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SUMMARY:BIPOC Community Dinner Eugene 2026 at Lavender Network
DESCRIPTION:Oct27Tue\n\nNAACP Eugene-Springfield BIPOC Community Health Workers Program Presents\nA Shared Table for Our Community. \n5:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Lavender Network\, 1590 Willamette Street in Eugene. Free to attend. \nEvent Details\n\n\nThe BIPOC Community Dinner Eugene 2026 for October takes place Tuesday\, October 27\, from 5:00 to 6:00 PM at the Lavender Network\, 1590 Willamette Street in Eugene. Presented by the NAACP Eugene-Springfield BIPOC Community Health Workers Program in partnership with HIV Alliance\, the monthly dinner brings Black\, Indigenous\, Latinx and other community members of color together over a free meal. Everyone is welcome to come hungry\, meet neighbors and learn about health resources available across Lane County. \n\nDateTue\, Oct 27\, 2026Last Tuesday of each month\nTime5:00 PM to 6:00 PMPacific Time\nWhereLavender Network1590 Willamette St\, Eugene\, OR\nCostFreeFree to attend\n\nCommunity\, Culture and Health Around One Table\nSharing a meal is one of the oldest ways communities take care of each other. The monthly BIPOC Community Dinner gives people of color in Eugene and Springfield a regular\, welcoming place to gather\, talk and build the kind of relationships that make it easier to ask for help when it is needed. The dinner celebrates the food traditions of the many cultures that call Lane County home\, and organizers shape each menu around ideas and feedback from the people who attend. \nThe dinner is part of the BIPOC Community Health Worker Program\, a collaboration between the NAACP Eugene-Springfield Branch and HIV Alliance. The program grew out of the need to help community members navigate medical care during the COVID shutdown\, and it continues to address barriers to care and the social factors that shape health outcomes. Community health workers with lived experience and cultural knowledge will be on hand to visit with guests and answer questions. \nJoin Us on October 27 \nFree to attend and open to the community. Bring a friend\, share a meal and meet your neighbors at the Lavender Network. \nBranch Event Page\nBIPOC Health Worker Program\nHow the BIPOC Community Health Worker Program Helps\nFinding a doctor\, signing up for the Oregon Health Plan or arranging a ride to an appointment can feel overwhelming\, especially for families who have been underserved by the health system. The branch’s community health workers help with exactly those tasks. At the BIPOC Community Dinner Eugene 2026\, guests can learn how the program supports people with enrollment in OHP\, OHP Bridge and marketplace coverage\, transportation to medical visits\, coordination with social services and referrals for behavioral health and substance use treatment. \nThe program serves adults 18 and older who identify as Black\, Indigenous or a person of color and who live in Lane County. Anyone interested can talk with a health worker at the dinner or complete the interest form on the branch website. \nWhat to Expect at the BIPOC Community Dinner Eugene 2026\n\nA free community mealA dinner shared with neighbors\, offered at no cost to guests.\nConnection and conversationTime to meet other BIPOC community members from Eugene\, Springfield and across Lane County.\nCommunity health workersCulturally informed health workers from the NAACP and HIV Alliance partnership available to answer questions.\nResource connectionsInformation on health coverage\, transportation to care\, behavioral health and other local services.\nA voice in future dinnersA chance to share ideas and feedback that help shape upcoming menus and gatherings.\n\nWhy Community Gatherings Matter for Health Equity\nHealth is shaped by far more than what happens in a clinic. Social connection\, trusted relationships and knowing where to turn all influence whether people get the care they need. For BIPOC residents in a region where communities of color are often small and spread out\, a reliable monthly gathering helps reduce isolation and builds trust between neighbors and the health workers who serve them. The BIPOC Community Dinner Eugene 2026 puts that idea into practice one meal at a time. \nThe dinner takes place on the last Tuesday of each month at the Lavender Network on Willamette Street. The NAACP Eugene-Springfield Branch thanks everyone who shares ideas and feedback\, which helps the branch create meals and spaces that reflect the whole community. \nAbout the NAACP Eugene-Springfield Branch\nNAACP Eugene-Springfield Branch 1119 serves Lane County from its office at the Clear Lake Community Center. Alongside the monthly BIPOC Community Dinner\, the branch runs a weekly BIPOC Food Pantry that serves about 80 families\, youth programs\, open gym and game nights\, and monthly general meetings on health\, education\, voting rights and racial justice. This dinner is presented by the branch’s BIPOC Community Health Workers Program in partnership with HIV Alliance\, and hosted at the Lavender Network. NAACP AOWSAC shares the BIPOC Community Dinner Eugene 2026 so Oregonians across the region can take part. Find more events across Alaska\, Oregon and Washington on the NAACP AOWSAC events calendar. \n\nAlso in Oregon: Linn Benton Freedom Fund Celebration 2026November 7 at the Linn County Expo Center in Albany.