Thursday, February 4, 2010

DENDERAH HOUSE BROTHERHOOD

DENDERAH HOUSE BROTHERHOOD

ABOUT US;

WE ARE A FOUNDATION OF YOUNG SGL MEN(same gender loving men&) FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE AND CREATIVE EXPRESSIONS who meet to
.share our thoughts
.views
.opinions
.feelings
and LEARN FROM EACH OTHER ABOUT OUR SELVES AND NEED FOR POSITIVE INTERACTION AND ENGAGMENT WITH MEN &WOMEN WHO SEEM TO BE MIS -UNDERSTOOD AND MARGINALIZED FROM SOCIETY base on OUR sexual preferences
WE TAKE COMFORT & pride in learning about afrikan culture WHICH IS THE WORLDS CULTURE and spirituality how to balance our mind soul, body in holistic ways and be one with ourselves ,values, goals ,inner BEING and become one with our sexual self without feeling guilty , our programs serve as a anchor in a world that seems to be PURSUADED BY THE NEGATIVE STIGMA ABOUT SAME GENDER LOVING PEOPLES our goal is to overcome the stero-types BY EDUCATING OURSELVES AND OTHERS AND DEFINE WHO WE ARE AND REMOVE THE STSERO TYPES that has been attach to same gender loving men and women as sexual crazed, abuse,neurological imbalance predatory beings who are a product of european/westernized conditioning as a result of slavery or individuals who only focus is satisfying our lower needs who do no service towards the efforts and objectives of the liberation OF OPPRESS PEOPLES of the afrikan- american communities,we honor those who stand for social justice minus the hate teachings our members consist of everyday people from every walk of life from teachers,councelors,artisticholistic spiritual men & women who want to give back and make a difference in the world that we feel will help heal the social ills of our community and leave a path for other generation to follow & help guide towards their own goals & objectives and leave off where other pioneers left off making a difference

WHAT DOES THE TITLE DENDERAH MEAN?

IT was coin from the ancient eyptian temple in afrika which represent the astrological bodies of the heavens and position of the planets and stars which birth the science of astrology call solar biology associated with a feminine diety by the name of hat-hor she is the goddess of ''pleasure,love,sexuality'' and we model ourselves after a culture which represent male and fe-male as well as homosexual genderideals as we can see represented by the DIETY tut ankhenatun who had male features and feminine characteristics a hermorphadite product of nature ,our ancestors taught in the pyramid text that gender is a thing of the body mind a thing of the soul and although many of our afrikan -american spoke persons disagree with THE lifestyle of our community and that it has no place in kemet is soley base on their prejudices ,its doesn't prevent those of us who belong from aspiring back to oneness WITH THE CREATOR once the prejudices are removed we can see where our SAME GENDER LOVING PEOPLE fit in natures plan

WHAT DOES THIS FOUNDATION REPRESENT?

WE represent the nucleus for same gender loving men to gather and act as a catlyst or force for change,we are a bridge between those of us who wish to empower OURSELVES through culture,art,communication,spirituality,EMPOWERMENT LOVE FOR self & kind and mentor those that need support and show case their gifts for others to share and inspire our people to be free from social oppression of any kind that include those of our own community and blossom like a lotus full of color AS NATURE INTENDED and most importantly BRING AWARENESS TO THE FIGHT AGAINST AIDS AND HIV AND SET A NEW TREND IN OUR LIFESTYLE THAT WILL ALLOW US TO PERSERVE OUR VALUES AND LOVE FOR SELF

WHAT TYPE OF ACTIVITIES GO'S ON IN THE HOUSE ?

our goal is to help our youngmen& sisters appreciate the traditions of our culture & HSITORY through the rites of passage in which we prepare our sgl young men/women to become more equip to handle the challenges of being young black gay unique and develop a renewed sense of being
There are program for those between 17-21 and will require parental consent from one custodial parent / or legal gaurdian who will be assign mentors and assessments as needed
THE OLDER MEN of our foundation who ranges in ages from 21 to 35 serve as elders/teachers/babas(fathers/brothers sisters) in the lifestyle or gatekeepers of our way life who have experience as well as commendable role models and are able to guide our youth ,inspire, and support as well as share with them their experiences
our young men go through a initiation/rites of passage upon completion they are awarded A CERTIFICATE of completion AND ready to engage in their social calling & move towards goals with a new consiousness whatsoever that may be and serve as a pillar in our community and learnt in the ways of our ancestors and spirtually guided along the way
some of the programs in the rites to passage include the following

