Stars of Hope team works to uplift communities struck by tragedy
A special group works to use the power of art to bring healing to communities struck by tragedy. NBC’s Blayne Alexander shares the story of Stars of Hope on TODAY.
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Stars of Hope tour visits Greensburg
eff Parness founded Stars of HOPE, Hope Across America, a group that brings inspiration to communities affected by disaster which began in Greensburg after the 2007 tornado devastated that city. He brought his entourage back to Kiowa County last week, visiting with school children, some of whom were in kindergarten 12 years ago when he […]
Hope For a Survivor
Julie Swann-Paez, center, talks about her experiences as a survivor of the terrorist attack at the San Bernardino Inland Regional Center four years ago and the Stars of Hope Program at BASIS Flagstaff during a visit by the Hope Across America Tour to the school. Watching Swann-Paez is Jeff Parness, founder and executive director of […]
We Were A Stain On The County’: San Bernardino Survivor Gets New Start In Arizona
In 2015, Julie Paez was shot twice at the Inland Regional Center in San Bernardino, California. Paez, an inspector with San Bernardino County Environmental Health Services at the time, was at the center for a training event.
Hurricane Michael inspired artwork on display at Panama City Center for the Arts
Many artists find inspiration for their artwork in unlikely places. A former local artist, Paula Rotschafer, used watercolors to paint several pieces of art inspired by the devastation of Hurricane Michael and now the Bay Arts Alliance has her artwork on display at the Panama City Center For The Arts. Staff with The Center For […]
Investigation into Farmington explosion continues; stars of HOPE hang around Farmington
Sep. 25–FARMINGTON — The site of last week’s deadly explosion at the LEAP central office on Farmington Falls Road is under investigation by New England Fire Cause and Origin, which works with insurance companies.
Stars of HOPE appear in Farmington
FARMINGTON – Painted stars have appeared at the site of the Sept. 16 explosion at 313 Farmington Falls Road and the local fire and police stations, as an expression of support and solidarity from a foundation rooted in the response to the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
Jackson Hole residents respond to El Paso shooting with healing arts
Some Jackson Hole residents are reaching out to a grieving community in El Paso, Texas, following a mass shooting that killed 22 people there last weekend. “Probably every community in the U.S. feels a sense of hopelessness,” Jackson resident Heather DeVine said. “Other than talking to their local government representatives, it’s also really important to […]
“Stars of Hope,” increased security greet STEM School students as classes resume 3 months after…
