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LOVE to Charlottesville/ U-Va students

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LOVE to Charlottesville/ U-Va students
Swap Coordinator:rngstgstll (contact)
Swap categories: Themed  Letters & Writing  Postcards 
Number of people in swap:9
Location:International
Type:Type 2: Flat mail
Last day to signup/drop:August 22, 2017
Date items must be sent by:September 12, 2017
Number of swap partners:1
Description:

The University of Virginia in Charlotte, VA, US, was a recent site of white supremacist hate demonstrations and intimidation of students, staff,and community members.

As the community recovers from this trauma, U-Va students might benefit from some positive reminders that the world is thinking of them and holding them in their hearts.

In this swap, participants will send one postcard, notecard, or other piece of positive mail to a student organization at the University of Virginia expressing support, love, hope for a better future, encouragement in students' education, or other appropriate message for a community that has gone through a horrible threat.

A list of student organizations that support students most likely to feel targeted by white nationalist hate groups will be posted below; pick one of these groups or look up your own preferred group to send to. Send a PC or other piece of mail sharing something about your swap, your feelings about countering hate, your college experience, or encouragement to your swap partner as well.

This is a goodwill swap, so although I will check profiles and contact folks with recent 1's to do an alternative 1:1 swap, it will be open to new swappers and folks with 3's or old 1's. Feel free to set up an alternative US-only swap or swap with other participation guidelines if that suits your needs more closely, and thanks for supporting this community :)

Image is of U-Va hero Ms. Mavis Claytor, who became the first African-American student to enter and also to graduate from the U-Va School of Nursing in 1970. She entered as a transfer student the same year that Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King was assassinated. See her story here.

Discussion

rngstgstll 08/15/2017 #

All addresses should end with c/o University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, 22904. Will do my best to get exact addresses! Going to try to summarize each organization, apologize for any inaccuracies in advance -- see a comprehensive list here

Asian Student Union is an organization for Asian American and Pacific Islander advocacy. Can't find a direct address.

Black Graduate and Professional Student Organization provides opportunities for its members and the public to connect around issues of academic, economic and social empowerment. No direct address found.

Black Student Alliance serves as a place for Black students, staff, faculty and alumni to connect around issues central to all African Americans on campus. No direct address found.

Black Voices Gospel Choir performs Christian music from African American culture. No direct address found.

Chabad Jewish Heritage Student Organization provides Jewish cultural and spiritual programming for the U-Va community. No direct address found.

Student National Medical Association is run by and serves medical students of color. UVA SNMA, Office for Diversity, McKim Hall

rngstgstll 08/15/2017 #

Chapter of the National Organization of Minority Architecture Students at the University of Virginia has an interest in using architectural strategies to meet the needs of traditionally underserved communities. No direct address found.

Daniel Hale Williams Pre-Medical Honor Society supports premedical students of color. No direct address found.

Diversity in Nursing for a Better Community promotes diversity in the nursing school and nursing profession and performs community service as a way of building community. No direct address found.

DREAMERS on GROUNDS provides a safe space on campus for undocumented students and their allies. No direct address found.

Gamma Sigma Tau is fraternity on campus with a multicultural focus

Latino/ Hispanic Peer Mentorship Program partners older students with entering Latino/a/x students.

Latinx Student Alliance is a support and empowerment organization for Latinx students.

Minority Rights Coalition promotes inclusivity and diversity in the U-Va community.

rngstgstll 08/15/2017 #

NAMI on Campus at the University of Virginia has the goal of supporting the student community by breaking the silence, secrecy,and stigma around mental health conditions.

rngstgstll 08/15/2017 #

The Native American Student Union at the University of Virginia is a cultural and educational organization.

The Paul Robeson Players are a group devoted to increasing diversity in theater in the African-American tradition.

The Queer Student Union is an organization that provides a safe space and advocacy for LGBTQ+ students.

Sustained Dialogue at UVA organizes small groups of students for weekly dialogues about identity and community that challenge assumptions about others and help students to better understand each other.

Theta Nu Xi is a sorority that promotes multicultural dialogue and fellowship.

Women of Color at Virginia Law creates fellowship and connection with fellow students through community service.

There are many other organizations with students who may be particularly affected by demonstrations of white supremacist hatred or need encouragement after this event that I have missed or not listed. Please feel free to add any that you find or are interested in supporting below.

vgirlygirl 08/15/2017 #

I work at a University on the west coast and we are outraged by these events. I'm so glad you are doing this, in the name of love. I'm happy to join this swap! :)

HappyMom 08/15/2017 #

What a lovely idea for a swap. Thank you for being part of the healing. I live an hour from the University and know many alumni from there. Your kindness is refreshing.

caf1988 08/16/2017 #

I'm an alumni of UVA (Col 2011). I was debating whether to set up a swap like this. THANK YOU!!

rngstgstll 08/17/2017 #

So glad that we can do this; those of you with more personal knowledge of UVA, feel free to suggest other groups to support, or ideas for supporting the community. Together, we are better :)

Midsummerlily 08/19/2017 #

Beautiful idea for a swap! Let's love on them ðŸ’‒

caf1988 08/22/2017 #

https://atuva.student.virginia.edu/organizations

rngstgstll 08/24/2017 #

Thanks for the link! Sorry that I took a day to assign partners, guys. It's been a busy week :)

SparkJoy 08/24/2017 #

We can send to multiple groups right? Since there aren't that many of us. That's easier than choosing.

rngstgstll 09/13/2017 #

Oh, yes! Sorry that I missed your comment.

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