Asheville Poverty Initiative
Deep discussion of Asheville Poverty Initiative's community based model for addressing poverty and homelessness, led by Ben Williamson with in-person presentation, audience Q&A, and hybrid Zoom access for community members and service providers.
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A 1 mile, 90 minute guided walk through downtown Asheville led by Poverty Educators with firsthand lived experience. Learn how systemic barriers shape daily life while mapping local support services and practical resources.
A 1 mile, 90 minute guided walk through downtown Asheville led by Poverty Educators with firsthand lived experience. Learn how systemic barriers shape daily life while mapping local support services and practical resources.
A 1 mile, 90 minute guided walk through downtown Asheville led by Poverty Educators with firsthand lived experience. Learn how systemic barriers shape daily life while mapping local support services and practical resources.
A guided group conversation tackles the modern crisis of truthfulness, exploring how people with diverse perspectives can build shared criteria for what’s true beyond tradition, superstition, and personal belief. Expect reflective dialogue and community listening.
A guided group conversation tackles the modern crisis of truthfulness, exploring how people with diverse perspectives can build shared criteria for what’s true beyond tradition, superstition, and personal belief. Expect reflective dialogue and community listening.
A guided group conversation tackles the modern crisis of truthfulness, exploring how people with diverse perspectives can build shared criteria for what’s true beyond tradition, superstition, and personal belief. Expect reflective dialogue and community listening.
Community briefing and discussion centered on the city’s Strategic Housing Plan, with updates on local housing strategies and initiatives. A civic summit for advocates, developers, lenders, nonprofits, and residents focused on strengthening housing across Henderson County and Western North Carolina.
Community briefing and discussion centered on the city’s Strategic Housing Plan, with updates on local housing strategies and initiatives. A civic summit for advocates, developers, lenders, nonprofits, and residents focused on strengthening housing across Henderson County and Western North Carolina.
Community briefing and discussion centered on the city’s Strategic Housing Plan, with updates on local housing strategies and initiatives. A civic summit for advocates, developers, lenders, nonprofits, and residents focused on strengthening housing across Henderson County and Western North Carolina.
A community hour focused on the downtown business resilience strategy, with updates from the project team and time for questions and discussion. Help shape next steps aimed at long term vitality and resilience in Downtown Asheville.
A community hour focused on the downtown business resilience strategy, with updates from the project team and time for questions and discussion. Help shape next steps aimed at long term vitality and resilience in Downtown Asheville.
A community hour focused on the downtown business resilience strategy, with updates from the project team and time for questions and discussion. Help shape next steps aimed at long term vitality and resilience in Downtown Asheville.
A science focused community talk on how urban forests support ecosystem services and climate resilience, and why tree canopy is often undervalued in development planning. Led by UNCA and MHU biology professors with Q and A discussion.
A science focused community talk on how urban forests support ecosystem services and climate resilience, and why tree canopy is often undervalued in development planning. Led by UNCA and MHU biology professors with Q and A discussion.
A science focused community talk on how urban forests support ecosystem services and climate resilience, and why tree canopy is often undervalued in development planning. Led by UNCA and MHU biology professors with Q and A discussion.
A monthly lunchtime talk and discussion on urban forests and the ecosystem services they provide, exploring how tree canopy and green infrastructure are often overlooked in development planning. Expect conservation focused community conversation and practical context for local policy.
A monthly lunchtime talk and discussion on urban forests and the ecosystem services they provide, exploring how tree canopy and green infrastructure are often overlooked in development planning. Expect conservation focused community conversation and practical context for local policy.
A monthly lunchtime talk and discussion on urban forests and the ecosystem services they provide, exploring how tree canopy and green infrastructure are often overlooked in development planning. Expect conservation focused community conversation and practical context for local policy.
A free, ticketed conversation circle exploring true friendship and meaningful connection in a Southside community center setting. Expect reflective dialogue, shared stories, and practical insights for building supportive relationships.
