Coffee & Conversation Event Series

5301 Wilkinson Boulevard,Charlotte NC 28208

24 February, 2022

Description

Goodwill builds pathways that help people pursue the life they want to achieve. Join the conversation and help us change the world. Coffee & Conversation is a six-part series presented by Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont in partnership with Community Building Initiative and Nixon & Co. Consulting Group. Coffee & Conversation series is an opportunity for all in attendance to gain a deeper knowledge and understanding of Goodwill’s work in the community and how collective investments and advocacy play a role building pathways to prosperity for all. Each 90-minute event will engage attendees in thought-provoking discussions grouped in some of Charlotte’s key Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion topics to bridge the gap between the community and those who engage with Goodwill through programs and services. With a capacity of 25 guests at each bi-monthly event, attendees will be grounded in community issues that will allow for lively, highly engaged group discussion co-created and facilitated by community change catalyst, Kellen Nixon, and Community Building Initiative’s Annetta Foard. Coffee & Conversation is a safe and trusting space for all attendees to lean confidently into their lived experiences and cultural identities. With the ultimate goal to connect community to Goodwill’s shared purpose and mission, Coffee & Conversation series will explore the following topics: Feb 24: Building a Village Apr 14: Sustainability Jun 9: Equity in the Workplace/Pride Month Aug 11: Equity in the Workplace/Black Women Equal Pay Day Oct 13: Careers in Construction Dec 8: Gratitude Join us for our first Coffee & Conversation on February 24, where we will talk about building a village. Our community has grown because of the people in around it, and how we forge meaningful partnerships with one another is important to ensure our continued growth. Facilitator Kellen Nixon will guide us through this open conversation. Goodwill has been serving individuals and families in the Southern Piedmont region of North and South Carolina for more than 55 years. Goodwill operates 26 retail stores and has more than 30 donation sites in the region. When you donate and shop at Goodwill, you support our mission of helping people in our community gain the skills and confidence they need to find employment. In 2020, Goodwill assisted more than 7,570 individuals with the resources and support they needed to find work and be able to support themselves and their families. For more information, visit www.goodwillsp.org.