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Confluence Rising (formerly CCEJ)
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Confluence Rising's mission is to educate and empower youth and adults to lead change for equity and justice in our communities. https://linktr.ee/confluencerising
Join our 3-session Volunteer Training Series to build the knowledge, tools, and confidence needed to work with youth across Confluence Rising programs—especially Building Bridges Camp!

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November 20, 2025 at 12:09 AM
✨ Meet our keynote speaker, Lecia Brooks! ✨

Join us on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026 at the Roots of Justice Convening to hear her inspiring insights!

#RootsOfJustice #ConfluenceRising #EquityInAction
November 18, 2025 at 8:19 PM
This month we hosted our first Gender Justice Camp as Confluence Rising! 🌈✨
More than 70 youth came together to build community, share their experiences, and learn from one another.

We’re grateful for every young person who showed up with courage, curiosity, and care. 💛
November 17, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Join Confluence Rising for the 2026 Roots of Justice Convening on Friday, February 27, 2026 (8AM–3PM) — a day dedicated to building equitable and inclusive workplaces. 💡

👉 Learn more: confluencerising.org/convening
November 12, 2025 at 11:53 PM
🔥 Where Paths Meet: Camp Lessons, Life Journeys 🔥

If you went to NCCJ, Brotherhood/Sisterhood, or CCEJ Camp, this is your chance to reconnect across the decades and revisit the movement that shaped us.

RSVP: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
November 7, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Apply to be part of WEAING TOGETHER: A Restorative Justice Retreat for What Comes Next!

Retreat Dates: Tuesday, March 10, 2026 - Thursday, March 12, 2026

Learn more and apply at: www.confluencerising.org/weavingtoget...

Applications close on January 30, 2026 by 5pm PST
November 5, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Join us for our Creating Cultures of Accountability training series, where we’ll explore communication styles, conflict norms, and how we repair harm.

Let’s learn, practice, and rise together.
November 4, 2025 at 9:26 PM
🎓✨ Huge congratulations to our very own Vanessa Chacón, on graduating from The Nonprofit Partnership’s Emerging Leaders 2025 Cohort!

👏 Congratulations to all the Emerging Leaders graduates for your dedication to learning, growth, and strengthening the nonprofit sector!
October 27, 2025 at 10:54 PM
We gathered with community partners to talk about hate prevention and intervention — and celebrated a new chapter with a ribbon cutting alongside the Long Beach Chamber of Commerce, unveiling our new name: Confluence Rising 💫 #UnitedAgainstHate
October 22, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Our 61st Humanitarian Awards Celebration brought together friends, partners, and past honorees to honor Chuck Barnes, Julie Meenan, and Musical Theatre West for their leadership in advancing equity and justice. 🌟

For more event photos, visit www.confluencerising.org/humanitarian
October 20, 2025 at 11:34 PM
☕ Join us for breakfast and community!
This United Against Hate Week, come together for a morning of reflection, dialogue, and care. 💛

📅 Wednesday, Oct. 22 | 8:30–9:45 AM
📍 Confluence Rising Office, Long Beach

RSVP by Monday, Oct. 20 → forms.gle/hV1WTSaRJU75...
October 16, 2025 at 5:03 PM
It's official! Last week we unveiled our new name to 150 friends at our Humanitarian Awards Celebration, and the roll-out continues... Check our our updated website at www.confluencerising.org/our-new-name...
October 14, 2025 at 6:49 PM
We have a new name! This special podcast episode marks a new chapter in our evolution. CCEJ/Confluence Rising staff Reena, Jessy and Vanessa reflect on why the time was right for change, what it took to get here, & what this shift means for the future of our work.
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October 8, 2025 at 1:33 AM
🌱 Cultivating Compassion: Mediation Training 🌱

Strengthen your team’s ability to work through conflict and foster collaboration by certifying them as Community Mediators!

📅 Training Dates: 10/23, 10/24, 10/30, 10/31 (Thurs & Fri, 9–4pm)

🔗 Register now: www.surveymonkey.com/r/Cultivatin...
October 1, 2025 at 9:49 PM
🎉 THANK YOU! 🎉 Because of you, we not only hit our Long Beach Gives goal — we surpassed it! $10,457 raised by 81 donors - a new record for CCEJ!

Every share, every donation, and every word of support made this possible. Together, you’re helping CCEJ build more just and connected communities. ✨
September 22, 2025 at 7:19 PM
🚨It’s Long Beach Gives Day!
We’re less than $3,000 away from reaching our $10,000 goal 🎉 Every gift—big or small—brings us closer to making it happen. ❤️

✨ Donate today, share with your friends, and help us cross the finish line!
🔗 www.longbeachgives.org/organization...

#LongBeachGives #SupportCCEJ
September 18, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Creating LGBTQ+ Inclusive Workplaces Training! ✨

🔗 Register here: www.surveymonkey.com/r/LGBTQInclu...

Your support for CCEJ during #LongBeachGives makes trainings like this possible, equipping more people to build workplaces and communities rooted in equity, safety, and belonging.❤️
September 17, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Join us on Wednesday, September 24th from 5:30–7:00pm ONLINE via Zoom for an evening of community, conversation, and connection.

Together, we’ll co-create a brave space to share, reflect, and support one another in everything happening in our world right now.

RSVP: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
September 16, 2025 at 6:23 PM
We’re honored to recognize Julie Meenan, for the Humanitarian Award at our Humanitarian Awards Celebration on Wednesday, 10/8!

🎟️ Celebrate Julie and our 2025 honorees with us—get your tickets at www.cacej.org/humanitarian

👉 Give to CCEJ for #LongBeachGives at www.longbeachgives.org/organization...
September 15, 2025 at 5:00 PM
🌟 Applications are OPEN for CCEJ’s Building Bridges: Gender Justice Camp 2025! 🌟

📅 Application Deadline: Oct 17 at 5:30 PM
💻 Orientation: Oct 29 on Zoom
👉 Apply now: forms.gle/BLmsuULAhVgH...

#BuildingBridges #GenderJustice #YouthLeadership #LongBeachGives
September 12, 2025 at 7:59 PM
🌟 Early Giving for Long Beach Gives is OPEN! 🌟

✨ Donate today – every gift brings us closer to our $10,000 goal.

Together, we can educate & empower youth and adults to lead change for equity and justice in Long Beach. 💜
👉 Give now at www.longbeachgives.org/organization...
September 11, 2025 at 5:06 PM
🌱 Join us for Foundations of Equity at the CCEJ office on Thursday, September 25!

📍 CCEJ Office
💵 Cost: $280 per person
📝 Register here: www.surveymonkey.com/r/EquityFoun...

Let’s learn, grow, and take action for equity—together. 💜
September 10, 2025 at 4:35 PM
🌟 Honoree Spotlight: We are proud to celebrate Chuck Barnes at our upcoming Humanitarian Awards Celebration on Wednesday, 10/8 at the Reef in Long Beach!

🎟️ Join us in honoring Chuck and all of our 2025 honorees! Learn more about Chuck and get your tickets today at www.cacej.org/humanitarian
September 9, 2025 at 9:02 PM
📣 Save the Date! Join us for the Roots of Justice Convening on Friday, February 27, 2026, from 8AM–3PM at The Grand in Long Beach 🌟

We’re honored to welcome Lecia Brooks as our keynote speaker!

Registration opens November 2025!
September 5, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Join us on October 8 from 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM as we honor Julie Meenan, Chuck Barnes, and Musical Theatre West for their incredible impact in our community. 💙

Sponsorships are available until Friday, September 5!

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September 3, 2025 at 9:26 PM