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This Week, at the Homeless Organizing Academy!April 23rd to 27th: This Week At The Homeless Organizing Academy!
The Homeless Organizing Academy is a weekly series of FREE trainings, open to all homelessand formerly-homeless people, designed for them to get the skills and experience they'll need to fight for justice—and pursue employment as community organizers! Classes are taught by PTH staff, PTH members, and guest instructors with expertise and experience in each topic. Everyone is welcomed regardless of experience! Tuesday 4/24 History of Homeless Organizing @ 6:00-8:00pm "The housing crisis does not exist because the system isn't working. It exists because that's the way the system works." - Peter Marcuse
Join PTH for a workshop on the history of homeless organizing where will be examining a film called "Living Broke in Boome Times," discussing the experience and lessons from past homeless organizers across the country! Wednesday 4/25: "Every Rose Has A Thorn" OPEN MIC @ 2:00-4:00pm Share your love with PTH family and join us for an Open Mic event featuring some of the greatest homeless and formerly homeless artist in NYC. THE RANT: Open Mic is a space for all performers, comedians, singers, and spokenword artists seeking to express what’s on their mind and in their hearts. If life is what you want to rant about then grab a mic and make it happen! To sign up to perform please RSVP with Veronica at Veronica@picturethehomeless. Friday 4/27 Blogging 101 @ 5:00-7:00pm Interested in learning how to blog? Want to learn how you can create a blog and make $$$? Then join PTH for a session on how to set-up and begin using online blogs for expression. Monday 4/30: Newsletter Writing @ 2:00-4:00pm Refreshments and Metrocards are provided for all participants! To RSVP or inquire about upcoming classes contact, Veronica Tirado, Leadership Development Coordinator, at veronica@picturethehomeless.
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