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CRS co-sponsored 2024 ‘A Gathering of Communities: The Power of Our Stories for Collective Healing’ conference

  • University of Illinois Chicago Isadore and Sadie Dorin Forum 1213 South Halsted Street Chicago, IL, 60607 (map)

CRS was proud to be a co-sponsor of the 2023 A Gathering of Communities (GOC) conference, at which we, together with Communities United and partner organizations, created a common vision and mobilized over 400 people in a call to action: support the leadership of young people to heal communities and drive change by breaking down harmful narratives. We are now honored to co-sponsor the upcoming 2024 A GOC conference titled ‘A Gathering of Communities: The Power of Our Stories for Collective Healing’ and co-convened by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago.

Join us to powerfully uplift community healing led by youth and families. Get ready to reclaim narratives and be inspired, engaged, and activated! At this event, people of all ages, races, genders, and varying identities will share vulnerability and light to advance our movement to build a better Chicago. We cannot wait to see new and familiar faces!

The GOC is not just an event. It is a space where you can have an experience and come out changed. You do not want to miss this fun and interactive conference that blends workshops, conversation, musical performances, art, and food.

For more information, please check out the flyer (English and Spanish) above, visit www.communitiesunited.org/goc, or contact info@communityrenewalsociety.org.

Pre-registration has closed, but on-site registration will still be available

Guest Speaker

Dr. Kevin M. Simon is Boston’s first Chief Behavioral Health Officer appointed by Mayor Michelle Wu. Simon is a polymath – a physician-scientist, a healthcare policy expert, an inspirational teacher, and a noted writer. Continue reading >

Workshops

  • Beyond the Badges: Reimagine Safety in Our Communities

  • Building Tomorrow: Rethinking Affordable Housing in Chicago

  • Crafting Our Hearts: Healing Through Art and Storytelling

  • Beats, Culture & Connection: Hip Hop for Healing & Unity

  • Honoring Our Stories Through Peace Circles

  • Own Our Story: We Are All Performers

Details

  • Wheelchair Accessible

  • Childcare

  • Light Breakfast & Lunch

  • Spanish Interpretation

  • American Sign Language

Co-sponsors

#GOC2024 #AGatheringofCommunities #HealingThroughJustice #NewNarrative

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