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What Now: Health Equity: A Teen-Led Townhall

Virtual Event

Join the conversation about how teens can turn their passion around health equity into real change in Rhode Island. Led by Classical High Schooler, Deb Adekunle, the panel includes Young Voice program manager Andrea Gonzalez & RI State Representative David Morales to talk about how to get involved in state action around Medicare for All, […]

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Why It Matters: Democratic Participation Among the Refugee Community

Virtual Event

Join the Refugee Dream Center on April 1, 2021 from 4:00 - 5:00 pm EST as they discuss the importance of democratic participation among the refugee community with leaders in the state! The webinar will cover important topics like the voting process, elections, and more. We will also reflect on historical events that have made […]

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What Now: Climate Justice: A Teen-Led Townhall

Virtual Event

Join the conversation about how teens can turn their passion around climate justice into real change in Rhode Island. Led by MET High Schooler, Brandon Feliz, the panel includes Sunrise Movement program manager Joselin Morente & RI State Senator Sam Bell to talk about how to get involved in state action around climate justice. What […]

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What Now: Education Reform: A Teen-Led Townhall

Virtual Event

Join the conversation about how teens can turn their passion around education reform into real change in Rhode Island. Led by local high schoolers, Deb Adekunle (Classical), Brandon Feliz (the MET), Dakota Watjen(East Prov), & RI State Senator Tiara Mack to talk about how to get involved in state action around reform within the education […]

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Voting in the Age of Breonna

Virtual Event

Join Stages of Freedom April 26 and 27, 2021 at 5:30 pm EST for a free two-part virtual civics lesson in democracy, voting rights, and political literacy featuring local and national legislators, a video by Haus of Glitter, dramatic presentations of historic political courage, and a discussion of case studies of Black civic engagement. Click […]

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Voting in the Age of Breonna

Virtual Event

Join Stages of Freedom April 26 and 27, 2021 at 5:30 pm EST for a free two-part virtual civics lesson in democracy, voting rights, and political literacy featuring local and national legislators, a video by Haus of Glitter, dramatic presentations of historic political courage, and a discussion of case studies of Black civic engagement. Click […]

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TransVoteRI.com Launch & Town Hall

Zoom RI, United States

Join Thundermist Health Center’s Trans Health Access Team for the virtual launch of TransVoteRI.com — a new website providing voter resources for trans, non-binary, and gender-diverse Rhode Islanders. Because trans and non-binary citizens who do not have identification documents that match their appearance, gender, or name may face obstacles to voting, TransVoteRI.com features a comprehensive […]

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Blocked at the Ballot: How Homelessness Creates Barriers to Civic Participation

Zoom RI, United States

In 2020, on any given night in RI, 1,104+ persons experienced homelessness. Studies show that as few as 1 in 10 people experiencing homelessness vote in elections. What are the barriers to voting and civic engagement for people experiencing homelessness in our state? What would be possible for our community if more unhoused Rhode Islanders […]

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Youth Homelessness & Civic Engagement

Virtual Event

The Youth Homelessness & Civic Engagement is a youth-centered workshop about access to civic education and the barriers to voting and engagement for youth experiencing homelessness. View the live stream by clicking here or at the link below. The Youth Homelessness & Civic Engagement program is supported by the XIX: Shall Not Be Denied: Why […]

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Certified Nonprofit Accounting Professional (CNAP) Training

Sprout - Annex Training Room 166 Valley St Building 6M Suite 103, Providence, NY, United States

A nationally-recognized certification program, the Certified Nonprofit Accounting Professional (CNAP) training program teaches critical skills and best practices specific to nonprofit financial management. A CNAP designation certifies the expertise and commitment of nonprofit financial managers and accounting professionals. Program graduates leave with the know-how and action plans they need to make an impact in their […]

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