Human Rights & Bahia Street
November 16, 2009 | Nancy BaconI just came back from the University of Washington Bothell campus where I gave a talk about human rights in Brazil. While Bahia Street does not frame its work in a human rights framework, our model speaks directly to the words expressed in Article 1 of the UN Declaration of Human Rights. If we believe that all people have dignity, the ability to reason, and a conscience that tells them right from wrong, it is not a big jump to believe that all people have the right to have their authority, knowledge, and ability to draw conclusions to complex problems honored with the opportunity to run social change projects within their own society. Bahia Street’s model operationalizes the spirit behind the Eleanor Roosevelt’s words: “Such are the places where every man, woman, and child seeks equal justice, equal opportunity, equal dignity without discrimination. Unless these rights have meaning there, they have little meaning anywhere. Without concerted citizen action to uphold them close to home, we shall look in vain for progress in the larger world.” Local people seeking equal justice, working close to home. In a place where discrimination still persists, Bahia Street is making a difference by offering a different model for how we can make a difference in our world.
November 3-December 15: Spa Scotta Supports Bahia Street
November 10, 2009 | Bahia StreetDECEMBER 3 – Winter Chic Boutique
Spa Scotta is hosting a “Winter Chic Boutique” highlighting local vendors and crafts people. 10% of all proceeds will benefit Bahia Street. Spa Scotta is located in the Northcut Landing, West Building on 25th Ave. NE, across from University Village, at: 4915 25th Ave NE , Suite 103 West.
NOVEMBER 3-DECEMBER 15: On-line Gift Certificate & Retail Purchases
During this time period, Spa Scotta will donate 5% of all gift certificates and retail items purchased through their webpage. Just enter “Bahia” in the coupon field.
December 10: Spa Scotta Benefit
November 10, 2009 | Bahia StreetJoin us for Spa Night as Spa Scotta near Seattle’s University Village provides its signature services on
behalf of Bahia Street! Got a holiday party? Go in style while supporting a great cause. Abbreviated versions of Spa Scotta’s signature services will be available including brow shaping, polish changes, and massages in exchange for donations to Bahia Street. The Spa will also be donating to Bahia Street a percentage of all retail and gift certificate sales made that evening. Music, food, Samba dancing. Requested donation is $25 per service. RSVP to Bahia Street at (206)633-1724 or info@bahiastreet.org.
Spa Scotta is located in the Northcut Landing, West Building on 25th Ave. NE, across from University Village, at: 4915 25th Ave NE , Suite 103 West.
