The Civic Matters Hub is here to support you along your civic journey. We are a resource for creating stronger communities, advocating for change, and most importantly, helping you make your voice heard through voting, community organizing, volunteering, rallying, and more.
Join Miscarriage Services & MIST during Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week for a special session featuring Dr. Krystal Wilkinson, Associate Professor in Human Resource Management at Manchester Metropolitan University’s Centre for Decent Work and Productivity. Dr. Wilkinson will explore perinatal mental illness, including its prevalence, various conditions, and symptoms. Gain insights from research on perinatal mental illness and its impact on employment, and discover strategies for developing more supportive workplace policies and provisions. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn and discuss how we can better support individuals affected by perinatal mental health challenges.This is a virtual event. To attend, you can register using the link here.
In partnership with the Mama Glow Foundation with funding from the Kate Spade New York Foundation, Black Girls Smile is providing a complimentary in-person support group for our caregivers to connect for peer support, coaching, and wellness facilitation. Think of this as a safe space to learn how to advocate better for yourself and the Black girls, young women and youth in your life.Support groups take place twice a month on Tuesdays at 5pm in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Lunch will be provided but space is limited so please RSVP to confirm your spot.To RSVP, click the link here.
Civic culture defines what’s possible in a democracy. The norms and values that shape the way we live together precede the structural changes made to policies and legislation. How can we normalize habits of debate, dissent, and the free exchange of ideas? How do we address current narratives and create a new story of us? To address these questions, in light of the upcoming elections, panelists Eunice Nichols, Jose Antonio Vargas, Shanta Thake, and moderator Eric Liu will discuss civic culture and its importance to a democratic society.The 2024 PEN World Voices Festival, the 20th anniversary of the festival, will be a celebration of world literature and free expression. Over four days, over 100 writers from nearly 30 countries will be featured in engaging talks, panels, readings, and performances in New York City and greater Los Angeles.Visit https://worldvoices.pen.org/ for more information about the entire festival, as well as PEN America.ACCESSIBILITY:The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center is a fully ADA accessible space.ASL interpretation is available for this event by request only. Please reach out to our Box Office team at publicprograms@pen.org by April 21st to request.Please ask a Box Office Attendant or festival representative upon arrival for directions to accessible seating if preferred.For further information on accessibility in this space, or to make a request, please contact publicprograms@pen.orgTo RSVP, click the link here.
Voting was important to me as the next step in my civic journey. At last, my voice was being heard. I feel like I am paving the way for my fellow immigrants.
Spread Love NYC is a nine-month long campaign, by NYC Service, to connect New Yorkers with opportunities to make a difference in their communities through short and long-term service projects with local nonprofits.
