BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//SVP Seattle - ECPv6.8.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://svpseattle.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for SVP Seattle REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231018T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231018T190000 DTSTAMP:20260420T155104 CREATED:20230714T191254Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231009T224605Z UID:5805-1697648400-1697655600@svpseattle.org SUMMARY:Philanthropy and Wealth Inequality DESCRIPTION:Philanthropists will discuss their relationship with wealth and what they are trying to do to address systemic poverty and wealth inequality. \n \n Get Tickets\n \nMeet our speakers:\n \n \n \n \nCathy Habib  \nCathy and her husband\, David\, joined SVP in 2001.  Cathy had spent 10 years in Software Development at Hewlett-Packard and Microsoft before transitioning to staying home with their two young children.  Cathy served on the SVP Education grant committee in 2007 which then inspired her to get more involved as a volunteer in local Education efforts.  She served on the Bellevue Schools Foundation board for 9 years\, several of those years as their VP of Grantmaking.  In 2011\, Cathy joined the early “volunteer” staff of Eastside Pathways\, a cradle-to-career collective action organization in East King County.  She now serves as the Eastside Pathways board chair which oversees the nonprofit Eastside Pathways “backbone” and provides a leadership table for the Eastside Pathways Partnership.  Because of Cathy’s interest in collective action\, she joined the SVP EduCAT committee in 2018 to deepen her knowledge of Collective Action efforts in the Puget Sound region.  \nDavid Habib \nDavid Habib joined Social Venture Partners in 2000\, after a career in software development at Microsoft.  Since 2000\, he has focused exclusively on the nonprofit sector\, where he has provided program management and software engineering for database and web-based applications for nonprofits. Along with his wife Cathy\, he has been involved in philanthropy and nonprofit work since then. \nHe has served on two SVP grant committees\, and has been an avid technology volunteer\, working on database projects for many SVP investees and other Puget Sound area nonprofits including SPEB\, Rainier Athletes\, Youth Eastside Services\, Child Care Resources\, New Futures\, Washington Environmental Council\, Powerful Voices\, Seattle SCORES\, Groundwire\, Rainier Scholars\, and many others. He also worked for Salesforce.com’s Foundation\, working on software for the nonprofit sector. \nBeth McCaw \nBeth McCaw is the founding funder of Threshold Philanthropy\, LLC\, and with her husband Yahn Bernier\, co-founder of the Bernier McCaw Foundation. Beth and Yahn have a long history of giving in their communities\, most recently in Washington state\, which has been their home since 1998.  It’s here that Beth had transformative experiences on the Board of Directors of YWCA of Seattle/King County/Snohomish County and YWCA USA\, as President & CEO of Washington Women’s Foundation\, and also as a member of the Sisterhood\, a community of seven white women and six Black women who are living into what it means to deeply reckon with white supremacy and the wealth gap. As part of the Sisterhood\, Beth is actively working to build intergenerational wealth in Black families and at Threshold\, through relationship-building and the return of resources\, is exploring individual reparative action and how to help people and communities heal. \nSrilakshmi (Sri) Remala  \nSrilakshmi (Sri ) Remala is a Senior Program Officer on the K-12 Solutions team at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation\, focused on scaling high-quality instructional materials through digital experiences for students and educators that build context\, motivation and engagement mathematics. Over the last 10 + years\, she has focused her career on bringing technology products to market that improve student and teacher outcomes especially for low-income students and students of color. She has led product teams at ed-tech companies like Committee for Children\, Agile Mind\, and DreamBox Learning and recently developed a mobile app for college students to stay on track to achieve their term goals. Sri began her education sector work as part of the on the ground team of two non-profits in our region\, Washington STEM and Community Center for Education Results (CCER).  Sri is driven by the belief that where you live and zip code you were born into should not determine the quality of education and opportunities you receive.  