2010
Schedule

IHR Spring 2010

Thursdays: 7:30 - 10:00 a.m.
April 15, 22, 29; May 6, 13, 20, 27 and June 3, 10, 17
Location: Grand Rapids Community Foundation, 185 Oakes Street. SW

IHR Fall 2010

Tuesdays: 7:30 - 10:00 a.m.
September 14, 21, 28; October 5, 12, 19, 26 and November 2, 9, 16
Location: Girls Scout Shore to Shore, 3275 Walker Ave. NW

FACING RACISM

8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

February 4-5
Location: Dominican Center at Marywood

April 15 - 16 - Canceled
Location: Wedgwood Christian Services, 3300 36th Street SE

May 20-21
Location: Heart of West Michigan United Way, 118 Commerce Ave. NW

August 11-12
Location: Dominican Center at Marywood, 2025 E. Fulton

September 23 - 24
Location: St. Mary’s Health Services, 200 Jefferson SE, G.R.

November 4 -5
Location: Dominican Center at Marywood, 2025 E. Fulton

Cancellation and Transfer Policy:

Cancellations made less than 10 days before the start date will not be refunded. Cancellations received 20 -11 days prior to start will be refunded, less a 20% processing fee. In addition, transfer requests must be submitted two weeks prior to the program date.

Institute for Healing Racism

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The Institute for Healing Racism exists to eliminate individual and institutional racism and to promote oneness of humankind. The Institute program began at the Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce in 1997.

Our first Institute attracted highly visible business leaders that were moved to action. Chamber members committed to utilizing the program beginning with the top leadership in their organizations. Currently more than 1,600 persons have completed a Chamber Institute for Healing Racism program.

Program Goals

To explain how racism came into being in the United States.

To gain an understanding of the pathology of the disease of racism and what constitutes the wounds caused by it.

To provide a place where those who have experienced racism and those who have perpetuated it may come together to help each other arrive at new understanding and heal the pain experienced by both.

To promote action to eliminate institutional and individual racist behaviors and practices within business and community.

We offer two programs:

Institute for Healing Racism, a 10-week reflective learning program

FACING RACISM, an intensive 2-day Institute experience.

This program is ideal for: Anyone with an interest in healing racisim, inequality and building an inclusive community.

Hear what past participants said about the program, click video below:

Why sponsor the Institute for Healing Racism?

• Align your organization with the program goals outlined above
• Show support for the Chamber’s extensive diversity programming
• Illustrate your organization’s commitment to diversity and inclusion in the local business community
• Receive recognition among Institute participants and in Chamber publications

We invite all Chamber Members to connect by participating in events and being a sponsor.

Click here for sponsorship levels and benefits or contact Leslee Fritz at 616.771.035