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The Experience
Moving From Chaos to Clarity


2024 Recap

A Two-day Retreat for Community Organizers in the Fight for Justice

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WHY

Changemakers often have to work through organized chaos. The Experience was a sanctuary for social justice champions, offering solace and renewal post-election.  It was a space for healing from potential setbacks, and dedicated time for strategic planning to propel policy campaigns forward.

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WHO

All changemakers across the social justice movement, including organizers, organizational staff, volunteers, community leaders, board of directors and funders can find community at TOC convenings.

Organizer from Michigan

I appreciated the people, the intentional planning, the goody bag, the room and hotel felt safe, the care and thoughtfulness of the different artistic expression and the thoughtfulness of the different artistic expression. I was very happy with the time spent with you all! Thank you."

Organizer from South Carolina

"I liked the freedom of the agenda, recognizing we are humans and organizers and adults. I liked the time for reflection and reflecting in different ways, the peer support and input! Lunches were great! I hope to access this community year round."

Organizer from Ohio

"I appreciated the intentionality and personalizing of the experience to fit our particular needs! I wish more of my organizer friends could be here for collective healing."

Organizer from Florida

" I wish I had known this group sooner! I wish all good organizers had access to this space! I wonder how our organizing will transform because of this experience..."
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