She is actively involved in her family’s philanthropy effort at The Satya and Rao Remala Foundation and has made investment both locally and abroad in STEM programs\, university scholarships and educator development opportunities. The Remala Foundation support for education takes many forms and is rooted in the belief that education opens doors to opportunity and economic mobility. Sri holds a bachelor’s from Carnegie Mellon University and an MPA from UW Evans School of Public Affairs. Sri currently serves on the advisory board for the University of Washington College of Education and Zeno Math. URL:https://svpseattle.org/event/philanthropy-and-wealth-inequality-2/ LOCATION:Byrd Barr Place\, 722 18th Avenue\, Seattle\, WA\, 98122\, United States CATEGORIES:Advocacy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://svpseattle.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Wealth-Inequality-Panel-Two-Oct-18.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231109T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231109T190000 DTSTAMP:20260420T155104 CREATED:20230714T192022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231106T183828Z UID:5824-1699549200-1699556400@svpseattle.org SUMMARY:What’s Going On: Policy Considerations to Address Wealth Inequality DESCRIPTION:Come hear from community leaders about both why we need to and how we can put in place policies and programs that help people overcome systemic poverty and wealth inequality. There are several programs that we know have been very effective and some creative ideas are being proposed such as Baby Bonds and a Guaranteed Basic Income. In addition\, Washington State has one of the most regressive tax structures in the US. Many are taking note and proposing real solutions for our state legislature to contemplate in the upcoming 2024 session\, including a wealth tax\, reformed estate tax\, and other ideas.   \n \n Get Tickets\n \nMeet our speakers:\n \nDr. Stephan BlanfordExecutive Director\, Children’s Alliance \nAs the Executive Director of Children’s Alliance\, Dr. Stephan Blanford leads a team of committed staff\, volunteers and more than 6\,000 members\, advocating fiercely for the improved outcomes for children in Washington state. As an unapologetic advocate for racial and social justice\, Stephan’s work has ranged from early learning to college entrance leading small\, direct service youth development agencies to multidisciplinary demonstration projects. \nIn 2013\, he was elected by the voters of Seattle and served a four-year term on the Seattle School Board\, where he received the “Leadership for Equity” award at the conclusion of his term. More recently\, the Evergreen Chapter of the American Society of Public Administrators awarded him the “Billy J. Frank Race and Social Justice” award for leadership and advocacy. Extending his work at a national level\, he is the board chair of Integrated Schools and serves on the board of Partnership for America’s Children\, Balance our Tax Code Coalition\, and several other progressive organizations. \nDr. Blanford holds a Bachelors’ degree in Social Justice from Antioch University\, a Masters in Public Policy from the Evans School of Governance and Public Policy and a Doctorate from the College of Education at the University of Washington. \n \nSenator Noel Frame36th Legislative DistrictD-Seattle \nNoel Frame (she/her) has represented the people of the 36th Legislative District as their state senator since January 2023\, after having served the district as state representative beginning in January 2016. \nNoel is an award-winning legislator\, having been honored more than 15 times for her work advocating for youth involved in the foster care and juvenile justice systems\, expanding services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and behavioral health challenges\, championing economic development\, and fixing the state’s upside-down tax code. She takes on many of the toughest challenges facing our state – reforming our criminal legal system\, building more affordable housing\, strengthening and investing in the diverse communities that make up Washington state\, balancing our tax code\, and more. \nIn 2023\, she serves as vice chair of the Senate Housing Committee\, vice chair of the Senate Business\, Financial Services\, Gaming & Trade Committee\, and as a member of the Senate Human Services Committee. She previously served as the chair of the House Finance Committee. \nIn addition to her role in the state Legislature\, Noel is a small business owner and partner of BDS Planning & Urban Design\, a community development consulting firm located in Belltown. She is a facilitator\, organizer\, strategist\, and engagement specialist with more than 20 years’ experience in the non-profit\, private\, public\, and political sectors. \nNoel and her husband Jim live in Greenwood with their toddler\, Holden. She has lived in the 36th District since 2005 and is originally from Battle Ground\, in southwest Washington. She earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees from George Washington University in Washington\, DC. \n \nSharonne NavasCo-Founder and Executive Director of the Equity in Education Coalition \nThe first American-born child of immigrant parents from Guatemala and El Salvador\, Sharonne understands\, and values\, the complexity of being multi-lingual and multi-cultural in America.  