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 nation to host At the Table, impacting up to 400 people.
Attendees can engage in 20-minute one-on-one or small group conversations with local Change Leaders. These speakers 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 wisdom 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.
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
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.