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HomePlate Presents Front Porch Sessions
November 4, 2021 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
FreeAbout this event
In early August, we hosted a fun storytelling workshop for staff and youth to come together and build public speaking skills! This workshop, led by Front Porch Sessions founder Chris Williams, was a totally humbling experience where staff and youth were encouraged to put away their phones and open themselves up to the possibilities of connecting with each other. Staff and youth participated in exercises that showcased how much we all have in common with each other.
Using the storytelling workshop as a launching pad, we are hosting a virtual Front Porch Sessions event inspired by the power of sharing stories to build community. With Chris Williams as our emcee, two youth and one staff member will guide audiences through their stories and share the ways in which we can foster community with strangers!
Join us on November 4th!
A huge thank you to our presenting sponsors:
Kaiser Permanente
Columbia Bank
Maya Spade: I am 20 years old and I currently work at a library in Hillsboro, Oregon. I have 2 cats that I treat as if they are my own kids, I love them very much. I graduated from high school and this was a huge accomplishment for me because I was going down a dark path but I picked myself up and made it. I enjoy spending my weekends watching Netflix and drinking coffee. I have a major depression disorder but I think this makes me thrive better in life, I know it may sound odd, but my mental illness makes me who I am and I feel blessed. I feel as if I can speak from a perspective that many people don’t understand and I enjoy that feeling.
Valerie Soto: Valerie is a “transplant” from Los Angeles where she worked as a Professional Life Coach and studied Human Development at Cal State University of Long Beach. Her professional background includes working with the Latinx community accessing higher education, supporting youth in achieving academic goals, and community organizing. She strives to be a tool of success for her community and is passionate about spreading love and knowledge. You can find her working out at the gym or enjoying some yummy food with her family and friends.
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