Welcome back to Gathering Ground's "Quote of the Week", where we'll close out each week with a quote that we hope offers inspiration, hope, and a moment of peace at a time when many of us are feeling anxious, discouraged, and frustrated.

Sipping in Solidarity returns next Thursday morning! We open this space for community members to use this time to safely express any emotions or vulnerabilities they're carrying and just be. Register now at bit.ly/MarchSiS and join us on March 5th with your tea, coffee, or go-to morning beverage.

This week we'll be joined by Jean-Pierre Brutus & Assatta Mann of the New Jersey Institute for Social Justice for a Briefing on Reparations, where they'll walk us through NJISJ's report "For Such A Time As This: The Nowness of Reparations for Black People in New Jersey" Register at bit.ly/GGNJISJ26

Welcome back to Gathering Ground's "Quote of the Week", where we'll close out each week with a quote that we hope offers inspiration, hope, and a moment of peace at a time when many of us are feeling anxious, discouraged, and frustrated.

Have you been stuck facing an issue that could use new eyes and a fresh perspective? Join us on Wednesday, March 11th, for Communities in Conversation, where you'll have the opportunity to share an issue you've been facing and receive real-time advice. Save your seat now at bit.ly/MarchCiC

Will we see you at an upcoming Gathering Ground program? If you haven't already saved your seat for one (or all) of our programs, head to bit.ly/GGPrograms to see all that's in store and register!

Welcome back to Gathering Ground's "Quote of the Week", where we'll close out each week with a quote that we hope offers inspiration, hope, and a moment of peace at a time when many of us are feeling anxious, discouraged, and frustrated.

Do you have your saved your seat for this month's Briefing? Jean-Pierre Brutus and Assatta Mann of the New Jersey Institute for Social Justice will be joining us to lead a discussion on NJISJ's groundbreaking report on reparations. Register at bit.ly/GGNJISJ26 to be a part of this conversation.

The wait is almost over - Whitney Parnell returns TOMORROW to lead the two-day "Allyship for Racial Equity" workshop! This workshop is a favorite of the Gathering Ground community, and Whitney Parnell is an incredible leader to learn from. Register at bit.ly/GGSNS26.

Welcome back to Gathering Ground's "Quote of the Week", where we'll close out each week with a quote that we hope offers inspiration, hope, and a moment of peace at a time when many of us are feeling anxious, discouraged, and frustrated.

Sipping in Solidarity returns tomorrow morning! If you've been in need of a safe-space to be in community with others, register at bit.ly/FebSiS and join us with your favorite cup of coffee or tea prepared to share what's on your mind.

Join us on February 26th for a Briefing on the New Jersey Institute for Social Justice's groundbreaking report "For Such A Time As This: The Nowness of Reparations for Black People in New Jersey". Register at bit.ly/GGNJISJ26 to be a part of this important and timely conversation.

Please join us in welcoming Maria Espinal-Mena to our team as our Community Engagement Coordinator! Maria is a bilingual community advocate and operations professional whose work is rooted in lived experience, care, and collective responsibility. We are so excited to have Maria on our team!

This year, we celebrate 100 Years of Black History Month. Let's all remain committed to uplifting the accomplishments, resilience, and hardships of the Black community not just this month, but year-round.

Sipping in Solidarity returns in ONE week! If you're in need of a safe-space to be in community with others, register at bit.ly/FebSiS and join us with your favorite cup of coffee or tea. We look forward to starting the day with you in a positive, affirmative space before we take on the day.

Join us next Wednesday for the return of our community think tank, Communities in Conversation! Step into the "hot seat" as you bring your problem to community members for real-time feedback or assist a fellow attendee with an issue they're facing. Register now at bit.ly/GGFebCiC.

Register for Allyship for Racial Equity workshop led by Whitney Parnell. If you haven't attended this training, you won't want to miss this! If you've been a previous attendee, now is the perfect time to refresh your skills AND share this training with your network. Register at bit.ly/GGSNS26

Welcome back to Gathering Ground's "Quote of the Week", where we'll close out each week with a quote that we hope offers inspiration, hope, and a moment of peace at a time when many of us are feeling anxious, discouraged, and frustrated.

Sue Bennett joins us in just ONE WEEK for our Briefing on Worker Self-Directed Nonprofits. Let's learn together how we can make nonprofits more just, democratic, and liberatory! Register now at bit.ly/GGSELC26 and don't forget to tell a friend!

Save the date and register now for February's Sipping in Solidarity! Join us for our monthly morning check in as we connect with community members over anxieties, strategies, and hopes. We look forward to sharing this space with you. Register at bit.ly/FebSiS

Today, we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., especially as his words and beliefs remain at the forefront of our minds. We hope that you can find inspiration and hope in his words not just today, but during difficult moments as well.

Welcome back to Gathering Ground's "Quote of the Week", where we'll close out each week with a quote that we hope offers inspiration, hope, and a moment of peace at a time when many of us are feeling anxious, discouraged, and frustrated.

Communities in Conversation returns on February 4th! Join us for our first session of 2026 and step into the "hot seat" to receive real-time feedback from community members on an issue you're facing. Register at bit.ly/GGFebCiC and remember to BYOP - Bring Your Own Problem!

Whitney Parnell is returning to Gathering Ground! Join us next month for "Allyship for Racial Equity", a two-day workshop centered on promoting racial equity and social justice as a lifestyle. You're in store for an engaging and educational two days! Register now at bit.ly/GGSNS26!

Welcome back to Gathering Ground's "Quote of the Week", where we'll close out each week with a quote that we hope offers inspiration, hope, and a moment of peace at a time when many of us are feeling anxious, discouraged, and frustrated.

