Power In You: Find Your Movement

Event Concept

An all-day, (10am to 4pm on Saturday, July 12th) drop-in style community organizing fair at the local library where people can explore movements, meet organizers, reflect on their values, and identify a cause they care about. It should be relaxed but energizing, with interactive stations, storytelling, and action steps.  This is the idea and I am generating the concept map, agenda and groups below.

Event Title Example:

“Power In You: Find Your Movement”
A Day of Interactive Community Connection & Action

Event Goals

• Spark self-reflection: What issues matter most to you?
• Connect attendees with local organizing groups and campaigns.
• Offer actionable ways to get involved, big or small.
• Make organizing approachable, social, and meaningful.

Agenda (Drop-In Style)

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM (or later if desired)

Ongoing All-Day Stations (Open House Style)

• 🌱 “What’s Your Movement?” Wall
  Guests respond to the prompt: “What issue gets you fired up?” with Post-Its or markers on butcher paper.
• 🧭 “Match Your Cause” Organizing Stations
  Each org (KFTC, KY Tenants, VOCAL KY, local housing orgs, Democrats, Recovery, mutual aid, domestic violence) has a table or area. Prompts like:
  • “What does this group do?”
  • “Why do people join?”
  • “How can I take one action today?”
• 🧵 Arts + Expression Corner
  • Drawing area
  • Zine-making or button-making with activist phrases.
• 🎧 Listening Booths: “Hear Our Stories”
  • Recordings or videos of local organizers or residents sharing what pulled them into action.
• 📮 Community Action Table
  • Write a letter to your city council about rental inspections, housing, etc.
  • Sign a petition.
  • Take a selfie with a sign and post it to raise awareness.

Mini-Scheduled Highlights (Optional to Attend)