2024
1. March 18, 2024
Funding opportunities and Upcoming Events
Admin Message
Dear Community Mobilization Resource Coalition (CMRC) Members and Friends,
On behalf of the CMRC Steering Committee, I'd like to share a list of upcoming community events for your consideration, in particular, two March events:
Mar 25, 2024 04:30 PM CMRC March 2024 Meeting featuring UMR Campus and Climate Action Plan and Three Rivers Community Action on BIPOC Homeownership Mentor Outreach
Mar 26, 2024 05:30 PM Year of Respect: Respect & Calm: Reduce the Rancor featuring Bill Doherty, National Co-Founder of Braver Angels and Dr. Steve Lansing Co-Founder of Veterans Empowered
Also, we welcome organizations to work with CMRC to pursue the following funding opportunities that could require BIPOC community partnerships:
Funding Opportunities
March 13, 2024: Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)
Request for Proposals Funding Opportunities: DEI training for Small Employers, Targeted Populations Capacity Building
Employer subsidies: 1. The state of Minnesota Job Skills Partnership (MJSP) program offers grants to help train or retrain your workforce and.New Minnesota Fund Reimburses Employers for Costs of Reasonable Accommodations
March 12, 2024: Rochester Area Nonprofit Consortium
Rochester Nonprofit Consortium (The Consortium) is seeking proposals for event planning and implementation services.
Upcoming Events As of 2024-03-18
| Start Date | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 23, 2024 07:00 PM | Pamoja Women's Annual Iftar Dinner | Please register to join Pamoja Women in a fast-breaking food sharing evening in the holy month of Ramadan. |
| Mar 25, 2024 04:30 PM | CMRC March 25, 2024 Meeting | Topics: University of Minnesota Rochester Campus & Climate Action Plan; Three Rivers Community Action, BIPOC Homeownership Mentor Outreach, CMRC Updates: ACHLA and Pamoja Women actions regarding Post Secondary assists |
| Mar 26, 2024 04:30 PM | 6th Street Bridge and Riverfront Improvements Project Open House | Project Manager Ian Cochran shares, “The City of Rochester is excited to kick off this next public engagement phase that builds upon previous community conversations about connecting the neighborhoods on either side of the Zumbro River with a bridge at 6th Street S. The community-informed design will be about more than just the bridge; the project will benefit the community in various ways including improved connections to the riverfront and a safer 6th Street for all users.” |
| Mar 26, 2024 05:30 PM | Year of Respect: Respect & Calm: Reduce the Rancor | Guest: Bill Doherty, National Co-Founder of Braver Angels bdoherty@umn.edu; Additional Guest: Dr. Steve Lansing Co-Founder: Veterans Empowered “The significance of valuing others” “Amazingly simple steps of action” |
| Mar 28, 2024 12:00 PM | MPR Rochester RDAC Spring 2024 Meeting; Chandra Kavati, Senior Vice President, Chief Partnerships & Revenue Officer. | Topics include: Quarterly updates Possible Topics; |
| Apr 09, 2024 10:00 AM | RPS April 2024 Family Engagement Meeting | Youth Voice & Student Leadership, with a presentation facilitated by Sarah-Louise Henry, RPS Coordinator of Youth Empowerment, Department of Equity and Engagement. |
| Apr 11, 2024 06:30 PM | Stories Embracing Inclusion with Compassion | Meeting Hunger with Compassion |
| Apr 19, 2024 11:30 AM | Panel Session for Still We Rise: Rochester’s Black Legacy | This special event is open to all community members, while centering black voices and lived experiences. Lunch will be provided by Jersey Jo’s. Registration is required for food planning purposes. Please use the link below to register. |
| Apr 19, 2024 05:30 PM | April 19, 2024 The Power of Encouragement | Local Administrator of the Year, Encouragement Rock Star |
| Apr 24, 2024 09:30 AM | DMC 2024 Real Estate Developer and Investment Summit | Welcome to the 2024 Real Estate Developer and Investment Summit presented by Destination Medical Center and ULI Minnesota! Join us on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at the Mayo Civic Center for an exciting day of networking and learning about the scale and scope of opportunities in Rochester, MN. At this event, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with real estate developers and investment professionals from around the region. Whether you’re an experienced investor or just starting out, this summit is designed to provide valuable insights and opportunities specific to the Rochester, MN market. |
| Apr 25, 2024 06:30 PM | In the City for Good: Cradle to Career | Cradle 2 Career is a community-wide, community-owned initiative dedicated to educational equity. This comprehensive, cooperative, evidence-based approach is based on the work of STRIVE together, a national organization that developed this collaboration model focused on using local data to make smarter decisions. |
| May 09, 2024 09:00 AM | Women of Wellness (WOW) Conference 2024 |
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2. April 17, 2024
Not in our town
Admin Message
Dear Community Mobilization Resource Coalition (CMRC) Members and Friends,
On behalf of the CMRC Steering Committee, I'd like to share a list of upcoming community events for your consideration, in particular, the following important events
Apr 17, 2024 07:00 PM Barbershop Talk: Racism in Rochester Moderators: Bud Whitehorn, Andre Crockett, Tawonda Burks; In response to the racial slur written in cups on a bridge crossing East Circle drive near Century High school this weekend, a group of our local community leaders are coming together to have a conversation about racism in Rochester at a Community Town Hall. This event will be Wednesday from 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. at Century High School.
