Community Education & Service Learning
Community Education Program
Mission
To educate through dialogue and experiential learning to strengthen community, diminish prejudice and discover common ground.
Vision
Thoughtful citizens committed to a just and equitable society.
Overview
Where we each stand in the world (one’s class, race, culture, gender, etc.) shapes our story. If we are defined only by the problems that confront us, it misses the truth and intricacies of our lives. The truth of our lives is not adequately rendered through the reports on the evening news. These snippets of stories with a predetermined narrative do nothing to encourage a connection between ourselves and people in other communities with different life circumstances.
Educational offerings and community engagement begin the important work of meeting across difference. This diminishes fear of the “other,” fosters understanding, and lets one see the world from different perspectives. When we can empathize with others who experience the world differently, we are less likely to judge, stereotype, hurt, and put each other down. We have a greater opportunity to strengthen community, diminish prejudice, act justly and discover common ground.
Educational Offerings & Experiences
Community Panels & Presentations
Throughout our 29-year history, many individuals and groups have called Peaslee and asked us to share our amazing story of self-determination. People want to learn from our knowledge and lived experience in the neighborhood. We facilitate the coming together of residents and those who want to experience our community. This can take many forms:
- A neighborhood presentation and/or panel where low-income residents share their life experiences and enlighten listeners about issues facing our inner city neighborhood.
- “Women Walk Talks” that bring women together from various backgrounds to share about their lives.
- Writing circles where writing is a vehicle to lift up our voices within a supportive environment.
- Presentations and/or workshops on women’s leadership, understanding poverty, community service and Over-the-Rhine history.
"Our offerings are mutually beneficial to all who participate. We provide a peaceful place where neighborhood people and visitors can explore meaningful exchanges. An important component for growth is that we ask participants to reflect on their experience with each other."
For more information or to make arrangements to participate in any of our educational offerings or experiences, please contact us:
Jennifer Summers, Community Education Coordinator
(513) 621-5514 x15
215 East 14th Street
Cincinnati, OH 45202
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