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Ohio Poor People’s Campaign [OHPPC] Story Circle

Monday, July 20; Monday, August 17; Monday, September 21; Monday, October 19; 7-8pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

A Story Circle is a small group of individuals sitting (virtually) in a circle, sharing stories from their own experience and focusing on a common theme. We are inviting folks to engage with key themes, resources, and ideas generated by the Poor People’s Campaign [PPC].

Ohio Poor People’s Campaign [OHPPC] Story Circle

Monday, July 20; Monday, August 17; Monday, September 21; Monday, October 19; 7-8pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

A Story Circle is a small group of individuals sitting (virtually) in a circle, sharing stories from their own experience and focusing on a common theme. We are inviting folks to engage with key themes, resources, and ideas generated by the Poor People’s Campaign [PPC].

African American Male Mental Health and Wellness Conversation

Thursday, July 16, 12noon-1pm, this event will be on-line

African American men have historically been disproportionately impacted by the lack of mental health services available to them. This conversation has been planned by African American men with their mental health needs in mind. Join this important conversation with guest speakers William Stinchcomb, LCP, CDCA, and Dr. Jarhal Duncan, Owner, Licensed Independent Therapist at Minds Unltd LLC, as we identify barriers to accessing mental health services, and create solutions to overcome those barriers.

Policy Webinar on Criminal Justice, sponsored by Ohio Council of Churches

Thursday, July 16, 12noon-1pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

The Ohio Council of Churches is putting top emphasis on racism this year.

The new leaders, the Rev. Jack Sullivan and the Rev. Brandi Slaughter, have put together a meaningful program of events, including a “lunch and learn” webinar series, “Feeding the Multitude.” This interactive webinar series will be held via Zoom the third Thursday of each month from 12noon to 1pm.

This series aims to do the following.

• Deepen your knowledge on social justice issues

Simply Living Meetup Online

Wednesday, July 15, 7-8:30pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

This is the first of a new series of monthly virtual gatherings on the third Wednesday of each month. It’s an opportunity to meet others who share our values, make new friends, and do a little networking. Here’s a rough outline of how it will go [times can and will vary].

• 7-7:10pm: The facilitator will welcome everyone and will make sure that everyone is comfortable with the technology.

• 7:10-7:30pm: Introductions, maybe an ice-breaker.

Equality Ohio Legal Clinic: Virtual Intake Hours

Tuesday, July 14, 3-7pm, on-line pre-registration for this on-line event is required

Equality Ohio’s legal clinic provides free legal support to LGBTQ Ohioans, within 300% of the poverty line, who are experiencing legal hardship because of their sexual orientation or gender identity/expression.

Due to community health concerns regarding COVID-19, we are currently suspending our in-person legal clinics. Instead, our attorneys will be hosting virtual Intake Hours throughout the week. If you are in need of legal help, please contact the attorney closest to your area.

The Story of Plastic: Online Panel and Discussion

Sunday, July 12, 2pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

The Story of Plastictakes a sweeping look at the man-made crisis of plastic pollution and the worldwide effect that it has on the health of our planet and on the people who inhabit it. Spanning three continents, this film illustrates the ongoing catastrophe: fields full of garbage, veritable mountains of trash, rivers and seas clogged with waste, and skies choked with the poisonous emissions from plastic production and processing.

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