A native of New York City\, Sharonne moved to the Seattle area in 2009. \nPast professions include being a community organizer with Stand for Children\, Executive Director of Para Los Niños\, Assistant Director of Development for NARAL Pro-Choice America\, Deputy Executive Director for Ayuda\, Inc.\, and Development Coordinator for the National Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty. \nIn 2010\, she was appointed as Commissioner for the Washington State Commission on Hispanic Affairs. \nIn 2016\, she was appointed to the Board of Trustees of Green River Community College. \nSharonne was an advisory member for the Thrive By Five‘s “Talk\, Love\, Play” initiative\, a cohort member of Thrive by Five’s “Advancing Racial Equity Theory of Change in Early Learning\,” a committee member of the WA State Education Opportunity Gap Oversight and Accountability Committee.  Sharonne is currently a member of the advocacy caucus\, community network steering committee\, and sponsors group of the Road Map Project of CCER. \nShe also volunteers for the South King Council on Human Services and was a Board member of the League of Education Voters and is on the Steering Committee of the Southeast Seattle Education Coalition.  Sharonne holds a BA in Psychology and Sociology from St. John’s University. \nShe spends her off-time exploring the various foods and wines of WA State with her husband Steve and their tweenie dachshunds\, Manny\, and Porter. \n \nLilliane Ballesteros \nLilliane has 15 years of experience working with nonprofits and community organizations to develop and implement funding strategies\, and advocate for program and policy changes. She started working with LCF in 2013 in a Development Role. since 2019\, she has served in her current role as Executive Director to support and build statewide power with Latinx/e communities. Lilliane loves exploring WA State\, including eating oysters in Seattle\, clamming on the coast\, and enjoying the Yakima River. URL:https://svpseattle.org/event/whats-going-on-policy-considerations-to-address-wealth-inequality/ LOCATION:Byrd Barr Place\, 722 18th Avenue\, Seattle\, WA\, 98122\, United States CATEGORIES:Advocacy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://svpseattle.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Wealth-Inequality-Panel-Three-Nov-9.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231127T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231127T190000 DTSTAMP:20260420T155104 CREATED:20230714T193118Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230911T235516Z UID:5842-1701104400-1701111600@svpseattle.org SUMMARY:Getting Ready to Advocate for Washington State Legislation Addressing Wealth Inequality DESCRIPTION:Your voice is critical and can have an impact – especially at the state level. Learn how to advocate with your elected representatives and when your voice can have the most impact during the state legislative session. We will also share the landscape of local organizations that are working on these issues and who have dedicated advocacy activities and events. \nMany of us donate to food banks to ensure that people in our community are not going hungry. Want to participate in long term systems change\, which would mean fewer hungry people? Join us as we use our collective knowledge to bring our collective SVP voice to bear in the upcoming 2024 State Legislature legislation session (January-March 2024). \n\nGet Tickets URL:https://svpseattle.org/event/getting-ready-to-advocate-for-washington-state-legislation-addressing-wealth-inequality/ LOCATION:WA CATEGORIES:Advocacy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://svpseattle.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Wealth-Inequality-Panel-Four-Nov-27.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240109T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240109T183000 DTSTAMP:20260420T155104 CREATED:20231205T205956Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231219T191448Z UID:6444-1704819600-1704825000@svpseattle.org SUMMARY:Advocacy in Action - SVP's Legislative Session Kick-Off DESCRIPTION:SVP has taken on a new initiative – advocating for economic justice and poverty alleviation in our state! This is the natural outcome of our journey to include meaningfully in advocacy in our work. We have an important and unique voice\, as philanthropists focused on racial justice\, to bring to the collation of organizations advocating for bills that address aspects of our regressive tax code in our state. \nJoin us for our 2024 Washington State Legislature kick-off! During the kick-off\, you’ll meet other volunteers\, gain resources and talking points behind the bills we will advocate for\, understand the timeline for getting bills passed\, craft your “story” so you can easily compose and/or deliver testimony\, and be part of the change. Together\, we can bring the vision to alleviate poverty and wealth inequality to reality. \nMark your calendars and join us online for Advocacy in Action – SVP’s Legislative Session Kick-Off! \nRegister here URL:https://svpseattle.org/event/advocacy-in-action-svps-legislative-session-kick-off/ LOCATION:WA CATEGORIES:Advocacy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://svpseattle.