Congratulations to Julie Rems-Smario…a CNN Hero!
Julie Rems-Smario, was honored as a 2007 CNN Hero for her work as Executive Director and co-founder of Oakland based, DeafHope.
CNN viewers in over 80 countries nominated more than 7,000 heroes in 6 categories, with 3 finalists identified for each category. Julie was one of three finalists in the Community Crusader category for creating solutions to a local problem or social issue.
DeafHope
DeafHope’s mission is to end domestic violence and sexual assault against Deaf women and children through empowerment, education and services. You can learn more about Deaf Hope in the BAWJ Spotlight article and their website.
Congratualtions Julie!
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[...] Rems-Smario is a 2007 CNN Hero, honored for her work as Executive Director and co-founder of DeafHope. Based in Oakland CA, [...]