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CNG Meeting: Role of the Community Networking Group in advocacy re transit planning going forward Nov 19, 2015 09:00 AM Jul 10, 2024 09:32 AM Transit Services: Follow-up Discussion Update and Reflections from October Conversation: Overview of themes Agency Survey results City Transit Planner’s Observations
Screen Agers: Growing Up in the Digital Age Sep 25, 2023 08:30 PM Sep 06, 2024 10:15 AM Join us on Monday September 25 7pm-8:30pm. RPS Middle Schools are collectively offering a three-part event series to support parents and caregivers to students ages 10 - 18. This series will navigate concerns about growing up in the digital age, uncovering skills for stress resilience, and addressing vaping, drugs, and alcohol. After each film screening a discussion will be hosted by one of our School-Based Mental Health Practitioners.
Immigrant Entrepreneurs Summit - The 16th Annual National IES Nov 18, 2023 05:30 PM Nov 15, 2023 10:07 AM The Summit helps drive success for immigrant-owned businesses. Join our educational workshops to make connections and learn ways to accelerate your business. Minorities and those new to business are encouraged to attend.
Skills for Disagreeing Better Convened by Braver Angels, MPR and UMR Apr 24, 2024 07:30 PM Jun 07, 2024 10:52 AM • More understanding of the values and concerns of people who differ from you politically • Better skills for listening in a way so that the other person feels heard • Better skills for sharing viewpoints in a way the other person might hear -- even if they disagree
Dec 19, 2024: The Year of Respect--Mission:Valuing Others Strategy Meeting Dec 19, 2023 05:00 PM Mar 14, 2024 09:49 AM Get acquainted: A wide spectrum of leadership are involved We will introduce the tool "Your Story-My Story" to meet people and observe a fun resource benefiting all. Summarize the introductory meetings
Dec 12, 2024: The Year of Respect--Mission:Valuing Others! Dec 12, 2023 05:00 PM Mar 14, 2024 09:49 AM You and many other community leaders are invited to join in this effort to begin to bring about positive change in 2024. We need your influence during the next 12 months to transform a negative environment into a community which is Full of Respect, and Who Value Others!
Feb 23, 2024: The Year of Respect Feb 2024 Feb 23, 2024 08:30 PM Mar 14, 2024 09:49 AM This is a magnificent mission worthy of every effort we can individually and collectively give. 2024 The Year of RESPECT is a community-wide initiative that strives to reshape our attitudes and actions toward each other. Join us in this HEAD and HEART experience, as we take actionable steps to build a kinder community that is a light and example for the world. Let’s do this Together!
Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans: 2024 Holiday Get-Together Feb 02, 2024 05:00 PM Feb 28, 2024 06:59 PM You are invited to join the for a holiday get-together! Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans
2024: The Year of Respect--Mission: Kick-Off Jan 19, 2024 06:30 PM Jan 28, 2024 07:59 AM We have two REMARKABLE guests plus a GREAT evening planned that will both bless and INSPIRE YOU. George Thompson back in the day was not allowed to attend High School with white students. Today George is one of Rochester's most respected citizens. To know George is to love the man...He is an INSPIRATION. Israel Rocha has an equally inspiring story. Within the past two years Israel went from a life long drug addict who was homeless to DRY, marrying his girl friend, uniting their family and 7 year old son PLUS gaining sobriety. His presence exudes valuing people of all kinds. The Rocha's now have an apartment and bless others. Other guests will lift your spirit as we talk about what will happen this year in 2024 Year of RESPECT.
SE MN Together Housing Bus Tour Sep 28, 2022 05:00 PM Aug 29, 2022 06:32 PM Join us as we visit the communities of Pine Island, Northfield, and Kasson from the comfort of a coach bus!
June 23 2016 CNG Meeting: Community Workforce Challenges and Resources Jun 23, 2016 09:00 AM Jul 10, 2024 09:34 AM Panel Presenations First, we will explore and discuss local resources available to help employers recruit and retain employees, with an emphasis on non-profit employers. For this portion of the meeting we will be joined by a panel. Panelists include: Mark Shultz – SE MN Regional Market Analyst, DEED Julie Brock- Workforce Development & Education Director, Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce Bruce Thompson- Placement Specialist, Workforce Development, Inc. Julie Nigon - Manager of the Rochester Adult and Family Literacy Program, Hawthorne Education Center
NAACP Not In Our Town Apr 20, 2024 01:00 PM Jun 10, 2024 10:29 AM We, the Rochester Branch of the NAACP, stand united in condemning the recent hateful incident involving the use of a racial slur against black and brown people in the immediate vicinity of Rochester Century High School. This reprehensible act not only undermines the values of our community but also sends a disturbing message to our youth who should feel safe and respected.