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/catiebergman_photography_2023_edits-56_websize.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240124T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240124T183000 DTSTAMP:20260420T155104 CREATED:20240112T185143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240117T201759Z UID:6582-1706117400-1706121000@svpseattle.org SUMMARY:Advocacy Day Office Hours DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging and informative session at our Drop-In Office Hours! Whether you’re a seasoned advocate or a first-time participant\, this is your opportunity to get firsthand information on Advocacy Day\, understand the current status of important bills\, and have all your questions answered. \nZoom provided upon registration. URL:https://svpseattle.org/event/lobby-day-office-hours/ LOCATION:WA CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://svpseattle.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Advocacy.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240215 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240216 DTSTAMP:20260420T155104 CREATED:20240117T204103Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240117T204103Z UID:6608-1707955200-1708041599@svpseattle.org SUMMARY:Advocacy Day with Children's Alliance DESCRIPTION:We are joining former grantee Children’s Alliance for their Advocacy Day in Olympia. Children’s Alliance advocates for policies to support Washington’s most underserved children. One of their legislative priorities is economic justice the same bill’s SVP is tracking. We see this Advocacy Day as the perfect opportunity to support the needs of our non-profit partners and advocate for economic justice. \nWhen you register\, please mark that you are with SVP Seattle. Please let Emiko Atherton know if you want to carpool with SVP Seattle. URL:https://svpseattle.org/event/advocacy-day-with-childrens-alliance/ LOCATION:Olympia\, WA CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Community Events,Learning Journeys ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://svpseattle.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/catiebergman_photography_2023_edits-163_websize.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240220T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240220T130000 DTSTAMP:20260420T155104 CREATED:20240206T004026Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T211236Z UID:6659-1708430400-1708434000@svpseattle.org SUMMARY:Climate Justice Cohort Info Session DESCRIPTION:The 2024 Climate Justice Grantmaking Collaborative is an exciting initiative joint-led by Basilica Bio and Social Venture Partners Seattle (SVP). \nThis info session is an excellent opportunity to learn more about the cohort\, SVP and Basilica Bio. \nZoom link provided upon registration. URL:https://svpseattle.org/event/climate-justice-cohort-info-session/ LOCATION:WA CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Community Events,Grant Making ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://svpseattle.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Climate-Justice-Cohort-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240313T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240313T130000 DTSTAMP:20260420T155104 CREATED:20240223T184353Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240223T184353Z UID:6703-1710331200-1710334800@svpseattle.org SUMMARY:Village SVP DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to announce a new networking space at SVP called Village SVP. Village SVP is a new monthly virtual community experience intended to deepen the connections between us. Expect to meet other participants one-on-one in randomly paired connections.  You’ll also select a small break-out group to join and dive into meaningful conversations. \nIt is a great opportunity to connect with a community of diverse individuals representing change-makers throughout Seattle. \nWe hope you’ll join us! RSVP here URL:https://svpseattle.org/event/village-svp/ LOCATION:WA CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Community Events,Learning Journeys ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://svpseattle.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/VillageSVP-Banner.