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Communities in Conversation returns on February 4th! Join us for our first session of 2026 and step into the "hot seat" to receive real-time feedback from community members on an issue you're facing.

Register at bit.ly/GGFebCiC and remember to BYOP - Bring Your Own Problem!
January 14, 2026 at 5:03 PM
Whitney Parnell is returning to Gathering Ground! Join us next month for "Allyship for Racial Equity", a two-day workshop centered on promoting racial equity and social justice as a lifestyle. You're in store for an engaging and educational two days!

Register now at bit.ly/GGSNS26!
January 12, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Welcome back to Gathering Ground's "Quote of the Week", where we'll close out each week with a quote that we hope offers inspiration, hope, and a moment of peace at a time when many of us are feeling anxious, discouraged, and frustrated.
January 9, 2026 at 7:01 PM
Register now for our first Briefing of the year! We're excited to welcome Sue Bennett from Sustainable Economies Law Center to lead a Briefing on Worker Self-Directed NonProfits and share her expertise on how we can make nonprofits more just and democratic for workers. Register at bit.ly/GGSELC26
January 7, 2026 at 5:05 PM
Join us THIS Thursday for Sipping in Solidarity, our first program of 2026! We are so excited to welcome back our monthly morning check-in and look forward to starting the day in community with you. Register now at bit.ly/JanSiS and join us on Thursday with your coffee or tea!
January 5, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Welcome back to Gathering Ground's "Quote of the Week", where we'll close out each week with a quote that we hope offers inspiration, hope, and a moment of peace at a time when many of us are feeling anxious, discouraged, and frustrated.
January 2, 2026 at 7:02 PM
As we prepare to close out a year and enter a new one, the Gathering Ground team would like to reflect on our year and express our gratitude for YOU! Thank you for showing up for us, for the community, and for yourself!
December 31, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Join the Gathering Ground email list so that you can stay up to date on all things Gathering Ground in the new year! Be the first to learn about exciting upcoming programming, learn from the resources we share, and stay updated on upcoming community events! Sign up at bit.ly/GGEmailList
December 29, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Welcome back to Gathering Ground's "Quote of the Week", where we'll close out each week with a quote that we hope offers inspiration, hope, and a moment of peace at a time when many of us are feeling anxious, discouraged, and frustrated.
December 26, 2025 at 7:02 PM
The Gathering Ground team (and our furry friends) would like to wish you and yours a warm and happy Holiday Season! Happy Holidays!
December 24, 2025 at 7:00 PM
ICYMI: If you find yourself in need of something stimulating to watch over the holiday season, you can head to our YouTube Channel and watch (or rewatch) ALL of our Briefings from 2025! Immerse yourself in knowledge on AI, Participatory Budgeting, and more! Catch up at bit.ly/GGBriefingsPlaylist.
December 22, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Welcome back to Gathering Ground's "Quote of the Week", where we'll close out each week with a quote that we hope offers inspiration, hope, and a moment of peace at a time when many of us are feeling anxious, discouraged, and frustrated.
December 19, 2025 at 7:03 PM
We may have concluded our 2025 Programming, but we have an exciting slate lined up for the new year, and you can register for our first several programs of 2026 right now! Head to bit.ly/GGPrograms to see all that's in store.
December 17, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Welcome back to Gathering Ground's "Quote of the Week", where we'll close out each week with a quote that we hope offers inspiration, hope, and a moment of peace at a time when many of us are feeling anxious, discouraged, and frustrated.
December 12, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Celebrate culture, community, and creative expression at NJPAC’s annual Kwanzaa Family Festival & Marketplace on December 20th! Join the hundreds of families who make the free Kwanzaa Family Festival part of their annual celebration for a day of uplifting programs. Learn more at njpac.org/kwanzaa
December 9, 2025 at 5:03 PM
This Thursday, Rachel Kimber will be returning to lead a Briefing on Embracing AI for Nonprofit Impact in our joint effort with the New Jersey Center for Nonprofits, where participants will be able to experiment with AI & ask questions in real time. Register at bit.ly/DecAIBriefing
December 8, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Welcome back to Gathering Ground's "Quote of the Week", where we'll close out each week with a quote that we hope offers inspiration, hope, and a moment of peace at a time when many of us are feeling anxious, discouraged, and frustrated.
December 5, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Snacking in Solidarity is back TOMORROW! Join us for our last monthly community check-in of the year, where you'll have the opportunity to vent, ask for advice, or sit in comfortable silence in a safe space with like-minded community members. Register at bit.ly/DecSiS
December 3, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Thank you so much to everyone who showed their support yesterday by making a Giving Tuesday donation! Your generosity is awe-inspiring and, especially at a time when we're all navigating so much.

If you weren't able to make your donation yesterday, you can still donate at bit.ly/GGGT25
December 3, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Have you locked in your Giving Tuesday donation at bit.ly/GGGT25? If yes, join our monthly donor program & support us year-round or purchase a Gathering Ground Journal, filled with inspirational & motivational quotes hand-picked by our team for the perfect gift! Grab your journal at bit.ly/GGjournal
December 2, 2025 at 7:30 PM
It's Giving Tuesday! This year we served 700 people in our community, & we couldn't have done it without you. Will you make a tax-deductible donation in support of Gathering Ground and help continue bringing attention to issues that are affecting our communities?
Donate at bit.ly/GGGT25
December 2, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Welcome back to Gathering Ground's "Quote of the Week", where we'll close out each week with a quote that we hope offers inspiration, hope, and a moment of peace at a time when many of us are feeling anxious, discouraged, and frustrated.
November 28, 2025 at 7:01 PM
The Gathering Ground team wants to express our sincerest thanks to you! We are so thankful for your continued support, engagement, and the work that you all do to uplift our communities.
November 27, 2025 at 6:01 PM
In Case You Missed It: The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development partnered with the Laundry Workers Center as they inspected 99 laundromats across the state which led to the discovery of over $200k in wages owed to 142 employees. Learn more at bit.ly/48xRUYQ
November 24, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Welcome back to Gathering Ground's "Quote of the Week", where we'll close out each week with a quote that we hope offers inspiration, hope, and a moment of peace at a time when many of us are feeling anxious, discouraged, and frustrated.
November 21, 2025 at 7:03 PM