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AT THE TABLE

A Coffee Chat With Change Leaders

Thursday, September 12th, 2024

 
 
 
 

 

When was the last time you had a meaningful dialogue with others in your community about personal experiences related to poverty?

Poverty in our communities is linked to barriers like incarceration, addiction, mental illness, lack of education, and racial inequity. Beyond these barriers are human beings.

At the Table is an event designed to spark curiosity, deepen understanding, and foster connections. Think Tank’s Change Leader Alliance is hosting its third annual At the Table, encouraging people from diverse backgrounds to converse and learn from each other in a supportive environment. This year, Think Tank is partnering with several organizations across the country to host At The Table. 

Attendees can engage in 20-minute one-on-one or small group conversations with local Change Leaders who share their personal experiences related to poverty. These speakers are local Change Leaders that draw upon their  personal experiences to help inform and improve their community. 

This event aims to create a positive space for dialogue on challenging topics, break down stereotypes, and celebrate the strength and gifts of so many who have lived experience in poverty.


How the Event Works

Three conversations. Three topics. Three connections.

 
 

During each session, you will sit down with a Change Leader for 20 minutes to have an open dialogue on their lived experience. Then, you will relocate to the next table to have a discussion with a second Change Leader. This process repeats a third time to conclude your three, 20-minute conversation with Change Leaders.

 

Thursday, September 12th

The Brightside, Dayton

Click on one of the times below to reserve your seat.

 

Conversation Topics

Lived experiences shared will explore the connection between poverty and:

Health Equity

Housing

Mental Health + Illness/Wellness

Racial Equity

Safety Net/Government Assistance

Veteran

*Topics are subject to change.

Addiction

Child of Addict

Domestic Violence

Ex-Offender/Reentry

First Generation College Student

Foster/Kinship Care

Gun Violence


Thank You to Our Sponsors

Larry + Lisa Trimbach

 
 

Carleen Suttman

The Lori Suttman Fund


Become a Sponsor!

This is a perfect opportunity for individuals, businesses and organizations to learn more about their community directly from those who have lived experience with many of the challenges we face.  There are several sponsorship opportunities that allow your company a truly unique and meaningful opportunity to facilitate change, person to person.  

We are reaching out to a select group of individuals and companies looking to make a difference through community solutions that bring us together. Below you will find sponsorship opportunities & other ways to get involved.