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240321T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240321T200000 DTSTAMP:20260420T155104 CREATED:20240223T174209Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240223T174209Z UID:6700-1711044000-1711051200@svpseattle.org SUMMARY:Climate Justice Grantmaking Collaborative DESCRIPTION:The 2024 Climate Justice Grantmaking Collaborative is an exciting initiative joint-led by Basilica Bio and Social Venture Partners Seattle (SVP) to equitably and collectively distribute a grant award of up to $75\,000 over three years to a BIPOC-led and serving 501(c)3 or fiscally sponsored organization working towards climate justice in King County. \n  \nSVP Partners are encouraged to apply to join the cohort. URL:https://svpseattle.org/event/climate-justice-grantmaking-collaborative/ LOCATION:Byrd Barr Place\, 722 18th Avenue\, Seattle\, WA\, 98122\, United States CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Grant Making,Learning Journeys ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://svpseattle.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/BB2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240417T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240417T133000 DTSTAMP:20260420T155104 CREATED:20240304T185337Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240304T185337Z UID:6719-1713355200-1713360600@svpseattle.org SUMMARY:Lunch and site visit with Dignity for Divas DESCRIPTION:Join us for a unique opportunity to visit SVP Seattle’s organizational partner\, Dignity for Divas. During this event\, we will tour the Dignity for Divas’ space (including visit their new food pantry)\, and sit down for lunch and a discussion with their founder and Executive Dierctor\, Nikki Gane-Butler. \nAs we come together to learn more about Dignity for Divas’ impactful work\, we also invite you to consider making a suggested donation of $25-50 when registering to support their mission. \nThis event is open to all SVP Seattle Partners\, grantees\, and potential Partners. Interested in becoming a Partner? Email us at info@svpseattle.org! URL:https://svpseattle.org/event/lunch-and-site-visit-with-dignity-for-divas/ LOCATION:Dignity for Divas\, 306 Dexter Ave N\, Seattle\, WA\, 98109 CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Community Events,Learning Journeys ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://svpseattle.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Dignity-for.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241114T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241114T200000 DTSTAMP:20260420T155104 CREATED:20241010T190919Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241010T190919Z UID:7708-1731607200-1731614400@svpseattle.org SUMMARY:Intertwined 2024 (350 Seattle) DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendar and get ready to party with SVP’s newest grantee\, 350 Seattle. Join 350 Seattle on Thursday\, November 14th\, to come together to uplift the hard work they’ve done this year and learn how they plan to level up and grow! \nGrab your tickets here. URL:https://svpseattle.org/event/intertwined-2024-350-seattle/ LOCATION:Washington Hall\, 153 14th Ave\, Seattle\, WA\, 98122 CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://svpseattle.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Intertwined24-EVENT-COVER-V2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241120T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241120T190000 DTSTAMP:20260420T155104 CREATED:20241009T232213Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241009T232213Z UID:7704-1732125600-1732129200@svpseattle.org SUMMARY:Path Forward 2024 (Children's Alliance) DESCRIPTION:Join former SVP grantee\, Children’s Alliance for a conversation with Senator Noel Frame (36th Legislative District) and Reid Saaris (founder of Equal Opportunity Schools). Together with Children’s Alliance Executive Director\, Dr. Stephan Blanford\, they will discuss potential policies to get our kids the behavioral health support they need and sources of progressive revenue that could help fund these solutions. \nThis event takes place online via Zoom. URL:https://svpseattle.org/event/path-forward-2024-childrens-alliance/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Community Events,Learning Journeys ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://svpseattle.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/PathForward2024EventBanner940x350.