This fall, OHI is offering 2 mini advocacy training series. This is a small, interactive workshop program, and space is limited. Both series are virtual, totally free, and are open to all Open Hearts members.

In October, we’re offering Advocacy Training 101: Homelessness and Housing Basics. In November, we’re offering Advocacy Training 201: Advocacy Skills! This 2-session training will help you learn and practice different tactics to advocate for housing and shelters in your neighborhood and on a city- and state-wide level.

We encourage folks to join both the November 13 and November 20 sessions in order to get the most out of the training, but if you are unable to do so, you are welcome to join just one! See below for descriptions of the sessions and RSVP info. NOTE: This series is a small, interactive workshop program, and space is limited. If you RSVP initially and are no longer able to attend, no hard feelings--we understand that life happens--but we ask you to cancel your RSVP so we can admit additional participants off the waitlist.

• Advocacy Skills Session 1 - Thursday, November 13, 6:30pm-8:30pm on Zoom

  • Learn how to have difficult conversations about homelessness with other housed neighbors

  • RSVP here

• Advocacy Skills Session 2 - Thursday, November 20, 6:30pm-8:30pm on Zoom

  • Learn how to speak at Community Board meetings

  • Learn how to lobby elected officials

  • RSVP here

Sign up using the buttons below or above! Questions? Email Will at will@openheartsinitiative.org.