Some of GRIL’s staff had the privilege of attending different trainings in Grand Rapids. Here are a few highlights:
– ToP facilitator training: Kelvin and Denise had the chance to be challenged as facilitators in The Focused Conversation Method Model.
– Midwest Academy Organizing for social change training: Jevon was able to attend this training on Wednesday and Thursday. Here’s a little of what he experienced: “Passion is not enough, you must have a relationship to power.” Community organizing training through the Midwest Academy, helped to identify a number of considerations involved with community organizing. The two day workshop introduced a variety of considerations and tools including the strategy chart that helps to outline and layout a plan, based on power, to win. After all isn’t that the ultimate goal in fighting for social justice?
– 4th Annual Collegiate network Summit: Jevon and Denise attended this Summit which focused on college students and volunteerism