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250211T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250211T150000 DTSTAMP:20260420T155104 CREATED:20250113T222219Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T222219Z UID:7877-1739264400-1739286000@svpseattle.org SUMMARY:Have a Heart for Kids Day 2025 DESCRIPTION:Activate your political power and join Children’s Alliance at Have a Heart for Kids Day in Olympia! Together with child advocates from across Washington\, you will learn about the political process\, speak directly with your elected representatives\, and raise your voices at a powerful rally on the Capitol steps. \nChildren and families are welcome! Boxed lunches will be provided. \nEvent Schedule:  \n\n\n9:00 -10:00 a.m. – Check-in and sign-making (United Churches of Olympia) \n\n\n\n\n10:00 -11:00 a.m. – Advocacy trainings (two optional 30-minute sessions) and lunch pick-up \n\n\n\n\n11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Legislator meetings and free time for lunch or exploring the Capitol (Washington State Capitol Campus) \n\n\n\n\n2:00 – 3:00 p.m. – Rally at the Capitol Building north steps with guest speakers and partners \n\n\nThis event will be primarily in-person with some potential virtual legislator meetings. \nNote: The morning location is about an 8-minute walk away from the afternoon location at the state capitol. Please plan to walk or provide your own transportation. There is limited parking at the United Churches location that will be reserved for people with accessibility needs. Parking and bus information for the state capitol can be found here. \nRegister here! Use this registration form to register yourself\, any children\, and up to 3 adult guests. (For larger groups\, please email action@childrensalliance.org.) URL:https://svpseattle.org/event/have-a-heart-for-kids-day-2025/ LOCATION:WA CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Community Events,Learning Journeys ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://svpseattle.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ChildrensAlliance_Logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250306T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250306T203000 DTSTAMP:20260420T155104 CREATED:20250228T182855Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T182855Z UID:7981-1741285800-1741293000@svpseattle.org SUMMARY:350 Seattle's March Climate Community Night DESCRIPTION:Join 350 Seattle for a night of community\, connection\, and action! Climate Community Night is a space for everyone—whether you’re a long-time volunteer\, a newly engaged activist\, or just curious about climate justice. \n📅 Date: Thursday\, March 6th at 6:30 pm\n📍 Location: 350 Seattle office\, 5031 University Way NE\, Seattle\, WA 98105 \nMarch’s gathering focuses on climate justice in Olympia and the work of 350 Seattle’s Civic Action Team (CAT). Learn how CAT is championing key legislation to address pollution\, divest public pensions from fossil fuels\, cap rent hikes\, and more. \nThis family-friendly event welcomes all ages and abilities. Bring a dish to share if you can\, and join for as much of the evening as you’d like. Masks are encouraged to help keep the community safe. \nDon’t miss this chance to meet others\, learn about key climate issues\, and take action together. \nFor more information and to sign up\, click here. URL:https://svpseattle.org/event/350-seattles-march-climate-community-night/ LOCATION:350 Seattle\, 5031 University Way NE\, Seattle\, WA\, 98105 CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://svpseattle.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/March-night.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250428T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250428T130000 DTSTAMP:20260420T155104 CREATED:20250401T220237Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250421T212314Z UID:8002-1745841600-1745845200@svpseattle.org SUMMARY:Power\, Policy\, & the People: Wealth Equity in Action DESCRIPTION:Power\, Policy\, and the People: Wealth Equity in Action \nHosted by Social Venture Partners Seattle (SVP) and the Economic Opportunity Institute (EOI)\, this virtual lunchtime panel sparks timely dialogue at the intersection of racial justice\, economic opportunity\, and collective power. \nOur conversation brings together three leaders working at the forefront of community-driven change: \n\nDawn Trudeau\, one of SVP’s longest-standing Partners and a deep thinker on racial and economic equity\nShemona Moreno\, Executive Director of 350 Seattle\, our newest grantee partner and a bold voice in the climate justice movement\n\nRian Watt\, Executive Director of EOI\, leading policy efforts to advance shared prosperity across Washington State \n\n\nTogether\, they’ll explore how wealth equity\, community-led philanthropy\, and structural change are essential to shaping a just economy—especially as we look toward the upcoming legislative session and EOI’s priorities for change. \n \n Register Today! URL:https://svpseattle.org/event/power-policy-the-people-wealth-equity-in-action/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Community Events,Learning Journeys ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://svpseattle.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Power-Policy-and-the-People-for-Eventbrite.