In the foreground, people are seated in rows of wooden chairs with their hands raised, while the background shows a large auditorium with more seating and a stage area.

Hi <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{firstname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip" fr-original-style="" style="color: rgb(42, 42, 196); overflow-wrap: anywhere; user-select: none; background-color: rgb(248, 248, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255); border-radius: 4px; margin: 0px; padding: 1px 8px; font-size: 11px; display: inline-block; box-sizing: inherit;">First name, Your recurring donation to Saint Francis de Sales School for the Deaf in Brooklyn will be charged on <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{Renewal date}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip" fr-original-style="" style="color: rgb(42, 42, 196); overflow-wrap: anywhere; user-select: none; background-color: rgb(248, 248, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255); border-radius: 4px; margin: 0px; padding: 1px 8px; font-size: 11px; display: inline-block; box-sizing: inherit;">Renewal date. Amount: <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{Renewal amount}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip" fr-original-style="" style="color: rgb(42, 42, 196); overflow-wrap: anywhere; user-select: none; background-color: rgb(248, 248, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255); border-radius: 4px; margin: 0px; padding: 1px 8px; font-size: 11px; display: inline-block; box-sizing: inherit;">Renewal amount Payment method: <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{Payment method}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip" fr-original-style="" style="color: rgb(42, 42, 196); overflow-wrap: anywhere; user-select: none; background-color: rgb(248, 248, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255); border-radius: 4px; margin: 0px; padding: 1px 8px; font-size: 11px; display: inline-block; box-sizing: inherit;">Payment method Thank you for your continued support. Zanade Mann Saint Francis de Sales School for the Deaf in Brooklyn

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SFDS strives to be a center of excellence for Deaf, DeafBlind, and Deaf Disabled children and their families, supported by our specialized staff and community partners. Through this goal we have launched Empowerment Saturday! Learning. Connection. Community.Family and Child Empowerment Saturday Program brings students and families together for a day of learning, recreation, and connection. Open to all St. Francis de Sales School for the Deaf students and their families, the program offers adapted recreational activities for students while caregivers participate in educational workshops, support groups, and family learning experiences designed to strengthen communication and confidence at home. From sports and the arts to ASL classes, language-rich activities, and opportunities to connect with other families, Empowerment Saturday creates a welcoming space where every family belongs. Program Highlights<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Adaptive sports and recreational activities</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Arts and creative experiences</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Family education workshops</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Parent support groups</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">ASL and communication strategies</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Transportation and lunch provided</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Interpretation services&nbsp;</li></ul> Your gift sustains early literacy, communication access, and family partnerships so every student thrives. How you can help support our mission:<ol fr-original-style="" style="width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="box-sizing:inherit;" style="box-sizing:inherit;">Donate: Every dollar counts. Contribute now to help us reach our goal.</li><li fr-original-style="box-sizing:inherit;" style="box-sizing:inherit;">Share: Share our campaign with your friends, family.&nbsp;<a href="https://linktr.ee/sfdesales" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" fr-original-style="" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;"></a>Your advocacy can amplify our impact.</li><li fr-original-style="box-sizing:inherit;" style="box-sizing:inherit;">Volunteer: Your time and skills can make an impact too. More info on our <a fr-original-style="" href="https://sfdesales.org/volunteering-opportunities/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">website</a>.</li></ol>Thank you for believing in our impact. Your support is invaluable.<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1786133149/wysiwyg/v9htu1zd3qnl7nbi91rx.jpg" style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; max-width: 100%; position: relative; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable"> &nbsp;

Hello <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{firstname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip" fr-original-style="" style="color: rgb(42, 42, 196); overflow-wrap: anywhere; user-select: none; background-color: rgb(248, 248, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255); border-radius: 4px; margin: 0px; padding: 1px 8px; font-size: 11px; display: inline-block;">First name, Thank you for supporting SFDS.&nbsp; Your gift supports our mission to educate the whole child through accessible, multimodal and multilingual learning in a barrier-free environment for Deaf, DeafBlind, and Deaf Disabled students through our Empowerment Saturday program. SFDSBuilding Bridges to Tomorrow for Deaf, DeafBlind, and Deaf Disabled Children<span contenteditable="false" draggable="false" fr-original-class="fr-img-caption fr-draggable" fr-original-style="width: 567px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center;" style="width: 567px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; max-width: 100%; position: relative;"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1786133472/wysiwyg/tlpcy1xm3m98wjm0doff.jpg" style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; max-width: 100%; position: relative; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable"><span contenteditable="true" fr-original-class="fr-inner" fr-original-style="" style="outline: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) solid 0px; font-size: 14px; font-weight: initial; box-sizing: border-box; opacity: 0.9; width: 100%; margin: auto; padding: 5px 5px 10px; display: block;">SFDS graphic with student photos and text: &lsquo;Empowerment Saturday 2026&#39;

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SFDS strives to be a center of excellence for Deaf, DeafBlind, and Deaf Disabled children and their families, supported by our specialized staff and community partners. Through this goal we have launched Empowerment Saturday! Learning. Connection. Community.Family and Child Empowerment Saturday Program brings students and families together for a day of learning, recreation, and connection. Open to all St. Francis de Sales School for the Deaf students and their families, the program offers adapted recreational activities for students while caregivers participate in educational workshops, support groups, and family learning experiences designed to strengthen communication and confidence at home. From sports and the arts to ASL classes, language-rich activities, and opportunities to connect with other families, Empowerment Saturday creates a welcoming space where every family belongs. Program Highlights<ul><li>Adaptive sports and recreational activities</li><li>Arts and creative experiences</li><li>Family education workshops</li><li>Parent support groups</li><li>ASL and communication strategies</li><li>Transportation and lunch provided</li><li>Interpretation services </li></ul> Your gift sustains early literacy, communication access, and family partnerships so every student thrives. How you can help support our mission:<ol><li>Donate: Every dollar counts. Contribute now to help us reach our goal.</li><li>Share: Share our campaign with your friends, family. <a href="https://linktr.ee/sfdesales" target="_blank"></a>Your advocacy can amplify our impact.</li><li>Volunteer: Your time and skills can make an impact too. More info on our <a href="https://sfdesales.org/volunteering-opportunities/" target="_blank">website</a>.</li></ol>Thank you for believing in our impact. Your support is invaluable.<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1786133149/wysiwyg/v9htu1zd3qnl7nbi91rx.jpg" style="width:600px;display:block;vertical-align:top;margin:5px auto;text-align:center;cursor:pointer;padding:0px 1px;user-select:none;position:relative;box-sizing:inherit;max-width:100%" />

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