by Katie DiSalvo-Thronson
HCLS is proud to partner with the Columbia Association and Howard Community College on Change Inspired, Courage Ignited, a free mini-conference on March 5, 3:30 – 7 pm at the college’s Horowitz Center.
The main goals of Change Inspired, Courage Ignited are to connect people who care about our community, to spark conversation, and to develop skills related to community engagement and service. This year’s mini-conference is focused on the important topics of mindful community engagement, youth empowerment, and racial and social justice.
We are thrilled to be hosting a national – and hometown! – racial equity hero, Andres Gonzalez, one of the co-founders of the Holistic Life Foundation and one of the co-authors of Let Your Light Shine: How Mindfulness Can Empower Children and Rebuild Communities. He will discuss how to sustain community engagement and action in the midst of challenging times and trauma, as well as the foundation’s nationally renowned methods for replacing student suspension with mindfulness, yoga, and breathwork.
We hope you’ll join us for an inspiring keynote from Mr. Gonzalez, participate in a breakout session, then build some skills in a workshop that he facilitates.
If you’d like to learn more, please check out some short videos about the Holistic Life Foundation produced by CNN and NBC. Or check out their book!
We hope you join the conversation and inspiration. Register today!
Katie is the Community Engagement and Partnerships Manager for HCLS. She loves people, the big questions, the woods, and chocolate.
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