Building a More Inclusive Community
Next session: Wednesday, July 1, 2026 | 6:00pm-7:30pm
Details:
Greater knowledge builds greater empathy and ensures everyone has a place in our community. Learn about different populations in and around Charlottesville from local nonprofit service providers and their constituents.
July 1 | Immigration | 6:00–7:30 pm
Javier Raudales, Executive Director, Sin Barreras
Bashar Karim, Immigration Program Manager, IRC
August 5 | Food Insecurity | 6:00–7:30 pm
September 2 | Homelessness | 6:00–7:30 pm
Shayla Washington, Executive Director, Blue Ridge Area Coalition for the Homeless
Owen Brennan, Executive Director, The Haven
October 7 | Women in Recovery | 6:00–7:30 pm
Kristina Smith, Executive Director, Georgia’s Friends
November 4 | Adults with Intellectual Disabilities | 6:00–7:30 pm
December 2 | Formerly Incarcerated | 6:00–7:30 pm
Thank you to The Center’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee for its work creating engaging programs that offer continuous learning, foster inclusive behaviors, and challenge learned biases.
Open to all.
Location:
The Center
Seats available: 50