Rebuilding Lives Initiative

📆 Live Events & Schedule

This is your hub for live workshops, office hours, and community events throughout the Advocacy Series. Attend in person or virtually—plus find links to recordings and alternate online participation options.

Merced Library – Gracey Meeting Room
2100 O St. Merced, CA 95340-9534
1:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Refreshments provided by local caterers – Fusion Centered theme for Inclusivity and Integration with Dignity.

Event Schedule:

9/6 – September: Crafting Powerful Messages
Event: "Message Makeover Month!"
Activities: Interactive workshop on ethos, pathos, and logos.
Highlight: Friendly competition—Craft the Most Persuasive Message Contest!

Zoom Link:
https://zoom.us/j/98635253556?pwd=IHXFDG61lzpqdA8uqNbLzqPKugOyKj.1

10/4 – October: Talking to Local Leaders
Event: "Officially Speaking!"
Activity: Role-playing and storytelling about communicating with local government.
Highlight: "Mock City Council"—Participants practice speaking to local leaders in a supportive, humorous, and constructive role-play environment.

Zoom Link:

https://zoom.us/j/99872658389?pwd=nDBzTKnuBoW96c0givrAOZ8euqraoU.1

11/1 – November: Planning Community Events
Event: "Event-fully Yours!"
Activity: Collaborative brainstorming session on planning advocacy-themed community events.
Highlight: Speed-planning event—teams quickly design and pitch their dream community events for feedback and fun!

Zoom Link:

https://zoom.us/j/96944766543?pwd=5f8uV5o8EsSEGKjt3Ci7YcDNVTIsR7.1

12/6 – December: Social Media Savvy
Event: "Hashtag Holidays!"
Activity: Learn the ins-and-outs of using social media for impactful advocacy campaigns.
Highlight: End-of-year challenge—Create a viral advocacy-themed post and win bragging rights for the New Year!

Zoom Link:

https://zoom.us/j/95579943614?pwd=71kaVhtRpinVUC6dWoQ9UnvbdfdAZN.1

How To Participate

• In person: Join us at the Gracey Meeting Room (Merced Library main branch).

• Online: Attend via Zoom — link available on each module page or sentence “Live Events” section.

• Can’t attend live? Recordings, Padlet video options, and written alternatives will be available here after each event.