Words of Hope by Banning, Sarah https://padlet.com/sbanning4/yfgnswa8p5l4vacb For a decade, we have gathered not simply to endure, but to practice hope, actively, collectively, and with intention. Through the WOCIA community, we have fortified ourselves as individuals while building solidarity across generations. The conference "Hope As Practice: A Decade of Empowerment, Creativity, and Connection" is our opportunity to celebrate how far we have come, honor what has sustained us, and affirm what we continue to build together. Words of Hope is a place to exchange messages of hope and wisdom with each other. Using the padlet, we invite you to share an inspirational message to a fellow attendee, words that have carried you, words you wish you had received, or words that speak to the possibilities ahead. After you have written your message, explore the words shared by your fellow conference attendees. May they remind you of our collective, intergenerational strength. Hope is not passive. It is something we practice — together. Meditate. Manifest. en-us 2026-04-28 17:51:49 UTC 2026-05-08 15:42:56 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/2665.png sbanning4 https://padlet.com/sbanning4/yfgnswa8p5l4vacb/wish/3889260925 Click the plus sign in the bottom right corner to contribute your own messages of affirmation and solidarity.


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"Celebrate with me that every day, something has tried to kill me and failed..." Lucille Cliffon

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