The Grassroots Leadership Education Program is an initiative of DC Jobs with Justice and Empower DC designed to strengthen local organizing and build power among working people in the District of Columbia. It incorporates skill building and political education into 2-hour long monthly trainings. Training locations rotate, please check the website for the most up-to-date information.
2011 Training Calendar
How DC Government Works
Feb 15th. 6:30pm-8:30pm
St Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 1525 Newton St NW
The Basics of Community Organizing
March 15th. 6:30pm-8:30pm
Understanding and Influencing the DC Budget
April 19th. 6:30pm-8:30pm
Advisory Neighborhood Commissions and Civic Associations
May 17th. 6:30pm-8:30pm
Working With the Media and Developing Your Message
June 21st. 6:30pm-8:30pm
A People’s History of Washington DC
July 19th. 6:30pm-8:30pm
Creating Accessible Space for Movement Building
August 16th. 6:30pm-8:30pm
Who Runs Washington Behind the Scenes?
September 20th. 6:30pm-8:30pm
Building a Strategic Campaign
October 18th. 6:30pm-8:30pm
Research Tips for Holding Elected Officials Accountable
November 15th. 6:30pm-8:30pm
Grassroots Fundraising
December 20th. 6:30pm-8:30pm
Empower DC, 1419 V St NWrnrn
For more info, contact Lillian Walker Shelton at lillian(at)dcjwj(dot)org