\nSee the Celebration\n\nFrequently Asked Questions About the BIPOC Community Dinner Eugene 2026\n\nWhen and where is the dinner?\nTuesday\, October 27\, 2026\, from 5:00 to 6:00 PM at the Lavender Network\, 1590 Willamette Street\, Eugene\, OR 97401. \n\n\nDoes it cost anything to attend?\nNo. The dinner is free to attend. \n\n\nWho is the dinner for?\nThe dinner is a gathering for Black\, Indigenous\, Latinx and other community members of color in Lane County\, presented by the NAACP Eugene-Springfield BIPOC Community Health Workers Program. \n\n\nHow often is the BIPOC Community Dinner held?\nThe dinner is held monthly on the last Tuesday of each month. Check the branch calendar for each month’s details. \n\n\nHow can I get help from a community health worker?\nTalk with a health worker at the dinner\, or visit the BIPOC Community Health Worker Program page on the branch website to complete the interest form. You can also call the branch office at 541-484-1119. \n\n\nAdditional Resources\n\nNAACP Eugene-Springfield BIPOC Community Health Worker Program\nHIV Alliance\nLavender Network\nOregon Health Authority Equity and Inclusion Division\n\nHosted by NAACP Eugene-Springfield Branch 1119 and HIV Alliance\, and shared by the NAACP AOWSAC State Area Conference
URL:https://naacpaowsac.org/event/bipoc-community-dinner-eugene-2026/
LOCATION:Lavender Network\, 1590 Willamette Street\, Eugene\, OR\, 97401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,NAACP
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SUMMARY:Linn Benton Freedom Fund Celebration 2026 in Albany
DESCRIPTION:Nov07Sat\n\nLinn Benton NAACP Presents\nCommunity… Showing Up! \n5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Willamette Conference Center\, Linn County Expo Center\, Albany. \nGet Tickets\n\n\nThe Linn Benton Freedom Fund Celebration 2026 takes place Saturday\, November 7\, 2026\, from 5 to 9 PM at the Willamette Conference Center inside the Linn County Expo Center in Albany\, Oregon. Themed Community… Showing Up!\, the evening brings a buffet dinner\, a keynote from Salem City Councilor Dr. Irvin M. Brown\, awards\, prize drawings\, live music and dancing. It is also the branch’s most important fundraiser of the year\, and every ticket helps pay for its justice work in the mid-Willamette Valley. \n\nDateSat\, Nov 7\, 2026Open to the public\nTime5:00 PM to 9:00 PMPacific Time\nWhereLinn County Expo Center3700 Knox Butte Rd E\, Albany\, OR\nCostTicketedOn sale at LinnBentonNAACP.com\n\nA Night That Funds the Work\nFreedom Fund events are a long NAACP tradition. Branches across the country hold them each year to raise the money that keeps local advocacy going\, from voter education and legal redress to youth programs and housing work. For Linn Benton NAACP\, which serves Linn and Benton counties including Albany and Corvallis\, this celebration pays for a year of showing up in schools\, at city council meetings and alongside families who need an advocate. \nThe theme\, Community… Showing Up!\, is a thank you to everyone who came out for that work this year\, and an ask to keep coming. \nReserve Your Seat \nTickets for the Linn Benton Freedom Fund Celebration 2026 are on sale now. \nBuy Tickets\nKeynote and Emcee\nDr. Irvin M. Brown\, Salem City Councilor\, gives the keynote. On the council he is known for building trust through active listening\, good governance and steady community engagement. Briae Lewis\, Ward 2 City Councilor in Corvallis\, serves as emcee for the evening. \nWhat to Expect at the Linn Benton Freedom Fund Celebration 2026\n\nBuffet dinnerA full dinner buffet\, with a no-host bar.\nKeynote addressDr. Irvin M. Brown\, Salem City Councilor.\nAward presentationThe branch honors people who showed up for the community this year.\nPrize drawingsEvery guest is entered for the grand prize weekend at the coast. Extra tickets can be bought for gifts donated by local businesses.\nLive musicSoul from the PDX Soul Collective\, then DJ Dokkaebi closes the night with dancing.