Raindrop Social Let's Talk was held at Turquoise Center last Thursday. A group of open minded people speaking from the heart came together to talk about forgiveness.No one was there to fix one another, or to prove a point, but to share our experiences in a meaningful conversation. The evening as a whole was a great experience for everyone in this room.

We were inspired to see the many aspects of forgiveness being discussed with such awareness and thoughtfulness. At the end of the conversation, table hosts at each table summarized their discussion for everyone. We found out that every table spontaneously investigated a different aspect of the topic.

Thank you to all who joined us. We look forward to seeing you at our next Raindrop Social Let's Talk event.

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News media reported about developments in Turkey today regarding actions of Turkish Armed Forces.

For more than 40 years, Fethullah Gulen and Hizmet participants have advocated for, and demonstrated their commitment to, peace and democracy. We have consistently denounced military interventions in domestic politics. These are core values of Hizmet participants. We condemn any military intervention in domestic politics of Turkey.

Events on the ground are moving quickly and it would be irresponsible for us to speculate on them. We remain concerned about the safety and security of Turkish citizens and those in Turkey right now.
Comments by pro-Erdogan circles about the movement are highly irresponsible.

About Alliance for Shared Values

The Alliance for Shared Values (AFSV) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that serves as a voice for dialogue organizations affiliated with Hizmet, a civil society movement inspired by prominent preacher and peace advocate Fethullah Gülen. Based in New York, the Alliance strives to promote peace and to eliminate prejudice and discrimination against any or all ethnic, cultural and religious communities. To learn more about the Alliance please visit www.afsv.org.

About Fethullah Gülen

Fethullah Gülen is an Islamic scholar, preacher and social advocate, whose decades‐long commitment to interfaith tolerance and altruism has inspired millions in Turkey and around the world. Gülen is the honorary chairman of the Rumi Forum, Washington, DC; the Intercultural Dialogue Platform, Brussels, Belgium; and the Foundation of Journalists and Writers, Istanbul, Turkey.

Raindrop Women’s Association has partnered with UNICEF USA and United Against Human Trafficking to hold a panel discussion on May 12th. It was about Human trafficking in Houston and beyond. The professionals who work local and international to heal this problem have discussed a broad range of topics.

As the program MC, Pamela Greenwood, Media/Public Relations Director at Harris County Precinct 7, welcomed guests and opened the program. Honorable Teta banks gave an introductory speech for the discussion topic. In her speech, Teta mentioned many facts and aspects of human trafficking. After Filiz Camuz’s (Executive Director of Raindrop Women’s Association) welcome speech, the discussion has started.

Raindrop Turkish House held a prayer vigil and press conference in Houston for Standing Against Terrorism/Commemoration for the Victims of terrorist attack in Istanbul Turkey.  Many dignitaries, community members and media have came to support Turkish American community and to share their grieve after the tragic and heartbreaking incident on Tuesday, June 28, 2016 in Istanbul Turkey.