One of the many events happening this coming week:
On Tuesday, November 18, the young leaders of Public Allies Hartford will need your help.
Last month, the group of 9 AmeriCorps social change makers initiated a 10-month long Team Service Project aimed at strengthening Hartford’s non-profits, which an October 2008 United Way survey says are already suffering from the global economic crisis.
As a way for the Allies to better understand what initiatives the city needs to help the nonprofit sector, the team is holding an open Community Conversation from 6-8 p.m. in the Christ Church Cathedral House Auditorium at 45 Church Street, Hartford. Free parking will be available in the lot on the corner of Market and Columbus Blvd and free food and a free gift will also be provided.
Allies encourage Hartford residents, professionals, students and community members from all walks of life to stop by for an engaging brainstorm. The Allies will use the feedback from all community members who are interested in contributing support, ideas, and expertise to refine objectives for the project.
The looming financial crisis and the demand for projected outreach support services coupled with the decline in revenue from individual contributions-the largest single source of giving- emphasizes the need for additional nonprofit support during this critical time. As multiple challenges begin to surface, leaders from the public and private sector must join forces and decide how they can help. With your community feedback, the young leaders of Public Allies hope to play a key role in this important mission that lies ahead.
About Public Allies Public Allies is a national AmeriCorps program that seeks to advance new leadership to strengthen communities, nonprofits, and civic participation. Public Allies work for 10 months in a range of non-profit organizations, participate in weekly trainings; and perform service projects in their communities to acquire leadership, professional and personal growth.
To RSVP or learn more about Public Allies and the Community Conversation, call 860-356-4633 or email hartfordpublicallies@gmail.com.