Category Archives: Events

Dec 9 2011

We’re going on the road!

We’re going out on the road this month.  We’ve been asked by friends we’ve met over the past three years to join them at local shows, youth events, community centers,  etc. to speak about our community.  This month it’s finally happening.  We will be traveling to Louisiana, Mississippi, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee and Florida.  If you’re in these states and would like to host an event for us, send an email to megan@ooecommunity.com.
 
To make this successful, we need YOUR help.  You can do this in the following ways…
 
PRAYER.  Please pray for the safety of our team while traveling.  Also pray that God opens hearts to be receptive of our message.  Pray for the needs of the communities we’re visiting.  We will post these needs on our Twitter: @openoureyes.
 
FINANCIAL.  We can’t do this without your financial support.  Our expenses for the tour total $1200 and so far we’ve raised almost 1/4th of that.  You can help by purchasing items from our store: www.openoureyes.bigcartel.com.  You can also simply make donations through Paypal using the email address brittny@ooecommunity.com.
 

 
We thank you in advance for anything you’re able to give whether it’s through prayer or finances.  Both are equally important.  We also thank you for being a part of our community.  We’re so blessed to be given the opportunity to travel to so many of you this month.  <3
 

Now we are working together to give birth to a new society within the shell of the old. Another world is possible. Another world is necessary. Another world is here. – Shane Clairborne

Dec 4 2011

Open Our Eyes presents: A Night of Conversation and Music with Falling Whistles

Society has a bad habit of twisting words and endorsing poor morals. To counteract that, it is of the utmost importance that we come together as a community and engage in honest conversation. Community allows us to form connections with people and organizations with determination to change the world.

Falling Whistles is on a mission to create peace in the Congo. Supporters are encouraged to purchase a whistle and wear it, showing that they are a whistleblower for peace. Why a whistle? In the Congo, young boys have been sent into dangerous warzones, with only a whistle to protect themselves. The Congo is ravaged by a devastating war that has taken the lives of more than six million people and that number grows daily. Children are fighting this war. This is their reality and we need to help. Falling Whistles works to help those affected by this brutal war, and they encourage you to wear a whistle and inspire more people to start talking.

Open Our Eyes is a community of people who care about understanding, treating, and helping those suffering from depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, and other personal struggles. Four out of five teens that attempt suicide give clear warning signs. By encouraging conversation and support, Open Our Eyes is working to heal people who are going through these personal battles and showing them that their life is worth this fight.

Two different groups of people, with a common thread connecting them; the desire and motivation to help others.

On December 5th, Open Our Eyes is thrilled to present A Night of Conversation and Music with Falling Whistles. The event will take place at Serda’s Coffee in Mobile, Alabama. From 6-9 pm, join these two organizations to hear some great tunes and take part in conversation with a community of people with an attitude that will change this world.

For more information about Falling Whistles please visit:http://www.fallingwhistles.com/

For more information about Open Our Eyes please visit:http://www.ooecommunity.com/

To RSVP to the event please visit:

https://www.facebook.com/peaceincongo and click on Events on the left menu.

Hope to see you there!

Dec 4 2011

Awareness Show in Chicago

On February 5, 2011, about fifty people in the Chicago area came together to support a cause- to save lives. Local bands Running in Circles and Earthbound, along side Indiana-based band Part-Time Hero came out to support Open Our Eyes and play some great music.

During the evening, two people shared why they have been affected by suicide, depression, etc. One young lady shared that after being molested, she went through a dark depression. She was too scared and felt too stuck to go to someone, and she didn’t know who to turn too. She urged those who were listening to remember that someone out there is always hurting, and you may not know why or even that they are, but if you show them that you are there for them, reach out to them, and morever, prove to them that they are not alone, it could make all the difference. After her tearful story was complete, she was hugged by several strangers.

That is the definition of community, and that is why we are here: to promote community.