The Next Verse
Youth-centered workshop on civic activism and community engagement, exploring how young people can shape local change through leadership, organizing, and future-focused collaboration.
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Culture and community power take center stage through the Dont Mute DC movement, tracing how go go music became a catalyst for public action. Expect discussion-based learning on organizing, advocacy, and local impact.
Culture and community power take center stage through the Dont Mute DC movement, tracing how go go music became a catalyst for public action. Expect discussion-based learning on organizing, advocacy, and local impact.
Culture and community power take center stage through the Dont Mute DC movement, tracing how go go music became a catalyst for public action. Expect discussion-based learning on organizing, advocacy, and local impact.
Friday-morning brunch conversation for civic and business leaders examining “culture as infrastructure” through case-study lessons from Chocolate City. Expect a discussion-driven session on community development, policy, and local impact at the YMI Cultural Center.
Friday-morning brunch conversation for civic and business leaders examining “culture as infrastructure” through case-study lessons from Chocolate City. Expect a discussion-driven session on community development, policy, and local impact at the YMI Cultural Center.
Friday-morning brunch conversation for civic and business leaders examining “culture as infrastructure” through case-study lessons from Chocolate City. Expect a discussion-driven session on community development, policy, and local impact at the YMI Cultural Center.
Nonpartisan evening of face to face conversations with Asheville and Buncombe County ballot candidates, geared toward young professionals. Expect informal mingling, direct Q and A, and issue focused discussions ahead of voting.
Nonpartisan evening of face to face conversations with Asheville and Buncombe County ballot candidates, geared toward young professionals. Expect informal mingling, direct Q and A, and issue focused discussions ahead of voting.
Nonpartisan evening of face to face conversations with Asheville and Buncombe County ballot candidates, geared toward young professionals. Expect informal mingling, direct Q and A, and issue focused discussions ahead of voting.
Practical strategies for spotting burnout early, setting clear boundaries, and building sustainable self care habits while supporting young people. Designed for adults working with youth who want healthier routines and long term impact.
Practical strategies for spotting burnout early, setting clear boundaries, and building sustainable self care habits while supporting young people. Designed for adults working with youth who want healthier routines and long term impact.
Practical strategies for spotting burnout early, setting clear boundaries, and building sustainable self care habits while supporting young people. Designed for adults working with youth who want healthier routines and long term impact.
Worker-led gathering focused on labor justice, workplace organizing, and cross-industry solidarity. Expect practical skill-building discussions on pressing worker issues and coordinated action planning in a recurring monthly meetup format.
Worker-led gathering focused on labor justice, workplace organizing, and cross-industry solidarity. Expect practical skill-building discussions on pressing worker issues and coordinated action planning in a recurring monthly meetup format.
Worker-led gathering focused on labor justice, workplace organizing, and cross-industry solidarity. Expect practical skill-building discussions on pressing worker issues and coordinated action planning in a recurring monthly meetup format.
Practical discussion on bullying and cyberbullying’s effects on mental health, with tools for building belonging and safer peer culture. Focuses on digital age challenges, prevention strategies, and creating supportive environments at school and online.
Practical discussion on bullying and cyberbullying’s effects on mental health, with tools for building belonging and safer peer culture. Focuses on digital age challenges, prevention strategies, and creating supportive environments at school and online.
Practical discussion on bullying and cyberbullying’s effects on mental health, with tools for building belonging and safer peer culture. Focuses on digital age challenges, prevention strategies, and creating supportive environments at school and online.
First-step orientation for new volunteers at a community tool library, covering how shifts work, expectations, and ways to help neighbors borrow and share tools. Ideal for locals looking to plug into hands-on community support.
First-step orientation for new volunteers at a community tool library, covering how shifts work, expectations, and ways to help neighbors borrow and share tools. Ideal for locals looking to plug into hands-on community support.
First-step orientation for new volunteers at a community tool library, covering how shifts work, expectations, and ways to help neighbors borrow and share tools. Ideal for locals looking to plug into hands-on community support.
A free community discussion on the spirituality of depolarization, centered on bridging divides and cultivating understanding across differences. Expect thoughtful dialogue and reflective conversation in a Southside community center setting.
A free community discussion on the spirituality of depolarization, centered on bridging divides and cultivating understanding across differences. Expect thoughtful dialogue and reflective conversation in a Southside community center setting.
A free community discussion on the spirituality of depolarization, centered on bridging divides and cultivating understanding across differences. Expect thoughtful dialogue and reflective conversation in a Southside community center setting.
A grown ish themed community celebration sends Black students off to college with food, fun, fellowship, and supportive partner organizations. Families can connect with mentors and resources while students receive encouragement and giveaways for the next step.
A grown ish themed community celebration sends Black students off to college with food, fun, fellowship, and supportive partner organizations. Families can connect with mentors and resources while students receive encouragement and giveaways for the next step.
A grown ish themed community celebration sends Black students off to college with food, fun, fellowship, and supportive partner organizations. Families can connect with mentors and resources while students receive encouragement and giveaways for the next step.
Documentary screening examining the 1979 Greensboro Massacre, followed by an audience Q&A that digs into political violence, civil rights history, and community accountability. Expect a reflective, discussion-driven evening in a historic hall setting.
Documentary screening examining the 1979 Greensboro Massacre, followed by an audience Q&A that digs into political violence, civil rights history, and community accountability. Expect a reflective, discussion-driven evening in a historic hall setting.
Documentary screening examining the 1979 Greensboro Massacre, followed by an audience Q&A that digs into political violence, civil rights history, and community accountability. Expect a reflective, discussion-driven evening in a historic hall setting.