A free, ticketed conversation circle exploring true friendship and meaningful connection in a Southside community center setting. Expect reflective dialogue, shared stories, and practical insights for building supportive relationships.
A free, ticketed conversation circle exploring true friendship and meaningful connection in a Southside community center setting. Expect reflective dialogue, shared stories, and practical insights for building supportive relationships.
Hybrid screening and discussion centered on Sekou Coleman’s TED talk and the short film The Fabric of Downtown, tracing Asheville’s downtown through story, place, memory, and belonging. Expect reflective conversation in a cultural center setting.
Hybrid screening and discussion centered on Sekou Coleman’s TED talk and the short film The Fabric of Downtown, tracing Asheville’s downtown through story, place, memory, and belonging. Expect reflective conversation in a cultural center setting.
Hybrid screening and discussion centered on Sekou Coleman’s TED talk and the short film The Fabric of Downtown, tracing Asheville’s downtown through story, place, memory, and belonging. Expect reflective conversation in a cultural center setting.
A facilitated discussion group digs into writings from Margaret Wheatley, Vanessa Machado de Oliveira, Jeremy Lent, Jem Bendell, and others on societal collapse and how to stay grounded. Expect thoughtful dialogue, reflection, and community resilience building in a library setting.
A facilitated discussion group digs into writings from Margaret Wheatley, Vanessa Machado de Oliveira, Jeremy Lent, Jem Bendell, and others on societal collapse and how to stay grounded. Expect thoughtful dialogue, reflection, and community resilience building in a library setting.
A facilitated discussion group digs into writings from Margaret Wheatley, Vanessa Machado de Oliveira, Jeremy Lent, Jem Bendell, and others on societal collapse and how to stay grounded. Expect thoughtful dialogue, reflection, and community resilience building in a library setting.
Roundtable discussion where attendees submit and vote on a life question, then unpack it together with the author’s opening reflections. Open, nonjudgmental community conversation focused on practical philosophy and spirituality.
Roundtable discussion where attendees submit and vote on a life question, then unpack it together with the author’s opening reflections. Open, nonjudgmental community conversation focused on practical philosophy and spirituality.
Roundtable discussion where attendees submit and vote on a life question, then unpack it together with the author’s opening reflections. Open, nonjudgmental community conversation focused on practical philosophy and spirituality.
Panel discussion on CPTED and downtown design, digging into activation, lighting, visibility, maintenance, and other practical strategies for safer, more welcoming public spaces. Designed for community voices and stakeholder connections; registration required.
Panel discussion on CPTED and downtown design, digging into activation, lighting, visibility, maintenance, and other practical strategies for safer, more welcoming public spaces. Designed for community voices and stakeholder connections; registration required.
Panel discussion on CPTED and downtown design, digging into activation, lighting, visibility, maintenance, and other practical strategies for safer, more welcoming public spaces. Designed for community voices and stakeholder connections; registration required.
Practical communication workshop focused on understanding conflict patterns and building stronger connection through mindful listening and clear expression. Expect guided discussion and tools you can use in relationships, work, and community life.
Practical communication workshop focused on understanding conflict patterns and building stronger connection through mindful listening and clear expression. Expect guided discussion and tools you can use in relationships, work, and community life.
Practical communication workshop focused on understanding conflict patterns and building stronger connection through mindful listening and clear expression. Expect guided discussion and tools you can use in relationships, work, and community life.
A 30-minute guided sit followed by a short break, a dharma talk, and Q&A discussion with a founding teacher or facilitator. Beginner meditation instructions and an option to attend in person or online.
A 30-minute guided sit followed by a short break, a dharma talk, and Q&A discussion with a founding teacher or facilitator. Beginner meditation instructions and an option to attend in person or online.
A 30-minute guided sit followed by a short break, a dharma talk, and Q&A discussion with a founding teacher or facilitator. Beginner meditation instructions and an option to attend in person or online.
