Cascade District

Details: Community professionals will present information about their area of expertise (i.e. gang violence, education, health/wellness, finance, etc.) in a convocation-style format. Then, attendees will ask questions and have an open conversation about presented material.

The Purpose: Assemble youth and young adults in a safe place to learn about and discuss issues affecting our generation from Christian and secular perspectives.

Ultimate Goal: Armed with information about how to ‘be better and do better’, inspire attendees to stand together to rebuild our community through partnerships formed at event

Things to Bring: An open mind and a pair of jeans (gently used or brand-new) and two can to donate to local homeless shelters.

This event is sponsored by the youth members of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion (A.M.E. Zion) churches in Oregon and Washington and is open to any youth-age individuals regardless of faith backgrounds. Please note topics will include, but are not limited to gang violence, health, pre-marital sex and alcohol/drug use.

**This is a no-cost event**

For more information or to pre-register: email orwa_cedyouth@yahoo.com