.knowing thyself (workshops)
.personal development (workshops)
.maintenance programs (workshops)
.cultivating your potential (workshops)
.building your temple(health courses)HIV AWARENESS PREVENTION
.life strategies (workshops)
.making your connection to personal ancestor ritual(u recieve a name)
.completion of program follow by drumming award ceremony(graduation)

GATEKEEPERS PROGRAM;(for those who complete workshops and are members)
WE meet every other week(fridays)
the elders /mentors/gatekeepers talk about issues of concern
we invite the sgl world to showcase their art,projects,literature,music and speak
we participate in spiritual RITUALS to foster a bond with nature and our inner self
we participate in events in our community as well as outreach(hiv awareness and homeless teens
we mentor our youth and make time for fun & games
we host parties & retreats
we support and offer a shoulder to cry on in time of lost (grievences)and positive support when pursuing a goal
we build programs that help those in need(housing referrals,medical,psychological health challenges)
while still growing ourselves and finding new ways to be a positive pillar for change

THE TALKING DRUM(OUR NEWSLETTER)
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This is a section i drafted for information that comes through to our supporters when we see or hear of any news inwhich members of our community are in distress and need of our helping hand as we know there many issues that affect this community and we need to spread awareness and LEARN TO ASK THE RIGHT QUESTIONS AND CONCERN OURSLEVES AND NOT BE AFRAID to get involved raise issues that we would normally ignore OR OVERLOOK we sponsor all media that tells our stories and honors us in our accomplishment so when u hear the TALKING drum that means pay close attention and get involved we all we have at the end of the day unity overcomes all challenges

ANNOUNCEMENTS;(THE ASCENDED ONE)

I would like to give my condolences to two young men who lost their life at a early age do to health complications & one to a insidious murder who names & pic are not posted but will be may they rest in the ancestral realms in peace ashe.(

please excuse this site is still under construction

WE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT FOR HELPING US BUILD A HOUSE WHERE LOVE STRENGTH AND UNITY SELF-AWARENESS IS THE FOUNDATION
WE REALIZE WE MAKE THE DIFFERENCE!

YOUR DONATIONS ARE NOT TAX-DEDUCTIBLE

for more information about our foundation contact me
e-mail golfus30@yahoo.com
to SUPPORT US IN OUR EFFORTS leave your name contact number e-mail
golfus30@yahoo.com
TO become a member of DENDERAH
golfus30@yahoo.com
646 671-6109


DONATIONS
will be acknowledge and complimented with all access passes to our community events BECOME A LIFETIME SUPPORTER
Aider $100.00
Builder $200.00
Visionary $500.00
contact me at golfus30@yahoo.com to direct donations
ALL DONORS WILL RECEIVE PROGRESS REPORTS
AND UPDATES ON HOW RESOURCES ARE UTILIZED

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DO LEAVE
your name
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e-mail
contact number

you can inquire for membership also and orientation which takes place every other tuesday 7pm-9pm(CHANGES ACCORDING TO VENUE OR LOCATIONS)

Monday, December 28, 2009

DENDERAH HOUSE inc.

ABOUT US;
DENDERAH HOUSE was started by myself after working with many disadvantage inner city youth from various non-profit organizations in new york city with the idea in mind to build a foundation which caters to those in need of a enviourment which cultivates the potential of young sgl(same gender loving) men and give them a support system that does not take advantage but give a advantage to them no matter their sexual orientation,belief,political status etc tec a brotherhood & sisterhood that gathers those who wish to make a impact in the life of others and serve as a pillar to those who need someone to look up to depend on as well as support which is why we call our gaurdian program ''gatekeepers'' a name coin by a great speaker teacher guide name malidoma