Rochester Housing Alliance June 2022 Meeting Jun 15, 2022 11:30 PM Nov 14, 2023 10:06 AM Topics: Legal assistance (Eviction); MN Community Action Partnership; Housing summit summary;
Capacity Builders Listening Session (By Invitation) Feb 08, 2023 04:30 PM Jan 23, 2023 01:15 PM The City of Rochester and Destination Medical Center want to increase project participation of Small, Minority, Women and Disadvantaged businesses on our projects.
CMRC May 2024 Meeting May 30, 2024 06:00 PM May 31, 2024 09:55 AM Confirmed Topics CMRC Updates, PossAbilities DEI Outreach; C2C free FAFSA CBO support, United Way DEI Panel Convening; Potential Topic: Olmsted County Mobilizing Olmsted Voices for Equity (M.O.V.E.)
CMRC September 2024 Meeting Place Holder (Canceled) Sep 23, 2024 06:00 PM Sep 03, 2024 01:15 PM Potential Topics: CMRC Updates; Age Friendly Olmsted County; Rochester Vision 2050; Co-design
C2C FASA Unlock your Future Aug 02, 2024 03:00 PM Jul 31, 2024 08:45 AM Free Financial Aid support to complete FAFSA & MN Dream Act Application
CMRC June 2024 Meeting Jun 24, 2024 06:00 PM Aug 03, 2024 08:16 AM CMRC Updates, ISAIAH; Three Rivers Community Actions on Housing; Mobilizing Olmsted County Voices for Equity; Vision 2050
1Q 2024 March Meeting Mar 14, 2024 09:00 AM Jun 03, 2024 11:10 AM CredibleMind Platform Overview and Discussion; LGBTQIA+ Co-design Access to Care Work
Ready to Lead 2019 Session 1 Sep 18, 2019 07:30 PM Sep 14, 2019 02:42 PM
RPS School Board Study Session - Data Baseline Jul 19, 2022 07:00 PM Aug 01, 2022 08:03 AM July 19 School Board Study Baseline data - student outcomes, learning environment data and discipline data.
Pop-Up Flu and Covid-19 Vaccination Clinic Dec 19, 2023 05:00 PM Apr 22, 2024 08:49 AM Pop-up Vaccination Clinic sponsored by Community Wellness Clinic, Chinese Community Center, Pandemic Responders, Homeland Health, Stay Safe MN. First 50 signups to get CDC incentive of $100.
Free Legal Consulation with Immigration Lawers Jun 27, 2024 02:30 PM Jun 17, 2024 04:13 PM Immigration lawyers will offer free legal consultations exclusively for asylum seekers by appointment
June 2022 CMRC General Meeting Jun 16, 2022 06:00 PM Jul 02, 2022 07:21 AM
United Way: Power of Purpose Jun 14, 2022 01:00 PM Jun 14, 2022 09:12 AM
ISAIAH Vote Yes for Our Schools Jun 20, 2024 08:00 PM Jun 18, 2024 03:42 PM Campaign Summit & Training
May 2022 CMRC General Meeting (Canceled) May 19, 2022 06:00 PM Jun 01, 2022 07:58 AM RPS and County Updates
Workforce Wednesday: Engaging with Minnesota's Second Chance Workforce Resources Apr 06, 2022 12:00 PM Apr 07, 2022 11:00 AM
CAAL Listening Tour - Rochester Jul 14, 2022 07:30 PM Sep 15, 2022 10:42 AM
CAAL: From Stories to Action: Fostering inclusion for Asian Minnesotans in Schools Aug 11, 2022 07:30 PM Aug 11, 2022 08:54 AM (1) Student and parent organizers who will share their experiences with anti-Asian hate incidents in the past 2 years, (2) Superintendents from Edina Public Schools, Forest Lake, and St Paul Public Schools.
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Upcoming Events
NAACP Rochester Branch Elections Nov 16, 2024 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
United Way Webinar Get Connected Volunteer Portal Nov 18, 2024 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM — Virtual
Pre Bid Open House- Link Bus Rapid Transit Project Nov 18, 2024 03:00 PM - 05:00 PM — Rochester Police Department- North Station (4001 W. River PKWY NW, Rochester MN)
Partnership for Successful Homeownership Nov 21, 2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM — Rochester Area Foundation
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