Transform your passion into community impact. This immersive, two-part training equips you with the concrete, time-tested tools needed to analyze local power structures, uncover shared public issues, and lead effective actions in the Portland-Metro area. Whether you want to fix local housing issues, advocate for workers, or strengthen your own organization, this hands-on workshop turns passive supporters into strategic leaders.

What you will learn:

• Relational Meetings: How to conduct intentional 1-on-1 conversations that uncover shared community pressures.
• Power Analysis: Tools to map local decision-makers and find out who holds the keys to systemic change.
• Strategic Action: Methods to cut broad problems into winnable issues and build realistic public campaigns.
• Public Narrative: Techniques to tell your personal story in a way that moves others to collective action.

Event Details

• Dates & Times:
  • Part One: Saturday, August 22 | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
  • Part Two: Saturday, August 29 | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    (Note: Participants need to be able to attend both sessions.)
• Location: St. Anthony Catholic Church, 9905 SW McKenzie St, Tigard, OR 97223

Registration & Cost

• MACG Member Institutions: Free (Includes members of all MACG partner congregations, unions, and non-profits).
• Non-Members: $100 per person (Sliding scale/scholarships available upon request).

Register here!

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