Stay connected with the Open Road Fund (ORF) through this year’s Community Education Sessions! Each webinar is free, virtual, live, and open to all while centering Black people and Black experiences. This is a Black-centered space where we will prioritize uplifting Black voices and safety. Topics are based on ORF’s five wealth-building themes: financial well-being, economic ownership and power, housing and shelter, education, and health and healing.
As an added bonus, workshop attendees will be entered into a drawing for a $50 gift card! We’ll select two winners live during each session. (Must pre-register and be present to win.)
Financial Journey to Healing & Wholeness
with Katherine Lankford, Finance & Affirmations
- Wednesday, Jan. 29, 6-7:30 pm CT
- This workshop explores money shame and helps us understand our personal money story and how it impacts our financial decisions.
- Register here
Minding My Black Business
with Jacob Bell and Family Freedom Center
- Wednesday, Feb. 26, 6-7:30 pm CT
- This workshop focuses on business ownership and entrepreneurship. We will discuss tips, resources and advice for starting and maintaining a business, and a brief history and importance of Black businesses to Black community stability.
- Register here
Raise the Roof
with Jeff Wills, Model Cities Inc.
- Wednesday, March 26, 6-7:30 pm CT
- This workshop focuses on single-family homeownership. Jeff Wills, Economic Services Manager and Housing Counselor of Model Cities Inc., will offer resources and information to help first-time homebuyers on their journey to buying and maintaining a home.
- Register here
Liberation; Education
with Jered Pigeon, Minnesota State University Moorhead
- Wednesday, April 23, 6-7:30 pm CT
- This workshop explores pursuing and financing higher education through a university or college. Jered Pigeon, Campus Diversity Officer and Director of Diversity and Inclusion at Minnesota State University Moorhead, will also explore some of the challenges and pressures of achieving an accredited education (being the first in one’s family to earn a degree, etc.).
- Register here
Me, Myself and Mind
with Dr. Aja King, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, EdD, LPCC
- Wednesday, May 14, 6-7:30 pm
- This workshop focuses on mental health, self-care and practicing joy.
- Register here