Apr 20, 2024 11:00 AM NAACP Not In Our Town We, the Rochester Branch of the NAACP, stand united in condemning the recent hateful incident involving the use of a racial slur against black and brown people in the immediate vicinity of Rochester Century High School. This reprehensible act not only undermines the values of our community but also sends a disturbing message to our youth who should feel safe and respected.
CMRC April 22, 2024 Meeting: City of Rochester DEI Action Plan Updates ; CMRC Collaboration Status
Apr 24, 2024 06:00 PM Skills for Disagreeing Better Convened by Braver Angels, MPR and UMR: More understanding of the values and concerns of people who differ from you politically • Better skills for listening in a way so that the other person feels heard • Better skills for sharing viewpoints in a way the other person might hear -- even if they disagree
Also, we thank UMR and Three River Community Action presenting in last month's CMRC meeting. Take this LINK for info on presentation slides, video recording and meeting takeaways.
Upcoming Events As of 2024-04-17
| Start Date | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2024 04:00 PM | Community Involvement Session: Candidate Training | Join United Way of Olmsted County and BIPOC community leaders for a training for individuals interested in running for office |
| Apr 17, 2024 07:00 PM | Barbershop Talk: Racism in Rochester | Moderators: Bud Whitehorn, Andre Crockett, Tawonda Burks; In response to the racial slur written in cups on a bridge crossing East Circle drive near Century High school this weekend, a group of our local community leaders are coming together to have a conversation about racism in Rochester at a Community Town Hall. This event will be Wednesday from 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. at Century High School. |
| Apr 19, 2024 11:30 AM | Panel Session for Still We Rise: Rochester’s Black Legacy | This special event is open to all community members, while centering black voices and lived experiences. Lunch will be provided by Jersey Jo’s. Registration is required for food planning purposes. Please use the link below to register. |
| Apr 20, 2024 11:00 AM | NAACP Not In Our Town | We, the Rochester Branch of the NAACP, stand united in condemning the recent hateful incident involving the use of a racial slur against black and brown people in the immediate vicinity of Rochester Century High School. This reprehensible act not only undermines the values of our community but also sends a disturbing message to our youth who should feel safe and respected. |
| Apr 22, 2024 04:30 PM | CMRC April 22, 2024 Meeting | Topics: City of Rochester DEI Action Plan Updates ; CMRC Collaboration Status |
| Apr 24, 2024 09:30 AM | DMC 2024 Real Estate Developer and Investment Summit | Welcome to the 2024 Real Estate Developer and Investment Summit presented by Destination Medical Center and ULI Minnesota! Join us on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at the Mayo Civic Center for an exciting day of networking and learning about the scale and scope of opportunities in Rochester, MN. At this event, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with real estate developers and investment professionals from around the region. Whether you’re an experienced investor or just starting out, this summit is designed to provide valuable insights and opportunities specific to the Rochester, MN market. |
| Apr 24, 2024 06:00 PM | Skills for Disagreeing Better Convened by Braver Angels, MPR and UMR | • More understanding of the values and concerns of people who differ from you politically • Better skills for listening in a way so that the other person feels heard • Better skills for sharing viewpoints in a way the other person might hear -- even if they disagree |
| Apr 25, 2024 05:30 PM | VIRTUAL COMMUNITY FORUM ON YOUTH SUBSTANCE USE PREVENTION | Virtual Community Forum on Youth Substance Use Prevention! We are a dedicated team committed to fostering community dialogue and promoting awareness about the critical issue of youth substance use. |
| Apr 25, 2024 06:30 PM | In the City for Good: Cradle to Career | Cradle 2 Career is a community-wide, community-owned initiative dedicated to educational equity. This comprehensive, cooperative, evidence-based approach is based on the work of STRIVE together, a national organization that developed this collaboration model focused on using local data to make smarter decisions. |
| Apr 27, 2024 01:00 PM | Free Dermatology Clinic By ZVMS | Funded by United Way of Olmsted County, Services include: Skin & Spot Checks, Foot Care, Acne, Skin infections & rashes |
| Apr 30, 2024 03:00 PM | 2024 Rochester Area Volunteer Fair | Discover how you can take action and share your talents through volunteering |
| May 09, 2024 08:30 AM | Southeast Minnesota Community Mental Health and Wellness Conference | We welcome all people to attend the Southeastern MN conference on mental health and wellbeing. The conference theme is Many Paths to Wellness. This conference is a collaborative effort to raise awareness, provide education, and reduce the stigma of mental illness in all segments of the Southeastern MN region. |
| May 09, 2024 09:00 AM | Women of Wellness (WOW) Conference 2024 | Forge meaningful connections with like-minded individuals, as you share in the collective journey towards greater well-being and fulfillment |
| May 16, 2024 08:15 AM | Lotus Health Foundation hosts 6th annual “Community of Wellness” event, Lifestyle Medicine, Path to Health & Happiness. | Embark on a journey towards health and happiness. |