general public

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June 16, 2020:  Addressing Concerns with Effective Communication for Deaf, Deaf Blind and Hard of Hearing Virginians During COVID-19:   

                         The use of Video Relay Interpretation, Sign Language Interpreters and Personal Support Personnel at

                                                              Testing Sites,Hospitals and Health Facilities.
                                                                                  TIME: 6 pm – 7 pm

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Saturday, Sept. 19,2020:  Webinar-  ​"Gearing Up To Vote During COVID-19: What Deaf and Hard of Hearing Virginians Must Know."
                                          Time: 10:00 - 11:00 am
                                          go to the HOME page to register

October 3, 2020:   Webinar- " Understanding COVIDWISE and Updates to Effective Communicate During COVID-19 For Deaf and Hard of   

                                                Hearing Individuals" 
                                         Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am 
                                         go to the HOME page to register

September 1, 2020 - October 30, 2020  Here2Hear Effective Communication Emergency Kits registration and pick up.

Fundraiser Friday Events

B-I-N-G-O                          September 25, 2020                6:00 pm - 7:00 pm         Visit the home page for more information.
Paint and Sip                     October 9, 2020                       6:00 pm - 7:30 pm         Visit the home page for more information.
Raffle/Trivia Night              October 23, 2020                     6:00 pm - 7:00 pm         Visit the home page for more information.
Virtual Auction                   November 6, 2020                   6:00 pm - 7:30 pm         Visit the home page for more information.

September 20- 26, 2020: Deaf Awareness Week 

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October 2020: National Audiologists Month
Past Events:

January 10, 2019                     Here2Hear is offering Federal workers affected by the Government shut down assistance with their hearing healthcare needs . This includes free hearing test, health hearing screening,  hearing aid cleanings, hearing aid batteries and hearing aid check ups. Individuals must qualify for assistance by emailing us at here2_hear@aol.com or calling us at (804) 774-8311.

For individuals who would like to donate to this cause (hearing aid batteries, wax guards, funding) please contact us. Thank you.

 February 9, 2019:                   Greater Hearing Loss Meeting - Richmond Chapter                        Richmond, VA 

                                            Here2Hear Effective Emergency Kit Distribution

This event is free and open to the public. Free emergency kits for individuals with hearing loss will be provided to attendees. Please register with Linda Wallace at grhearingloss@verizon.net or contact us at here2_hear@aol.com / (804) 774-8311 to attend and for more information.       

March 4, 2019:                                                 Open University                                                         Richmond, VA

Presenters: " I Can Hear You but I Cant Understand You.”

11:00 am – 12:00 pm

This event is private and not open to the public. To schedule Here2Hear to come to your venue for a presentation, please contact us.
3/29/19:                                               Career Day John Rolfe Middle School                             Henrico County, VA

This event is not open to the public. To have Here2hear to attend an event at your venue, to include educational institutions, please contact us.  

4/ 2019                                                Lower It or Lose It                                                          Henrico County, VA

The Lower IT or Lose It Program will conduct a pilot porgram ath John Rolfe Middle School. (Rescheduled)

4/20/19:                                              Womens Brunch Fundraiser                                             Henrico County

For more information  please email or call (804) 774-8311

5/4/19:                                                 Highland Sprrings High School Community Day              Henrico County, VA

Here2Hear will be vendors for this event and provide information on hearing heath, hearing protection, etc. 

7/1/19:                                                Cook Dough Fundraiser                                                          Henrico County, VA
Purchase your favorite cookie dough  and help Here2hear!  Stop by our office to place your order or call/text 804-774-8311. go to file:///C:/Users/shantell/Downloads/10dollarcookiedoughplus%20(1).pdf to see cookie selections.

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7/25/2019:                                   Resources for Independent Living                                         Richmond, VA

                                                Virginia State Intergrat. Team Meeting

 Here2Hear was invited to be the featured presenters to discuss our programs and resources.

9/14/19:                                                Advocacy Training                                                              Richmond, VA

                                                    Virginia Civic Engagement Table

​ ​​9/28/19:                                                Here2hear Benefit Gala                                                  Richmond, VA

​ The Virginia Museum of History and Culture                           6:30p - 10p​                        428 N. Boulevard, Richmond, VA 23220

 To purchase tickets, visit  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/here2hear-2019-benefit-gala-tickets-59382065356

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