Historian-led walking excursion through downtown Asheville’s past, highlighting local landmarks and stories with expert context. Starts from a Patton Avenue coffee bar for an easy meet-up and community-focused learning.
Historian-led walking excursion through downtown Asheville’s past, highlighting local landmarks and stories with expert context. Starts from a Patton Avenue coffee bar for an easy meet-up and community-focused learning.
Historian-led walking excursion through downtown Asheville’s past, highlighting local landmarks and stories with expert context. Starts from a Patton Avenue coffee bar for an easy meet-up and community-focused learning.
A playful downtown scavenger hunt in Pack Square Park built to spark authentic conversation and new friendships among Asheville newcomers. Expect teamwork-driven prompts, quick icebreakers, and lots of casual community connection outdoors.
A playful downtown scavenger hunt in Pack Square Park built to spark authentic conversation and new friendships among Asheville newcomers. Expect teamwork-driven prompts, quick icebreakers, and lots of casual community connection outdoors.
A playful downtown scavenger hunt in Pack Square Park built to spark authentic conversation and new friendships among Asheville newcomers. Expect teamwork-driven prompts, quick icebreakers, and lots of casual community connection outdoors.
Community conversation on climate justice and collective care, focused on staying emotionally present and engaged amid environmental change. Expect reflective dialogue, peer support, and practical coping tools in a wellness center setting.
Community conversation on climate justice and collective care, focused on staying emotionally present and engaged amid environmental change. Expect reflective dialogue, peer support, and practical coping tools in a wellness center setting.
Community conversation on climate justice and collective care, focused on staying emotionally present and engaged amid environmental change. Expect reflective dialogue, peer support, and practical coping tools in a wellness center setting.
An ecology focused talk in a botanical garden on how pesticides affect bees and other pollinators, with practical strategies for creating safer habitats. Expect science based guidance for gardeners and local environmental stewards.
An ecology focused talk in a botanical garden on how pesticides affect bees and other pollinators, with practical strategies for creating safer habitats. Expect science based guidance for gardeners and local environmental stewards.
An ecology focused talk in a botanical garden on how pesticides affect bees and other pollinators, with practical strategies for creating safer habitats. Expect science based guidance for gardeners and local environmental stewards.
Morning brunch gathering centered on the draft Asheville Buncombe Arts Recovery Framework, with a live presentation and real time attendee feedback. Includes an arts leadership award honoring photographer and historian Andrea Clark alongside community and local leaders.
Morning brunch gathering centered on the draft Asheville Buncombe Arts Recovery Framework, with a live presentation and real time attendee feedback. Includes an arts leadership award honoring photographer and historian Andrea Clark alongside community and local leaders.
Morning brunch gathering centered on the draft Asheville Buncombe Arts Recovery Framework, with a live presentation and real time attendee feedback. Includes an arts leadership award honoring photographer and historian Andrea Clark alongside community and local leaders.
A facilitator-led scavenger hunt through walkable downtown Asheville with playful prompts designed to spark genuine conversation and meet new people. Expect small-group exploring around Pack Square Park focused on human connection and shared discovery.
A facilitator-led scavenger hunt through walkable downtown Asheville with playful prompts designed to spark genuine conversation and meet new people. Expect small-group exploring around Pack Square Park focused on human connection and shared discovery.
A facilitator-led scavenger hunt through walkable downtown Asheville with playful prompts designed to spark genuine conversation and meet new people. Expect small-group exploring around Pack Square Park focused on human connection and shared discovery.
Free ongoing educational programming for Western North Carolina residents centered on practical resilience skills and community support. Drop in for learning sessions that connect participants with local resources and tools for navigating stress and recovery.
Free ongoing educational programming for Western North Carolina residents centered on practical resilience skills and community support. Drop in for learning sessions that connect participants with local resources and tools for navigating stress and recovery.
Free ongoing educational programming for Western North Carolina residents centered on practical resilience skills and community support. Drop in for learning sessions that connect participants with local resources and tools for navigating stress and recovery.