\n\nThank You to the Sponsors\nThis year’s celebration is supported by First Alternative Co-op\, Oregon State University Office of Institutional Diversity\, Baldwin General Contracting\, Linn Benton Lincoln Health Equity Alliance\, Renaissance Roofing\, Hilltop Vineyards\, GBC Construction\, Willamette Valley Jaguars Professional Basketball\, Corvallis Public Schools Foundation\, Vivacity Spirits\, Heresco Chiropractic and G. Christianson Construction. \nAccommodations \nFor any accommodation you need to attend\, contact Freedom Fund Celebration Chair Brianna Beene at bbeene.volunteer@gmail.com. \n\n\nSame night in Spokane: NAACP Spokane Freedom Fund Gala 2026November 7 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Spokane City Center.\nSee the Gala\n\nFrequently Asked Questions About the Linn Benton Freedom Fund Celebration 2026\n\nWhen and where is it?\nSaturday\, November 7\, 2026\, 5 to 9 PM\, at the Willamette Conference Center in the Linn County Expo Center\, 3700 Knox Butte Rd E\, Albany\, Oregon. \n\n\nHow do I buy tickets?\nTickets are on sale at LinnBentonNAACP.com. \n\n\nWho is the keynote speaker?\nDr. Irvin M. Brown\, Salem City Councilor. Corvallis City Councilor Briae Lewis is the emcee. \n\n\nIs it open to non-members?\nYes. The celebration is open to the public. \n\n\nWhere does the money go?\nIt supports the justice work of Linn Benton NAACP for the year ahead. \n\n\nAdditional Resources\n\nLinn Benton NAACP\nNAACP National\nACLU of Oregon\nEqual Justice Initiative\n\nHosted by Linn Benton NAACP and shared by the NAACP AOWSAC State Area Conference
URL:https://naacpaowsac.org/event/linn-benton-freedom-fund-celebration-2026/
LOCATION:Linn County Expo Center\, Willamette Conference Center\, 3700 Knox Butte Rd E\, Albany\, OR\, 97322\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Race & Justice
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SUMMARY:NAACP Spokane Freedom Fund Gala 2026
DESCRIPTION:Nov7Sat\n\nNAACP Spokane Branch 1137 Presents\nWe The People: Freedom Fund Gala 2026 \n6:00 PM\, black tie\, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Spokane City Center. Early bird pricing ends October 15. \nGet Gala Tickets\n\n\nSpokane Freedom Fund Gala 2026 takes place Saturday\, November 7\, 2026 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Spokane City Center. Hosted by NAACP Spokane Branch 1137\, this year’s gala carries the theme “We The People” and brings Eastern Washington together to celebrate civil rights leadership and fund the branch’s year-round work. \n\nDateSat\, Nov 7\, 2026Black tie\nTime6:00 PM to 9:00 PMPacific Time\nWhereDoubleTree Spokane City Center322 N Spokane Falls Ct\, Spokane\, WA 99201\nEarly Bird$90 members$110 non-members. Tables of 10 from $1\,050. Through Oct 15\n\nThe Freedom Fund Gala is the most important fundraiser of the year for NAACP Spokane. Proceeds support the branch committees working on education\, youth engagement\, civic engagement\, criminal justice\, and health care across the Spokane region. \nNAACP Spokane has been a steady voice for civil rights in the Inland Northwest\, with hundreds of local members and a long record of advocacy. The gala is where that community comes together to honor its leaders and invest in the work ahead. \nEarly Bird Pricing Ends October 15 \nReserve your seat at the Spokane Freedom Fund Gala 2026 before prices go up. \nGet Gala Tickets\nWhat to Expect at the Spokane Freedom Fund Gala 2026\n\n“We The People”An evening celebrating civil rights leadership under this year’s theme.\nHonored leadersRecognition of community leaders and award winners.\nKeynote addressA keynote presented by the gala’s premier sponsor.\nSocial hour and studentsTime to connect\, plus student recognition.\nSponsorshipOpportunities for businesses and organizations to invest in the work.\n\nEvery ticket and table directly supports NAACP Spokane programs. Several sponsorship levels include complimentary NAACP memberships for every guest at the table\, making the gala a strong way for organizations to invest in civil rights in Eastern Washington. \nWhether you attend as an individual\, bring a table of friends\, or sponsor the evening\, the Spokane Freedom Fund Gala 2026 is a chance to stand with the movement. Explore more branch events across Alaska\, Oregon\, and Washington at NAACP AOWSAC. \nWhy the Spokane Freedom Fund Gala 2026 Matters\nFreedom Fund events are a tradition across the NAACP\, dating back to the organization’s earliest decades\, when local branches raised money to support legal defense\, voter registration\, and community organizing. That tradition continues in Spokane\, where the gala helps fund scholarships\, youth programs\, civic engagement\, and the branch’s civil rights complaint and advocacy work across Eastern Washington. \nThe 2026 theme\, “We The People\,” is a reminder that the