PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The Equity Community of Practice Program is a bi-weekly space intended to convene members of Regional Food Banks (RFB) and Partner Agencies (PA) in Oregon and SW Washington. This virtual space is intended to support participants in experiencing and building on skills that sustain themselves in their equity work and build a robust social network among our service area. 

Over the course of 8 sessions, starting in April 2025, the Network Equity & Racial Justice (NERJ) team will facilitate 2 hour sessions to:

• Foster Connection - Reduce isolation by creating a supportive community where members can share ideas, experiences, and resources

• Build Leadership Capacity - Equipping participants with practical strategies to influence policies, programs, and everyday interactions in their organizations

• Encourage Collaborative Problem-Solving - Provide a space for dialogue around challenges, brainstorming opportunities, and sharing best practices

• Deepen Self & Community Care - Balancing professional demands with self-care, promoting resilience, and longevity in equity work

• Emphasize Action & Reflection - Integrate reflection opportunities to help participants identify next steps and apply new insights into their work

The NERJ team will offer discussion, practice, reflection and integration spaces throughout our time together to ensure participants have a fulfilling experience with each other and with themselves. Our hope is for you to be able to take on some of the inner work that equity work requires and embracing softness and tenderness is a hard world. 

The Equity Community of Practice is an extension of our ongoing monthly sessions. If you already love our trainings and workshops, we would love to have you in this upcoming cohort!

PLEASE SIGN UP HERE 

JOIN OUR VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSE ON MARCH 20 FROM 10:30 AM TO 11:30 AM

Not sure this Community of Practice is for you? Join Aster and K'at at our upcoming VIRTUAL Open House to learn more about the Equity Community of Practice. This will be our 4th Cohort and we'd love to be in community with you as continue building an equitable food distribution network. Come and get your questions answered and see if this is the right time for you to join this Equity Community of Practice. 

You’re invited to learn about our upcoming Equity Community of Practice Program launching in April! A community of practice is a place to connect with other folks across the network engaging in equity work. If you already love our trainings and workshops, we would love to have you in this upcoming cohort! 

REGISTER HERE

MORE DETAILS ABOUT THE SESSIONS

Workshop Schedule

all sessions are virtual, drop-in style & held on Tuesdays from 10:00am-12:00 pm (PST)

Click here for the full schedule & session details! 

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