CROSS-CLASS DIALOGUE CIRCLES
The Fall 2024 cohort is full! Apply now for Winter/Spring …
The next circle will likely begin in January, with specific dates TBD
If you complete the registration form, we’ll contact you when the next circle is scheduled to confirm whether the time works for you.
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What are Cross-Class Dialogue Circles?
Cross-Class Dialogue Circles are a powerful way for people across the class spectrum to come together to talk about their experiences with class, listen to each other’s stories and perspectives, build relationships, and collaborate for change. Engaging with each other across class is empowering, healing and liberating.
Cross-Class Dialogue Circles bring together up to 20 people with a diversity of class experiences, ranging from being homeless to managing family foundations, and everything in between. Our goals in meeting together are:
to better understand class as part of an economic system, and our own experience with class and how it shows up in our daily life and communication, including and especially in intersection with race and racism;
to learn and practice strategies for engaging with each other about difficult subjects;
to learn and share practical tools for contributing to racial, economic, and social justice;
to build relationships of accountability and collaboration within and beyond the group.
CLICK HERE for further, detailed explanation of Cross-Class Dialogue Circles’ history, format, facilitators, participants, accountability, and the cost-sharing process.
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Cost
Participants contribute on a sliding scale starting at $0. The decision about how much to contribute is explored through discussions during the circle, but each person ultimately decides for themself.
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Accessibility
By default we offer computer-generated captions. If you have other access needs such as human-generated captions, ASL interpretation, etc., please say so in your application and we will meet as many access needs as possible. We also offer a stipend for any child care costs related to your participation.
We fund the circles primarily through participant contributions, and welcome donations of any size to support the circles.
To make your pledged contribution for participation in a past or current circle, pay here
To make a tax deductible donation through our fiscal sponsor, Peace Development Fund, donate here.
Either way, please indicate that it is for CCDC. If you prefer to contribute by check, contact Davey for the mailing address.
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