promises of the Constitution belong to everyone and that protecting them takes ordinary people showing up. In a year marked by battles over voting access\, education\, and public safety\, the Spokane Freedom Fund Gala 2026 is a chance for the Inland Northwest to come together and invest in that work locally. \nPlan Your Evening\nBlack tie event \nThe evening begins at 6:00 PM and is a black tie affair\, so plan your attire accordingly and check the ticket page before the event for any final details. \n\nThe DoubleTree by Hilton Spokane City Center is located at 322 North Spokane Falls Court\, next to the Spokane Convention Center and a short walk from Riverfront Park. Hotel parking is available on site for a fee. \n\nFrequently Asked Questions About the Spokane Freedom Fund Gala 2026\n\nWhen and where is the Spokane Freedom Fund Gala 2026?\nSaturday\, November 7\, 2026 at 6:00 PM at the DoubleTree by Hilton Spokane City Center\, 322 N Spokane Falls Ct\, Spokane\, WA 99201. \n\n\nHow much are tickets?\nEarly bird tickets are $90 for members and $110 for non-members through October 15. Tables of 10 start at $1\,050. \n\n\nWhere do I buy tickets?\nTickets are sold through the NAACP Spokane Zeffy page linked above. \n\n\nWhat is the 2026 theme?\nThe theme is “We The People.” \n\n\nWhere does the money go?\nProceeds support NAACP Spokane Branch 1137 programs in education\, youth\, civic engagement\, criminal justice\, and health care. \n\n\nAdditional Resources\n\nNAACP Spokane Freedom Fund Gala\nNAACP Spokane\nNAACP National\nEqual Justice Initiative\n\nHosted by NAACP Spokane Branch 1137 and shared by the NAACP AOWSAC State Area Conference
URL:https://naacpaowsac.org/event/spokane-freedom-fund-gala-2026/
LOCATION:DoubleTree by Hilton Spokane City Center\, 322 N Spokane Falls Ct\, Spokane\, WA\, 99201\, United States
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SUMMARY:Building Restorative Communities Gathering 2026 at Gonzaga Law
DESCRIPTION:Nov13Fri\n\nNAACP Spokane Branch 1137 Presents\nBuilding Restorative Communities Gathering. \nFriday\, November 13\, 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM and Saturday\, November 14\, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Gonzaga University School of Law in Spokane. Attend one day or both. \nEmail for Details\n\n\nThe Building Restorative Communities Gathering 2026 takes place Friday\, November 13\, from 5:30 to 8:30 PM and Saturday\, November 14\, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Gonzaga University School of Law\, 721 N. Cincinnati Street in Spokane. Hosted by Building Restorative Communities\, an initiative of the NAACP Spokane Branch\, the two-day gathering invites the community to deepen relationships\, encounter healing and engage restorative justice through practices rooted in Indigenous culture. Guests can attend one session or both\, and everyone in the community is welcome. \n\nDatesNov 13 and 14\, 2026Attend one or both\nTimeFri 5:30 to 8:30 PMSat 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM\nWhereGonzaga School of Law721 N. Cincinnati St\, Spokane\, WA\nRegistrationComing soonEmail brcspokane@gmail.com\n\nWhat Restorative Justice Means for Spokane\nRestorative justice asks a different question than the traditional legal system. Instead of focusing only on what rule was broken and what punishment fits\, it asks who was harmed\, what they need and how the people involved can repair the damage together. Practices like talking circles bring people face to face to share their concerns and their hopes\, and many of those practices come from Indigenous traditions that have guided communities for generations. \nBuilding Restorative Communities is the Spokane NAACP initiative that brings this work to neighborhoods across the city. Over the past year it has hosted community circles\, book conversations on restorative justice and documentary screenings at Spokane libraries and community spaces. The Building Restorative Communities Gathering 2026 is its largest event yet\, bringing those threads together over a Friday evening and a full Saturday. \nSave the Date: November 13 and 14 \nRegistration details are coming soon. Email Building Restorative Communities to get on the list for updates. \nEmail for Details\nNAACP Spokane\nTwo Ways to Take Part\nThe Friday evening session of the Building Restorative Communities Gathering 2026 runs from 5:30 to 8:30 PM and the Saturday session runs from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM\, both at Gonzaga University School of Law. The organizers invite guests to attend one or both. Friday is a natural fit for anyone who works during the day\, and Saturday offers a full day to go deeper into the practices. \nWhat to Expect at the Building Restorative Communities Gathering 2026\n\nCommunityTime to meet neighbors\, advocates and practitioners working on restorative justice in Spokane.