Building a More Inclusive Community

Next session: Wednesday, November 4, 2026 | 6:00pm-7:30pm

Details:

Greater knowledge builds greater empathy and ensures everyone has a place in our community. Learn about issues facing different populations in and around Charlottesville with representatives from local nonprofit organizations and their constituents. 

October 7  |  Women: Recovery & Resilience  |  6:00–7:30 pm
Kristina Smith, Executive Director, Georgia’s Friends
Andrea Mayfield, Co-Executive Director, The Women's Initiative
Shelly Wood, Co-Executive Director, The Women's Initiative

November 4  |  Adults with Intellectual Disabilities  |  6:00–7:30 pm
Rorie Hutter, Executive Director, Innisfree Village

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: 54

RSVP: DEI Speaker Series: Women - Recovery and Resilience (October 7)