OUR MISSION;
DENDERAH HOUSE INC. SEEKS TO CREATE A SAFE HAVEN WHERE SAME GENDER LOVING MEN AND WOMEN CAN COME WHO SEEK HELP IN THEIR PERSONAL AND LONG TERM GOALS AND FEEL ACCEPTED AND NOT BE SUBJECTED TO WHAT SOCIETY DICTATES WHAT THEY SHOULD BE BASE ON THE IGNORANCE AND PREJUDICES THAT HAS BEEN ATTACH WITH BEING GAY WHICH IN MY EXPRESSION IS ANOTHER WORD FOR UNIQUE,OUR HOUSE IS A HOME TO OUR CHILDREN FROM AGES 17-21 AND WE PROVIDE A ENVIOURMENT WHERE THEY CAN BE INSPIRED GROW ENCOURAGED LEARN AND APPRECIATE THEIR CULTURE AND EXPRESS SPIRITUALITY,WE ARE NOT A GOV FUNDED PROGRAM SO DONATIONS & GRANTS ARE WHAT KEEPS OUR WORKSHOPS AND PROGRAMS GOING AND SEEK YOUR SUUPORT IDEAS WHICH WE APPRECIATE AND ACKNOWLEDGE IN OUR MONTHLY NEWSLETTERS AND EVENTS


OUR WORKSHOPS;

WE MEET EVERY LAST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH TO DISCUSS ISSUES OF CONCERN EXPRESSING OUR VIEWS GIVING INSIGHT ABOUT SUBJECTS THAT HELP US UNDERSTAND OUR WORLD AND EACH OTHER AND TALK ABOUT WAYS WE CAN INTERVENE AND POSITIVELY IMPACT OUR YOUNG PEOPLE AND EDUCATE THE COMMUNITY ABOUT THE LIFE AND THE LIFESTYLE WE LIVE AND MAKE OUR ROLE MODELS AS GATEKEEPERS VISIBLE IN OUR COMMUNITY TO OUR YOUNGER PEOPLE WHEREVER IN THE SCENE THEY MAY BE
AS WELL AS CONSTRUCTING POSITIVE ACTIVITIES THAT WILL ENHANCE INSPIRE EDUCATE VALIDATE AFFIRM AND RE-LINK THEM TO THEIR CULTURE,PRIDE,POTENTIAL

TITLE (NO DATES)

.THE SCIENTIFIC BREAKDOWN ON MALE FE-MALE(SHE-MALE)ANATOMY
.WAS COMING OUT A PAINFUL TRANSITION FOR YOU?
.ARE DL MEN GIVING THE LIFE A BAD REPUTATION?
.DOES RELIGION CONTRIBUTE TO HOMOPHOBIA?
.BEING DISOWN BY FAMILY MEMBERS
.IS SEX ALL SAME GENDER MEN WANT?
.TOP-BOTTOM VERSATILE BI-SEXUAL TRANS-GENDER WHAT IT MEANS?
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OUR GATEKEEPER TRAINING IS FOR THOSE WHO WISH TO BE ROLE MODELS AND PROVIDE OUR YOUTH WITH

.moral support
.spiritual cultivation
.personal development
.career advise
.education objective
.health
.peer counciling
.youth conflict intervention

and include more workshops that help us meet our youth needs,upon completeing our program we would like to celebrate it with a leaving home ceremony which means our clients has completed our programs successfuly and has found direction in their pursuits and has more insight into their life we affectionately call our youth'sons & daughters'' those who work as our facilitators who mentors our (young adults ) we affectionately referre to as house mothers /or fathers or brothers-sisters because we want to re-create that family enviourment where love,support,motivation,guidance can be given.......

OUR HOUSE;

We will eventually with the help of private & public donors as well as our own fundraising events occupie a larger venue where our office,departments,and workshops and brotherhood /AND FAMILY meetings will take place and we hope to attract the help of those who share the same passion as me for our sgl youth no matter what sexual gender or religious views political views you may hold we encourage unity with ourselves WITH RESERVATIONS TO OUR CULTURAL AND ANCESTRAL PRACTISES
and seek to encourage through public relations positive alliances with the community...

DONATIONS;

WE at DENDERAH HOUSE APPRECIATE the contributions you make towards our building process we will acknowledge all supporters and to show our appreciation Add your name to our mthly news letters and provide ALL ACCESS passes to all our events good for one year for those who make a pledge
over $500.00
events include dinner parties,talent shows,theater events,boat rides, sponsor by us throughout the year
we accept your help with our current needs which you can either donate to offset our office and admisnistartive cost

YOU ARE THE REASON WE CAN SUCCEED YOUR PASSION IS OUR DRIVE AND FUEL TO BUILDING A BETTER PLACE FOR OUR COMMUNITY


CONTACT 646 671-6109 OR EMAIL GOLFUS30@YAHOO.COM