\nDeeper relationshipsCircle practices that help people listen\, share and build trust across differences.\nHealingSpace to reflect on harm in our communities and what repair can look like.\nRestorative justice in practiceA closer look at how restorative approaches work in schools\, neighborhoods and the justice system.\nIndigenous rootsApplications of restorative practice rooted in Indigenous culture and teaching.\n\nPartners and Hosts\nRegistration details coming soon \nThis is a save-the-date for the Building Restorative Communities Gathering 2026. Cost and registration information have not been released yet. Email brcspokane@gmail.com with questions\, and check back here for updates. \n\nThe Building Restorative Communities Gathering 2026 is presented by the NAACP Spokane Branch through its Building Restorative Communities initiative\, with partners the Gonzaga University School of Law Center for Civil and Human Rights and the Waters Meet Foundation. Holding the gathering at a law school is fitting\, since restorative justice is reshaping how courts\, schools and communities across Washington respond to harm. \nAbout NAACP Spokane\nNAACP Spokane Branch 1137 works for civil rights\, voting access and racial justice across the Spokane region. Its programs include candidate forums\, monthly general membership meetings and the Building Restorative Communities initiative. NAACP AOWSAC shares the Building Restorative Communities Gathering 2026 so communities across Washington can take part. Find more events across Alaska\, Oregon and Washington on the NAACP AOWSAC events calendar. \n\nAlso in Spokane: NAACP Spokane Freedom Fund Gala 2026November 7\, celebrating another year of the branch’s work.\nSee the Gala\n\nFrequently Asked Questions About the Building Restorative Communities Gathering 2026\n\nWhen and where is the gathering?\nFriday\, November 13\, 2026\, from 5:30 to 8:30 PM and Saturday\, November 14\, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Gonzaga University School of Law\, 721 N. Cincinnati Street\, Spokane\, WA. \n\n\nDo I have to attend both days?\nNo. The organizers invite guests to attend one session or both. \n\n\nHow do I register?\nRegistration details are coming soon. Email brcspokane@gmail.com to ask questions or get updates. \n\n\nWhat is Building Restorative Communities?\nIt is an initiative of the NAACP Spokane Branch that brings restorative justice practices\, like community circles\, to neighborhoods across Spokane. \n\n\nWho are the partners?\nThe Gonzaga University School of Law Center for Civil and Human Rights and the Waters Meet Foundation. \n\n\nAdditional Resources\n\nNAACP Spokane Branch 1137\nGonzaga Law Center for Civil and Human Rights\nWaters Meet Foundation\nRestorative Justice Exchange\n\nHosted by Building Restorative Communities\, a NAACP Spokane initiative\, and shared by the NAACP AOWSAC State Area Conference
URL:https://naacpaowsac.org/event/restorative-communities-gathering-2026/
LOCATION:Gonzaga University School of Law\, 721 N. Cincinnati Street\, Spokane\, WA\, 99220\, United States
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SUMMARY:Alaska Housing Summit 2026: Let's Talk About a Place to Call Home
DESCRIPTION:Nov19Thu\n\nNAACP State Area Conference Presents\nLet’s talk about a place to call home in Alaska. \n5:30 PM to 7:30 PM Alaska Time\, live on Zoom. Free and open to all Alaskans. \nRSVP by Email\n\n\nThe Alaska Housing Summit 2026 is a free virtual event on Thursday\, November 19\, 2026\, from 5:30 to 7:30 PM Alaska Time\, hosted by the NAACP State Area Conference of Alaska\, Oregon and Washington. The Alaska Housing team will walk through homeownership opportunities\, new NAACP housing programs and the steps families can take now to get financially ready to buy. Every Alaskan\, and anyone who cares about Alaska\, is welcome to join. \n\nDateThu\, Nov 19\, 2026Free virtual event\nTime5:30 PM to 7:30 PMAlaska Time\nWhereZoomLink sent when you RSVP\nCostFreeRSVP to vicepresident@naacpaowsac.org\n\nWhy Housing\, and Why Now\nOwning a home is still the main way most families build wealth they can pass down. In Alaska\, the path to getting there has its own hurdles: high building costs\, a tight market in Anchorage and the Mat-Su\, and long distances between rural communities and the lenders and programs that serve them. Black families across the state feel those hurdles twice\, because the gap in homeownership that started with redlining has never fully closed. \nThis summit is about closing that gap one household at a time. The Alaska Housing team will share what is coming in 2027\, explain programs