Virtual Briefing Watch Party & Roundtable Discussion
The Rochester Nonprofit Consortium is organizing a “Watch Party” and Roundtable Discussion for the virtual briefing, “Recovering from the Policy-Based Disaster of Federal Immigration Policy” hosted by the Minnesota Council of Foundations (MCF)’s Disaster Philanthropy Working Group. We invite leaders from the community to come together and watch the briefing (10:00-11:30am), which will be immediately followed by a facilitated discussion about how best to support resilience and recovery in our community (11:30am-1:00pm).
*Participants are welcome to join for all or part of the time. Lunch will be provided, RSVPs are encouraged and appreciated.
From MCF’s event page:
MCF’s Disaster Philanthropy Working Group is responding to a human-made disaster related to federal immigration policy. The impacts of these policies are both deep and wide-spread and are affecting the state on both the individual and community levels. The impacts to the economy, social trust, and faith in our institutions appear to be both significant and long lasting. A virtual briefing is being organized to discuss the needs and the possible strategies for community recovery and improved resilience.
In organizing this briefing, MCF is consulting with the Hummingly Foundation, which provides resources and workshops that recognize recovery from a disaster, crisis, or trauma isn’t only about physical rebuilding, but is also really about community wellbeing and resilience. The organization provides ‘education and resources to make recovery more human – helping both communities and their supporters navigate the emotional, social, and practical challenges ahead.’
Hummingly’s focus is on ‘sustaining the supporters’ and those on the front lines and making sure they have the tools and resources to recover and continue to engage in the work.
