Sarah Flynn joins us this Sunday morning with her presentation on being a good stranger. Her central theme will be showing kindness in situations where one’s first inclination might be to shut down or run away. In three short stories from her road life: a car accident in California, meeting a homeless couple in Montana, and participating in community safety in Colorado, she will highlight how strangers have helped her and how she has tried to pay it forward.
Nonviolent Communication (NVC) or Compassionate Communication is a method of connecting with others in a structured way that can improve our interactions, which brings forth greater compassion and peace. This is the final week of our NVC series where we will be discussing requests and how they differ from demands and wishes. We will demonstrate how clear, positive requests can ensure that we are understood and that our needs and the needs of those around us are met.
The National Bail Out collective coordinates the Mama’s Day Bail Outs, where they bail out as many Black Mamas and caregivers as they can so Mother’s Day can be spent with their families where they belong! The National Bail Out collective provides fellowship and employment opportunities for those bailed out to support their growth and create a national community of leaders who have experienced incarceration. They also work with groups across the country to support ongoing bail reform efforts and create resources for organizers and advocates interested in ending pretrial detention.