Learn how Asheville Buncombe Community Land Trust’s model creates permanently affordable homes through shared equity and stewardship. The orientation breaks down eligibility, the buying process, and next steps for prospective first time buyers.
Learn how Asheville Buncombe Community Land Trust’s model creates permanently affordable homes through shared equity and stewardship. The orientation breaks down eligibility, the buying process, and next steps for prospective first time buyers.
Learn how Asheville Buncombe Community Land Trust’s model creates permanently affordable homes through shared equity and stewardship. The orientation breaks down eligibility, the buying process, and next steps for prospective first time buyers.
Practical training on trauma-informed approaches that shift from “what’s wrong?” to “what happened?” while decoding behavior in youth settings. Expect actionable strategies for supportive responses, safety, and relationship-centered de-escalation.
Practical training on trauma-informed approaches that shift from “what’s wrong?” to “what happened?” while decoding behavior in youth settings. Expect actionable strategies for supportive responses, safety, and relationship-centered de-escalation.
Practical training on trauma-informed approaches that shift from “what’s wrong?” to “what happened?” while decoding behavior in youth settings. Expect actionable strategies for supportive responses, safety, and relationship-centered de-escalation.
Immersive re entry simulation that recreates post incarceration hurdles like housing, employment, transportation, and meeting supervision requirements. Practice navigating real world scenarios and connect with local social services and advocacy resources.
Immersive re entry simulation that recreates post incarceration hurdles like housing, employment, transportation, and meeting supervision requirements. Practice navigating real world scenarios and connect with local social services and advocacy resources.
Immersive re entry simulation that recreates post incarceration hurdles like housing, employment, transportation, and meeting supervision requirements. Practice navigating real world scenarios and connect with local social services and advocacy resources.
Hands-on backyard herbalism workshops teaching seasonal plant identification, medicinal preparations like tinctures and salves, and sustainable harvesting techniques; small-group, beginner-friendly sessions ideal for home gardeners and plant-curious locals.
Hands-on backyard herbalism workshops teaching seasonal plant identification, medicinal preparations like tinctures and salves, and sustainable harvesting techniques; small-group, beginner-friendly sessions ideal for home gardeners and plant-curious locals.
Hands-on backyard herbalism workshops teaching seasonal plant identification, medicinal preparations like tinctures and salves, and sustainable harvesting techniques; small-group, beginner-friendly sessions ideal for home gardeners and plant-curious locals.
Practical financial literacy session focused on budgeting, debt payoff, saving, and long term wealth building strategies aimed at financial freedom. Expect a workshop style atmosphere with time to ask questions, swap resources, and connect with other locals.
Practical financial literacy session focused on budgeting, debt payoff, saving, and long term wealth building strategies aimed at financial freedom. Expect a workshop style atmosphere with time to ask questions, swap resources, and connect with other locals.
Practical financial literacy session focused on budgeting, debt payoff, saving, and long term wealth building strategies aimed at financial freedom. Expect a workshop style atmosphere with time to ask questions, swap resources, and connect with other locals.
A one day leadership workshop focused on managing and motivating Gen Z employees through self awareness, emotional intelligence, and resilient communication. Practical tools target stronger managerial effectiveness, team performance, and workplace culture.
A one day leadership workshop focused on managing and motivating Gen Z employees through self awareness, emotional intelligence, and resilient communication. Practical tools target stronger managerial effectiveness, team performance, and workplace culture.
A one day leadership workshop focused on managing and motivating Gen Z employees through self awareness, emotional intelligence, and resilient communication. Practical tools target stronger managerial effectiveness, team performance, and workplace culture.
Learn about Western North Carolina’s wild bees and their life cycle, then build a DIY bee hotel to support local pollinators. A hands on, beginner friendly conservation workshop in a cozy taproom setting.
Learn about Western North Carolina’s wild bees and their life cycle, then build a DIY bee hotel to support local pollinators. A hands on, beginner friendly conservation workshop in a cozy taproom setting.
Learn about Western North Carolina’s wild bees and their life cycle, then build a DIY bee hotel to support local pollinators. A hands on, beginner friendly conservation workshop in a cozy taproom setting.
Community-centered reading and discussion group exploring literature that centers the voices, histories, and futures of the African Diaspora, guided by YMI’s Director of Community Engagement in a cultural center setting.
Community-centered reading and discussion group exploring literature that centers the voices, histories, and futures of the African Diaspora, guided by YMI’s Director of Community Engagement in a cultural center setting.
Community-centered reading and discussion group exploring literature that centers the voices, histories, and futures of the African Diaspora, guided by YMI’s Director of Community Engagement in a cultural center setting.
A reflective community conversation on whether any job can align with spiritual purpose, focusing on the why and how behind daily work rather than titles or status. Expect thoughtful prompts, personal stories, and practical mindset shifts.
A reflective community conversation on whether any job can align with spiritual purpose, focusing on the why and how behind daily work rather than titles or status. Expect thoughtful prompts, personal stories, and practical mindset shifts.
A reflective community conversation on whether any job can align with spiritual purpose, focusing on the why and how behind daily work rather than titles or status. Expect thoughtful prompts, personal stories, and practical mindset shifts.
A crash course in Washington, DC go-go culture blends percussion-heavy live band grooves with participatory dance and call-and-response energy between musicians and crowd. History context and community storytelling deepen the late-night cultural experience.
A crash course in Washington, DC go-go culture blends percussion-heavy live band grooves with participatory dance and call-and-response energy between musicians and crowd. History context and community storytelling deepen the late-night cultural experience.
A crash course in Washington, DC go-go culture blends percussion-heavy live band grooves with participatory dance and call-and-response energy between musicians and crowd. History context and community storytelling deepen the late-night cultural experience.