Calendar of Events

HOPE IN THE CITIES EVENTS

September

24 Metropolitan Richmond Forum
St Paul's Episcopal Church, 12- 2 pm

David Campt will facilitate a community forum on Building Trust for Regional Cooperation, which emphasizes "regionalism is not just about projects, but about relationships." Tee Turner says, "Our region's health depends on our ability to cooperate across lines of class, race, and jurisdiction." Participants will join a diverse group of business, non-profit, and community leaders for lunch and conversation. The interactive forum will integrate facilitated dialogue and technology, enabling participants to hear and understand differing opinions, identify shared priorities, and begin creating a collective vision. Seating is limited. Call 804 358-1764 to reserve your place.

28            Divided We Fall film showing
                        Virginia Holocaust Museum, 2 pm
                        A community dialogue will follow the screening.

Divided We Fall follows the journey of 20-year-old college student Valarie Kaur as she documents hate violence against Sikhs and Muslims in the immediate aftermath of Sept. 11, 2001 and examines the larger question of “who counts” as American. On a two-year international tour, the film has won more than a dozen awards and reached 150 campuses and communities in 90 cities across the United States.

October

keep checking back for dates in October!

November

20         Metropolitan Richmond Day
                        Downtown Richmond Marriott Hotel
                        7:30 – 9 am Community Breakfast
                        9:30 – 11:30 am Community Forum

Former Mayor of Charlotte, NC, Richard Vinroot, will address 600 community leaders drawing on his experience of forging creative partnerships. Read the full story here. Call us at 804 358 1764 or email us to reserve your table or for more information.

February 2009

27- March 1 Connecting Communities Trustbuilding Program (CCTP)
Richmond Hill, 9 am, Friday, Feb. 27 – Sunday, March 1, 4 pm

Do you want to:
•Live in a way that creates trust and encourages creative risk taking
•Offer courageous, accountable leadership that fosters collaboration and engages all parties in problem solving
•Build communities of hope and opportunity for everyone

Then take a look at Hope in the Cities' CCTP. This intensive course brings together up to 25 participants from grassroots, non-profit, government and business organizations to learn how to overcome the historical wounds, fears and misconceptions that undermine bold and creative initiatives in our communities. Visit the CCTP page to learn more.

March

6-8 Connecting Communities Trustbuilding Program
Richmond Hill, 9 am, Friday, March 6 – Sunday, March 8, 4 pm

27-29 Connecting Communities Trustbuilding Program
Richmond Hill, 6 pm, Friday, March 27 – Sunday, March 29, 4 pm