you may not know you qualify for\, and answer the questions people usually carry around for years before asking anyone. \nSave Your Spot on Zoom \nEmail your RSVP and we will send the Zoom link before the Alaska Housing Summit 2026. \nRSVP Now\nWho You Will Hear From\nThe conversation is led by people working on housing in Alaska every day. Sean Sullivan\, Housing Chair\, will cover the new NAACP housing programs. The Economic Development Chair will talk about financial preparedness and building independence through ownership. Jasmin Smith\, Vice President for Alaska\, will host and connect the work to the conference’s plans for 2027. Special guest Jarre Lee joins the panel as well. \nWhat to Expect at the Alaska Housing Summit 2026\n\nHomeownership opportunitiesWhere the openings are in Alaska right now and who they are meant for.\nNew NAACP housing programsA first look at programs the conference is rolling out across the 49th State.\nGetting financially readyCredit\, savings and the paperwork lenders ask for\, explained in plain terms.\nResources you can useDown payment help\, counseling and agencies that can walk you through the process.\nYour questions answeredTime set aside for the panel to take questions from the audience.\n\nPlan to Join\nRSVP to get the Zoom link \nSend a short email to vicepresident@naacpaowsac.org with your name. The meeting link will come to you before November 19. Times are listed in Alaska Time\, which is one hour behind Pacific Time. \n\nYou do not need to own a home\, be ready to buy or be an NAACP member to attend. Renters\, first-time buyers\, parents planning for their kids and anyone working on housing in their own community will all get something useful out of these two hours. \n\nAlso on homeownership: Bremerton Home Buyers 101 ForumOctober 23 in Bremerton\, with local lenders and real estate experts.\nSee the Forum\n\nFrequently Asked Questions About the Alaska Housing Summit 2026\n\nWhen is the Alaska Housing Summit 2026?\nThursday\, November 19\, 2026\, from 5:30 to 7:30 PM Alaska Time. \n\n\nWhere is it held?\nOnline on Zoom. You will get the link after you RSVP. \n\n\nHow do I RSVP?\nEmail vicepresident@naacpaowsac.org with your name and the words Alaska Housing Summit. \n\n\nDoes it cost anything?\nNo. The Alaska Housing Summit 2026 is free. \n\n\nDo I have to live in Alaska?\nNo. The focus is Alaska\, but anyone who supports Alaskan families is welcome. \n\n\nAdditional Resources\n\nAlaska Housing Finance Corporation\nConsumer Financial Protection Bureau: Buying a House\nHUD: Buying a Home\nNAACP National\n\nHosted by the NAACP State Area Conference of Alaska\, Oregon and Washington\, Alaska Housing team
URL:https://naacpaowsac.org/event/alaska-housing-summit-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Zoom)\, Online\, Online\, WA\, United States
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SUMMARY:NAACP Bremerton Community and Law Enforcement Dinner 2026
DESCRIPTION:Dec4Fri\n\nNAACP Bremerton Unit 1134 Presents\nOne table. One honest conversation. \n5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Kitsap Conference Center on the Bremerton waterfront. \nVisit NAACP Bremerton\n\n\nCommunity and Law Enforcement Dinner returns to Bremerton on December 4\, 2026\, bringing residents\, community leaders\, and local law enforcement to the same table. Hosted by NAACP Bremerton Unit 1134 at the Kitsap Conference Center\, this annual evening is built on a simple idea: trust grows when people sit down together and talk honestly. \n\nDateFri\, Dec 4\, 2026Annual tradition\nTime5:00 PM to 8:00 PMDoors open shortly before\nWhereKitsap Conference Center100 Washington Ave\, Bremerton\, WA 98337\nHostNAACP BremertonUnit 1134\n\nRelationships between Black communities and police are shaped every day by individual encounters\, policy decisions\, and history. The Community and Law Enforcement Dinner creates space outside of those moments of tension\, where residents and officers can meet as neighbors\, share concerns\, and build the kind of understanding that makes Kitsap County safer for everyone. \nThe dinner is a signature tradition for NAACP Bremerton and closes out a busy season that includes the Youth and Law Forum and the Home Buyers 101 Forum. It reflects the branch commitment to accountability\, community voice\, and practical partnership. \nSave the Date \nJoin NAACP Bremerton for the Community and Law Enforcement Dinner. Ticket and seating details will be shared by the branch. \nVisit NAACP Bremerton\nWhat to Expect at the Community and Law Enforcement Dinner\n\nA shared dinnerResidents\, community leaders\, and law enforcement at the same table.\nHonest conversationOpen talk about public safety and community concerns.