CENTERVILLE-WASHINGTON DIVERSITY COUNCIL

A very large turnout last night for our Voices & Stories panel. We want to thank our four panelists, Centerville City Schools for hosting, the Miami Valley Communications Council for recording the event, Dayton 24/7 now for the media coverage, the Community Resources for the Deaf for providing ASL interpretation, and our co-sponsors - Jeannette Horwitz and the team at Welcome Dayton. https://lnkd.in/gd5ss5mj #welcomingweek2024

Welcoming America has announced September 12-22, 2024 as Welcoming Week. Celebrated in communities around the United States, Welcoming Week is an annual campaign that connects neighbors and fosters a mutual understanding between immigrants and non-immigrants to build a deeper sense of belonging for all. In honor of Welcoming Week, the Centerville-Washington Diversity Council, in partnership with Welcome Dayton, will host its next installment in the Voices and Stories panel series entitled Journeys of Belonging, Immigration Stories and New Beginnings. The panelists are community members who will share their immigration stories. Come join us to learn about and celebrate the strengths and differences that make up our community. Panelists: Jeannette Horwitz, Welcome Dayton Coordinator, former Centerville City Schools’ parent, born in Sweden Selena Ghaben, Centerville High School graduate, Ohio State graduate student, born in Palestine Guzada Anwari, Wright State University graduate, born in Afghanistan Dr. Jose Torres, Hospitalist at UC Health, former Centerville City Schools parent and volunteer, born in Mexico Interpreters in Spanish, Arabic and Persian are available. ASL Interpreter available thanks to Community Services for the Deaf. WHEN: September 19, 2024 from 6-7 pm WHERE: Centerville High School, 500 E Franklin Street, Central Theater - Enter through front entrance Please register for this FREE event at https://lnkd.in/eJ5TW2B4 #WelcomingWeek #DiversityMatters

A great turnout last night at our Meet & Greet session. Thank you to the Washington Township, Montgomery County, Ohio RecPlex for allowing us to meet at the Joyce Young Center. A special thank you to representatives from Centerville City Schools, Centerville-Washington Park District, Centerville Washington History, REACH Indigenous Advocacy, and the Dayton Jewish Community Relations Council for attending. In addition to sharing information about the CWDC and volunteer opportunities, we also recognized two of our amazing Volunteers. The first was Linsy Rivera. Linsy is a student Volunteer who provided publicity support for our most recent Voices & Stories program. The second honoree is our past Chairperson, Sivaji Subramaniam, who was recognized for his many years of service as our CWDC Chairperson. Thank you both! #cwdiversitycouncil #diversityequityinclusion #diversitymatters

There is still time to register for this FREE event. Register online at cwtdiversity.org. All are welcome!

Have you heard about the Centerville-Washington Diversity Council? Perhaps you saw our booth at the Americana Festival and are curious about what we do. Now is your chance to learn more! We welcome you to a Meet & Greet at the Joyce Young Center (Washington Township RecPlex West), that will provide an overview of our committees, projects, programs, and volunteer opportunities. Join us for some informal conversation and short presentations. Light refreshments will be provided. The Council is comprised of more than 50 representatives from local government, public and private schools, businesses, media, faith and other ethnic communities, as well as a cross section of various races, ages, physical abilities, and sexual orientations. The purpose of the Council is to foster an inclusive community through education and communication initiatives. As a completely volunteer-driven organization, we invite you to join us and contribute your skills to support our mission. There's no minimum time commitment required; we appreciate any amount of time you can give! Register now: Secure your spot for this FREE event on Thursday, August 8th, by registering here or online at cwtdiversity.org. All are welcome! #diversityequityinclusion #wearestrongertogether City of Centerville, Ohio Washington Township, Montgomery County, Ohio Centerville-Washington Park District Washington-Centerville Public Library Montgomery County Board of Developmental Disabilities Services Access Center for Independent Living

Thank you to the amazing panelists and guests who participated in our Voices & Stories discussion last week at the Washington-Centerville Public Library. The session was recorded by the Miami Valley Communications Council and we will share the link to the recording when it is available. If you have suggestions for future Voices & Stories topics, please let us know. #pridemonth ????? ?? Photos credit: Linsy Rivera

We still have seats available for this FREE program. You can register on our website at https://cwtdiversity.org/.

Register now for our next FREE Voices and Stories program. Breaking news - an ASL interpreter will be available at the program thanks to our friends at the Community Services for the Deaf. #equalitymatters #LGBTQPrideMonth

Join us for our next Voices and Stories panel discussion to share conversation and promote understanding. We will celebrate Women’s History Month by discussing the achievements, challenges, and contributions of women who are leaders in various fields within our community. The panelists for this program include ?Belinda Kenley, City Council member, City of Centerville & VP Energy Optimizers ?Liz Fultz, Director, Washington-Centerville Public Library ?Utsey Shelton, Business Advisor, Urban League of Greater SW Ohio. The panelists will provide their unique perspective and insight while sharing their personal experiences during this meaningful conversation. This is an opportunity to connect with like-minded advocates and community members dedicated to promoting gender equality. We encourage women AND men to join us for thoughtful education. Join the conversation on social media using #CelebratingWomenAdvocates and share your thoughts and experiences in our community. REGISTER TODAY for this FREE program. www.cwtdiversity.org

Thanks to everyone who braved the cold temperatures to join our 22nd Annual MLK Breakfast this morning. It was good to see you all!