Register now for our first Briefing of the year! We're excited to welcome Sue Bennett from Sustainable Economies Law Center to lead a Briefing on Worker Self-Directed NonProfits and share her expertise on how we can make nonprofits more just and democratic for workers. Register at bit.ly/GGSELC26

Join us THIS Thursday for Sipping in Solidarity, our first program of 2026! We are so excited to welcome back our monthly morning check-in and look forward to starting the day in community with you. Register now at bit.ly/JanSiS and join us on Thursday with your coffee or tea!

Welcome back to Gathering Ground's "Quote of the Week", where we'll close out each week with a quote that we hope offers inspiration, hope, and a moment of peace at a time when many of us are feeling anxious, discouraged, and frustrated.

As we prepare to close out a year and enter a new one, the Gathering Ground team would like to reflect on our year and express our gratitude for YOU! Thank you for showing up for us, for the community, and for yourself!

Join the Gathering Ground email list so that you can stay up to date on all things Gathering Ground in the new year! Be the first to learn about exciting upcoming programming, learn from the resources we share, and stay updated on upcoming community events! Sign up at bit.ly/GGEmailList

Welcome back to Gathering Ground's "Quote of the Week", where we'll close out each week with a quote that we hope offers inspiration, hope, and a moment of peace at a time when many of us are feeling anxious, discouraged, and frustrated.

The Gathering Ground team (and our furry friends) would like to wish you and yours a warm and happy Holiday Season! Happy Holidays!

ICYMI: If you find yourself in need of something stimulating to watch over the holiday season, you can head to our YouTube Channel and watch (or rewatch) ALL of our Briefings from 2025! Immerse yourself in knowledge on AI, Participatory Budgeting, and more! Catch up at bit.ly/GGBriefingsPlaylist.

Welcome back to Gathering Ground's "Quote of the Week", where we'll close out each week with a quote that we hope offers inspiration, hope, and a moment of peace at a time when many of us are feeling anxious, discouraged, and frustrated.

We may have concluded our 2025 Programming, but we have an exciting slate lined up for the new year, and you can register for our first several programs of 2026 right now! Head to bit.ly/GGPrograms to see all that's in store.

Welcome back to Gathering Ground's "Quote of the Week", where we'll close out each week with a quote that we hope offers inspiration, hope, and a moment of peace at a time when many of us are feeling anxious, discouraged, and frustrated.

Celebrate culture, community, and creative expression at NJPAC’s annual Kwanzaa Family Festival & Marketplace on December 20th! Join the hundreds of families who make the free Kwanzaa Family Festival part of their annual celebration for a day of uplifting programs. Learn more at njpac.org/kwanzaa

This Thursday, Rachel Kimber will be returning to lead a Briefing on Embracing AI for Nonprofit Impact in our joint effort with the New Jersey Center for Nonprofits, where participants will be able to experiment with AI & ask questions in real time. Register at bit.ly/DecAIBriefing

Welcome back to Gathering Ground's "Quote of the Week", where we'll close out each week with a quote that we hope offers inspiration, hope, and a moment of peace at a time when many of us are feeling anxious, discouraged, and frustrated.

Snacking in Solidarity is back TOMORROW! Join us for our last monthly community check-in of the year, where you'll have the opportunity to vent, ask for advice, or sit in comfortable silence in a safe space with like-minded community members. Register at bit.ly/DecSiS

Thank you so much to everyone who showed their support yesterday by making a Giving Tuesday donation! Your generosity is awe-inspiring and, especially at a time when we're all navigating so much. If you weren't able to make your donation yesterday, you can still donate at bit.ly/GGGT25

Have you locked in your Giving Tuesday donation at bit.ly/GGGT25? If yes, join our monthly donor program & support us year-round or purchase a Gathering Ground Journal, filled with inspirational & motivational quotes hand-picked by our team for the perfect gift! Grab your journal at bit.ly/GGjournal

It's Giving Tuesday! This year we served 700 people in our community, & we couldn't have done it without you. Will you make a tax-deductible donation in support of Gathering Ground and help continue bringing attention to issues that are affecting our communities? Donate at bit.ly/GGGT25

Welcome back to Gathering Ground's "Quote of the Week", where we'll close out each week with a quote that we hope offers inspiration, hope, and a moment of peace at a time when many of us are feeling anxious, discouraged, and frustrated.

The Gathering Ground team wants to express our sincerest thanks to you! We are so thankful for your continued support, engagement, and the work that you all do to uplift our communities.

In Case You Missed It: The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development partnered with the Laundry Workers Center as they inspected 99 laundromats across the state which led to the discovery of over $200k in wages owed to 142 employees. Learn more at bit.ly/48xRUYQ

Welcome back to Gathering Ground's "Quote of the Week", where we'll close out each week with a quote that we hope offers inspiration, hope, and a moment of peace at a time when many of us are feeling anxious, discouraged, and frustrated.

In a joint effort with the New Jersey Center for Nonprofits, Rachel Kimber, Managing Director of Full Circle Impact Solutions, will return on December 11th to lead a Briefing on AI. Participants will be able to truly experiment with AI and ask questions in real time. Register at bit.ly/DecAIBriefing

Welcome back to Gathering Ground's "Quote of the Week", where we'll close out each week with a quote that we hope offers inspiration, hope, and a moment of peace at a time when many of us are feeling anxious, discouraged, and frustrated.

The wait is almost over! Ted Rau, Co-Founder of Sociocracy For All joins us tomorrow to lead a Consent Decision Making Briefing. Register now at bit.ly/GGSociocracyBriefing to learn how you can make equitable decisions at work that call for input from all members while still being efficient!