\nFace to faceOpportunities to meet local officers and agency leaders.\nBranch updatesNews on NAACP Bremerton advocacy and programs.\nLasting tiesA chance to strengthen relationships that last beyond the evening.\n\nAcross Washington\, the NAACP continues to advocate for fair policing\, transparency\, and community oversight. Local gatherings like this dinner complement that policy work by giving people a real place to be heard. \nIf you live or work on the Kitsap Peninsula\, this is an evening to show up\, listen\, and help shape what public safety looks like in your community. See more from our branches across the region at NAACP AOWSAC. \nWhy the Community and Law Enforcement Dinner Matters\nTrust between communities of color and police is built or broken in small moments: a traffic stop\, a response to a call for help\, a conversation on a sidewalk. When the only interactions people have with law enforcement happen during stressful situations\, misunderstanding grows on both sides. The Community and Law Enforcement Dinner changes the setting. Over a shared meal\, residents can raise concerns directly\, officers can hear how their work is experienced in the neighborhoods they serve\, and both can find common ground on what safety should look like. \nThis kind of relationship building does not replace accountability\, oversight\, or policy reform\, which remain central to NAACP advocacy in Washington. It complements that work by opening lines of communication that make reform more achievable and help residents know who to call when something goes wrong. \nPlan Your Evening\nArriving by ferry \nThe Kitsap Conference Center is a short walk from the Bremerton ferry terminal\, which makes it easy for guests traveling from Seattle. \n\nThe Kitsap Conference Center sits on the Bremerton waterfront at 100 Washington Avenue. Doors are expected to open shortly before the 5:00 PM start. Watch for ticket and seating information from NAACP Bremerton\, and consider inviting a neighbor\, a youth leader\, or a local business owner to join your table. \n\nAlso in Bremerton: Youth and Law ForumSaturday\, October 17\, 2026 at the Kitsap County Courthouse.\nSee the Forum\n\nFrequently Asked Questions About the Community and Law Enforcement Dinner\n\nWhen and where is the Community and Law Enforcement Dinner?\nFriday\, December 4\, 2026\, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Kitsap Conference Center\, 100 Washington Ave\, Bremerton\, WA 98337. \n\n\nWho is hosting the dinner?\nNAACP Bremerton Unit 1134. \n\n\nWho should attend?\nKitsap County residents\, community leaders\, and members of local law enforcement. \n\n\nHow do I get tickets?\nTicket details will be shared by NAACP Bremerton. Check naacpbremerton.org or email naacpbremerton@yahoo.com. \n\n\nIs this an annual event?\nYes. The Community and Law Enforcement Dinner is a yearly NAACP Bremerton tradition. \n\n\nAdditional Resources\n\nNAACP Bremerton Unit 1134\nNAACP National\nEqual Justice Initiative\nAmerican Civil Liberties Union\n\nHosted by NAACP Bremerton Unit 1134 and shared by the NAACP AOWSAC State Area Conference
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LOCATION:Kitsap Conference Center\, 100 Washington Ave\, Bremerton\, WA\, 98337\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:MLK Breakfast Vancouver 2027 with Rep. Justin J. Pearson
DESCRIPTION:Jan18Mon\n\niUrban Teen Presents\nThe Dream in Action. \nThe 17th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast Celebration\, 8:30 AM at the Hilton Vancouver Washington. Keynote: Tennessee State Representative Justin J. Pearson. \nGet Tickets\n\n\nThe MLK Breakfast Vancouver 2027 is the 17th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast Celebration\, held Monday\, January 18\, 2027\, at 8:30 AM at the Hilton Vancouver Washington. Hosted by iUrban Teen\, this year’s theme is The Dream in Action\, and the keynote speaker is Tennessee State Representative Justin J. Pearson. Early bird tickets are $75 through November 2\, after which prices rise to $125. \n\nDateMon\, Jan 18\, 2027Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day\nTime8:30 AMPacific Time\nWhereHilton Vancouver Washington301 W 6th St\, Vancouver\, WA\nCost$75 Early Bird$125 after November 2\n\nA Morning to Honor Dr. King in Southwest Washington\nFor seventeen years\, iUrban Teen has opened Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day by bringing the Portland and Vancouver community together around one table. The breakfast is a morning of reflection\, inspiration and connection\, and every dollar raised supports iUrban Teen’s work giving young people of color access to science\, technology\, engineering\, arts and math\, along with the mentors and career exposure that help them go further. \nThe 2027 