Latest Past Events
Virtual Voices | A Frank Conversation with the Community on Race
We’ve been listening throughout our Virtual Voices series to what questions you have for our community. From conversations on how racial systems were formed, to how racist practices are embedded throughout our society and what to do when we encounter resistance to change. In this highly interactive session, you’ll have the chance to ask your questions and engage in conversations with previous speakers. To [...]
Alumni Volunteer Week | Food for Thought PowerSacks
Join us and help Food for Thought pack PowerSacks to help little ones bridge the hunger gap between the meals they receive at school and the weekend, when these meals are not available. Activities at FFT West take place indoors, please make sure you are dressed comfortably for both movement/lifting--layers are a good idea! Parking on site available. Mask and social distancing will be required at [...]
Virtual Voices | Overcoming Denial and Resistance: Tools to Having Meaningful Race and Equity Conversations
Many people naturally resist raising issues of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), because these issues can trigger feelings of a loss of power and control in others. So, what happens when you start to enact change and you’re met with resistance? What does denial and resistance look like? How do we navigate it to ensure it doesn’t stop us from making progress? Join this [...]