Join us for this FREE community education and networking series focused on understanding systemic causes of poverty and the unique experiences of and resources available to communities facing higher risk of economic disparities. All events are held on the first Thursday of the month. Doors open and breakfast served at 8:30am and program runs from 9-11:30. Each program will include time for Q&A and networking. Events are open to the public, but pre-registration is requested. All events take place at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1108 E 8th Street Duluth. Parking is available in the lot on the upper side of 8th Street. Please enter on the lower level of the church.
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This session will provide a general overview of domestic violence and the most common patterns of power and control. Attendees will better understand the scope and impact of domestic violence in our communities, ways to support someone who is experiencing abuse, and resources available for survivors.
Presenter: Grace Jesch, Education and Engagement Coordinator at Safe Haven Shelter and Resource Center.
This session will explore the unique challenges facing New Americans and families with mixed immigration status in the face of changing and increasingly hostile federal policies.
Presenters: Joel Bransky, Immigration Attorney at Justice North; and Kali Kelleher, Systems Navigatior at the YWCA
Presenters: Dawn Heine and Brian Lundburg, Brightwater Health
Presenter: Emily Tribby, Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota
Presenter: Deyona Kirk, Divine Konnections and ChaQuana Carter, Family Rise Together