Linking Hands to Fortify the Village

Linking Hands to Fortify the Village in Minnesota on 12 April 2024
Linking Hands to Fortify the Village in Minnesota on 12 April 2024
Friday, April 12, 2024, 0900 - 1600
The Family Refuge Village merges the strengths of African American churches, community, and agencies to create a within neighborhood community wellbeing system. We strengthen our ability to thrive collectively when we share knowledge, create pathways to each other, and break down barriers. The village is inclusive of teachers, preachers, extended family, neighbors, doctors, businesspersons, survivors, and more.... Most importantly it includes you. The village is rich with everything we need to nurture the next generation. The title of the April 12th Family Refuge Village Conference is Linking Hands to Fortify the Village at UROC, 2001 Plymouth Avenue North, Minneapolis MN 55411, 9:00 to 4:00. Registration available on Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-linking-hands-to-fortify-the-village-conference-registration-829033069227 The conference will equip each of us to be a resource for our neighbors, friends, and family in the village.
The presenters will include:
- Andre Dukes, VP of Parent Education for the Northside Achievement Zone, and Associate Pastor of Shiloh Temple International Ministries - Host
- Hennepin County Sheriff Dawanna Witt - Keynote Speaker
- Manu Lewis, CEO and Founder of ManUCan
- Lakeesha Jones, Author of Grand Rising
- Gloria Peterson, LICSW Clinical VP for Family Refuge Village
- Ann E Ellison, Fairview Interfaith Health Director
- Adine Stokes, Fairview Advanced Care Coordinator
- Tonia Brinston, UMN Financial Capability Educator
- Nicole Pillow- Johnson, Founder and CEO of the Inner Beauty Project
- Continental Breakfast, soul food lunch and networking opportunities with community vendors included.


URL:
Website: https://go.evvnt.com/2330253-2?pid=2874

Venue name: University of Minnesota Urban Research and Outreach-Engagement Center (UROC)

Category: Community | Local / Community
Starting Price Per Person
Free
Other Information
Where
2001 Plymouth Avenue North
Minneapolis
Minnesota 55411
United States
( Multi-Purpose Events Venue )

                 
Event Organizer Contact
Lynn Lewis
lklewis33@outlook.com
612-559-2649
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Event ID: 232163

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