You hear it all the time “organize!!” and “build people power!!” but what does it actually mean to do that? Join these two free trainings so you can learn how to actually organize and build power in your community!
Community Organizing Training
Sunday May 10th
1:30pm - 3:30pm
Rogers Park Library Branch (6907 N Clark St)
The organizing training will focus on bedrock tactics used for organizing in your community. Tools like 1-1 conversations, relationship building, identifying leaders and making ‘asks’. Chicago has a rich history of organizing so we’ll be drawing a lot on our local stories.
Campaign Strategy Training
Sunday May 31st
1:30pm-3:30pm
Merlo Library Branch ( 644 W Belmont Ave)
The campaign strategy training will focus on a “campaign strategy chart” developed by the Midwest Academy to learn how to identify decision makers, resources, and other essentials for planning an effective and winnable campaign.
About the Trainer
Jess Griffin has been organizing in various capacities on many issues for 15+ years. She has a passion for getting people the skills needed to make change in their community and to empower others.