Upcoming Community Meetings in Middletown and Greater Hartford
Community members joined Katal’s monthly meeting in Middletown on August 14, 2024.
As part of Katal’s efforts to strengthen community power throughout the state, we are holding monthly community meetings in Middletown and Greater Hartford (Bloomfield). Our monthly meetings are designed to enhance civic engagement, tackle community issues, and build leadership and organizing skills.
Join us for our next meetings:
- Middletown monthly meeting on Wednesday, September 11, at 6 p.m.: Register here.
- Greater Hartford monthly meeting on Saturday, September 14, at 11 a.m.: Register here.
Connecticut Statewide Criminal Justice Reform Call Returns on Thursday, September 19
We’re excited to resume our Connecticut Statewide Criminal Justice Reform Call on Thursday, September 19, from 11 a.m. to noon. If you’re interested in learning more about the upcoming elections, the 2025 legislative session, and the latest on reforming the criminal legal system in Connecticut, join us! We’ll hear from a diverse group of organizers, advocates, and community members working on every aspect of justice reform in the state. We’ll also hear from our lobbyist about what’s happening behind the scenes at the capitol. Since we’re heading into the long session, we’ll spend extra time this fall discussing important timelines and dates.
Register to join us on Thursday, September 19, from 11 a.m. to noon.
If you have any questions about the statewide call or want to be a presenter, please contact our advocacy coordinator, Taina, at Taina@katalcenter.org.
October Cultivating Justice Meetings
At our August Cultivating Justice meeting, community members, Rob Rowe and Brittney Gilmore led a great conversation on fall growing and the process for getting a farm number through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Join our next virtual monthly meeting on Thursday evening, October 3, at 6:30 p.m.!
Wondering how to get a farm number or what might grow well in the next six weeks or so? Check out our notes from last month’s meeting!
We’re also looking for folks to join our Growing Power Planning Committee and help plan our 2025 conference with us.
To get involved with Cultivating Justice, contact Diana Martinez at diana@katalcenter.org.
We’re hiring a community organizer
We’re thrilled to announce that we’re hiring a community organizer in Connecticut! Check out the full job details and apply here. Please help spread the word and share this opportunity with your network. If you’re passionate about making a difference, don’t wait t0 apply – we’re reviewing applications on a rolling basis.
Katal Team Heads to Bloomfield Town Hall
Our team researched land records at Bloomfield Town Hall on August 27, 2024.
The Katal team, along with community members, recently visited Bloomfield Town Hall to learn how to conduct title searches and review land records to identify potential farmland. Our members and staff used this opportunity to practice conducting title searches. Members learned how to find the history of a piece of property, specific land, or a property owner. A title search is a powerful tool for holding problematic property owners and businesses accountable.
Katal Quotes of the Week
“The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don’t have any.”
– Alice Walker
“In and through community lies the salvation of the world.” ― M. Scott Peck
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