theme\, The Dream in Action\, is a reminder that Dr. King’s vision was never meant to stay on a poster. It was a plan for voting rights\, fair wages\, good schools and dignity in daily life. The MLK Breakfast Vancouver 2027 asks everyone in the room what they will do this year to move that plan forward in Washington\, Oregon and Alaska. \nLock In Early Bird Pricing \nTickets are $75 through November 2\, then $125. Tables of ten are also available. \nBuy Tickets\nAbout iUrban Teen\nKeynote Speaker Representative Justin J. Pearson\nJustin J. Pearson represents Memphis in the Tennessee House of Representatives. He drew national attention in 2023 when he and fellow lawmaker Justin Jones were expelled from the Tennessee House after joining a gun safety protest on the House floor\, then returned to office within days after their local governments voted to reappoint them. Pearson has built his public life around environmental justice\, community organizing and the belief that young people belong at the center of democracy\, which makes him a natural fit for a breakfast that raises money for the next generation of leaders. \nWhat to Expect at the MLK Breakfast Vancouver 2027\n\nA keynote with national reachRepresentative Justin J. Pearson on what putting the dream into action looks like right now.\nBreakfast with communityA morning meal shared with families\, students\, faith leaders\, elected officials and partners from across the region.\nYouth at the centerA program that lifts up the students and young leaders iUrban Teen serves.\nLocal vendorsVendor tables featuring community businesses and organizations.\nA morning of reflectionTime to honor Dr. King’s legacy before the day of service and celebration begins.\n\nTickets\, Tables and Sponsorships\nEarly bird pricing ends November 2 \nGeneral admission is $75 and an unsponsored table of ten is $750 through November 2. After that\, tickets are $125 and tables are $1\,250. \n\nVendor tables are $150 and include one six foot table\, one chair and breakfast for one. Businesses and organizations that want to support the mission can choose from sponsorship levels that range from an Entertainment Sponsor at $1\,000 to a Presenting Sponsor at $15\,000\, with tables\, program guide ads and on stage recognition at the higher levels. All proceeds go to iUrban Teen\, and purchases are eligible for a tax receipt. \nThe Hilton Vancouver Washington sits at 301 West 6th Street in downtown Vancouver\, a short drive across the Interstate 5 bridge from Portland. Plan to arrive a little early on a holiday morning to park and find your seat before the 8:30 AM start. \nWhy the MLK Breakfast Matters to NAACP AOWSAC\nThe NAACP Alaska Oregon Washington State Area Conference shares this event because Dr. King’s work and the NAACP’s work have always been the same fight. Investing in Black youth\, in education and in civic voice is how the region builds the leaders it will need. Gatherings like the MLK Breakfast Vancouver 2027 keep that legacy alive in Southwest Washington and give everyone a place to start the year with purpose. Find more community gatherings across the three states on the NAACP AOWSAC events calendar. \n\nAlso in the Pacific Northwest: Linn Benton Freedom Fund Celebration 2026November 7 at the Linn County Expo Center in Albany\, Oregon.\nSee the Celebration\n\nFrequently Asked Questions About the MLK Breakfast Vancouver 2027\n\nWhen and where is the breakfast?\nMonday\, January 18\, 2027\, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day\, starting at 8:30 AM at the Hilton Vancouver Washington\, 301 W 6th St\, Vancouver\, WA 98660. \n\n\nHow much are tickets?\nEarly bird general admission is $75 through November 2. After that\, tickets are $125. Tables of ten are $750 early bird or $1\,250 after November 2. \n\n\nWho is the keynote speaker?\nTennessee State Representative Justin J. Pearson of Memphis. \n\n\nWho hosts the event?\niUrban Teen\, a Pacific Northwest nonprofit that connects young people of color with STEAM education\, mentors and career pathways. All proceeds support its programs. \n\n\nCan my business be a vendor or sponsor?\nYes. Vendor tables are $150\, and sponsorships run from $1\,000 to $15\,000. Both are available on the ticket page. \n\n\nAdditional Resources\n\nMLK Breakfast 2027 Tickets and Sponsorships\niUrban Teen\nThe Martin Luther King\, Jr. Research and Education Institute at Stanford\nNAACP Vancouver\n\nHosted by iUrban Teen and shared by the NAACP AOWSAC State Area Conference
URL:https://naacpaowsac.org/event/mlk-breakfast-vancouver-2027/
LOCATION:Hilton Vancouver Washington\, 301 W 6th St\, Vancouver\, WA\, 98660\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Race & Justice
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