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250521T171500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250521T190000 DTSTAMP:20260420T155104 CREATED:20250403T202936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T213143Z UID:8035-1747847700-1747854000@svpseattle.org SUMMARY:DEI Under Fascism DESCRIPTION:Sensemaking & Strategies for Nonprofit Leaders to Uphold Equity Amid Urgent Threats — with Aparna Rae \nIn an increasingly difficult socio-political climate\, leaders across all sectors\, especially those in leading nonprofits and philanthropic organizations\, are facing difficult questions: How do we stay true to our values when free speech and civil liberties are under attack? How do we protect and support our staff while navigating growing restrictions? When and what should we worry about when it comes to DEI programs and initiatives? \nThis session is designed for nonprofit and philanthropy executives and board members\, as well as community leaders and organizers who want to explore actionable strategies for fostering resilience\, solidarity\, and empowerment in the workplace under authoritarian conditions. \nThrough an activist lens\, we’ll cover: \n\nPractical methods for protecting vulnerable employees and supporting marginalized voices.\nTactics for promoting psychological safety and well-being.\nApproaches to building a culture of resistance\, solidarity\, and mutual care.\nNavigating legal and ethical challenges when advocating for justice within your organization.\nMaintaining legal diversity\, equity and inclusion programs\n\nYou’ll leave with the insights and tools you need to sustain your workforce\, uphold values of equity and inclusion\, and take meaningful action. Join us to build community and gain practical strategies for leading with courage in uncertain times. \n\nregister today!\n \nThe discussions in this talk are for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. For specific legal guidance\, please consult a qualified attorney. URL:https://svpseattle.org/event/dei-under-facism/ LOCATION:Byrd Barr Place\, 722 18th Avenue\, Seattle\, WA\, 98122\, United States CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Community Events,Learning Journeys ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://svpseattle.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Aparna-Rae-DEI-Eventbrite-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250612T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250612T130000 DTSTAMP:20260420T155104 CREATED:20250408T222827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T222839Z UID:8105-1749726000-1749733200@svpseattle.org SUMMARY:Voices for Children 2025 DESCRIPTION:Join Children’s Alliance for their biggest community celebration of the year! This special event raises vital support for antiracist policy solutions that create a better future for every child in Washington. \nThis year\, they will be joined by Washington State Attorney General Nick Brown. During the 2025 legislative session\, Nick was instrumental in advancing the Children’s Alliance-authored bill to protect kids from the harmful effects of unregulated social media. At Voices for Children\, he will discuss what it means to resist injustice\, how we can strengthen the movement for equity\, and how advocacy makes a difference in protecting the children and youth we care about. \nGet your tickets today! URL:https://svpseattle.org/event/voices-for-children-2025/ LOCATION:The Museum of Flight\, 9404 East Marginal Way S\, Seattle\, WA\, 98108 CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://svpseattle.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/VoicesSpeakergraphicwebsiteevent840x470px.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251202T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251202T200000 DTSTAMP:20260420T155104 CREATED:20251124T230600Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T230941Z UID:8851-1764702000-1764705600@svpseattle.org SUMMARY:EarthGen: Youth Climate Panel Webinar DESCRIPTION:Perspectives on Supporting Climate Action and Wellbeing\n\nGrowing up in a changing climate is not easy\, but Washington students are leading with courage\, creativity\, and action. Join four student leaders for a virtual Youth Climate Panel to hear about their experiences\, emotional resilience\, and student-led climate action. \nThis session will provide insights\, strategies\, and resources to support youth as they navigate climate challenges and grow as emerging leaders. The panel is designed for teachers\, community members\, leaders\, and anyone who supports youth. \n  \nRegister here — https://tinyurl.com/m82meh2d URL:https://svpseattle.org/event/earthgen-youth-climate-panel-webinar/ LOCATION:WA CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://svpseattle.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/logo-EarthGen-e1764025621470.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR