Ithaca Downtown Conference Center’s Post

We’re less than 50 days away from the GARE 2025 Local Meeting, hosted right here in beautiful Tompkins County, on October 20–22!   This year’s theme —From Protest to Policy: People’s Power, Voice, and Vision—will spotlight the transformative equity work happening across our governments, non-profits, communities, and institutions. With workshops, panels, mixers, and speakers rooted in racial equity and justice frameworks, this is the moment to recharge your passion and deepen your practice.   📌 Now’s the Time to Register 🔗 Registration Link - https://lnkd.in/e79kvwR8 If you’re not yet a GARE member or want to learn more about membership, you can find more information here: 👉 GARE Membership Info Traveling from out of town and in need of accommodation. Please click this link to be linked directly to The Hotel Ithaca | 222 S Cayuga St, Ithaca, NY 14850:  - https://lnkd.in/eSM_QKkX   💡 Why This Matters Whether you’re a frontline staff member, director, legislator, or community partner—GARE is your space to learn, share, and build stronger networks for equity work that lasts.   🎉 A Few Highlights to Get You Excited:   * Opening Night Mixer @ Ithaca College (with food, music, networking!) * Spotlight on local & national equity projects *Special presentation of the Amplify Grant Awardees (press release coming soon) * Interactive workshops on compliance, narrative change, and community transformation   💥 Next Steps:   * If you are attending, register now to secure your spot and any needed travel support.