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Dorothy West
Ashe Ashe: News & Events
Introducing 'Ashe Ashe: News & Events,' a section dedicated to sharing updates from our cohort of Ashe Ashe grantees. Find upcoming events and news coverage on this amazing group of artists and cultural organizers.
NEWS
✶ Quontay Turner and Emerald City Plant Shop gave away over 1,000 plants this past week at Free Plants Boston! Watch the recap here.
As we move into a different stage of the ongoing pandemic, some events organizers are choosing to create hybrid or in-person events. We encourage our members and the public to exercise caution and best judgment that takes into account their personal status as well as community care.
"I'd like to meet with someone knowledgeable in exercise/yoga/fitness, to recommend a regimen to get back in shape! I'm hoping to focus on general wellbeing and de-stressing on top of the fitness aspect."
Join the time bank to respond and see more! Anyone who lives in Boston can join the Cousins TimeBankhere!
Ujima Fund Update
The Ujima Fund set a goal of raising $5 million by 2021, comprised of $4.5 million of multi-tiered investment capital and $500,000 of grant capital. Ujima is proud to announce that we have surpassed our $4.5 million investment capital goal.
In response to this milestone, we have disabled investments. Ujima members and supporters can still contribute to the Ujima Fund by donating to the Imani pool here.
#UjimAppreciations
Thank you to...
Nonprofit Quarterly for inviting Ujima to speak on their panel, Remaking the Economy: Advocacy and Community, the Delicate Balance, alongside Rudy Espinoza, Julia Ho and Steve Dubb.
TheTotal Impact Summit for inviting Ujima to speak about new models of investment
All of the new members who have joined Ujima!
Devon
Intiya
All of the members who have renewed their Ujima memberships!
Athul
Annie
Barbara
Chris
Alex
James
Leah
Mariama
Rachel
Kristen
Nicole
Jeff
Nicole
Lynne
Micha
And our Peers, Partners, and Community Members who are doing their part to keep us informed, safe, and loved during this time.
The Study Team
The Ujima Neighborhood Economic Study Group has been sunsetted. We now have two new opportunities for members to co-create Ujima with us: The Study Team and Participatory Planning Team! The Participatory Planning Team will launch in 2022.
Participants will come together each session to discuss, read, watch and learn together. No prior experience or readings will be necessary.
There is also space for members to coordinate study groups on additional topics of interest. Please email comms@ujimaboston.comif you are interested in getting involved or want more information!
Internship Opportunities
We need your help to find great interns to grow our team. Ujima is offering these internship opportunities on an ongoing basis. Please share widely!
Help us reach our goal of growing our membership to 800!Renew your membership today and help spread the word about our network and activities!
Jobs in the Ujima Network
Click here to access all of the job listings in our network. This week our featured opportunities include new positions at Tufts, Mattapan Square Main Streets, and more!
If you are hiring and would like to be included in our biweekly newsletter, send your listing tocomms@ujimaboston.com!
Upcoming Ujima Meetings
We hold Open Meetings every Wednesday at 6pm, onZoom!
See our June calendar below.
#UjimaWednesdays Meeting Agenda:
6:00-7:15 - Community Building + Financial and Political Education 7:15-8:30 - Member Team Meetings
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