HOW?

ACTIONSHOPS: "The People's Process" - one stop shop for issues that matter to you.

Connect your "freedom of expression rights"  - access information, voice your opinion, take action!

We do the homework for you, so you can get creative!

Actionshops (1) provide research and information so you can get up to speed and clear on how you feel about a topic; (2) create a place for you to voice your opinion or listen to others and, (3) allow you to create or join an Actiongroup tied to an action that best supports your thoughts and feelings on a socio-political issue.

Actionshops have both on and off-line activities; Off-line they are similar to a book club with people getting together more than once, moving through information, and sharing their opinions in a social setting.  Actionshops feature multiple sources of information including, but not limited to : films, news and magazine articles, interest group reports and advocacy campaigns.

IT'S ALL ABOUT YOU! - Actionshops are about YOU gaining clarity about your own opinion.  Actionshops are not about reaching consensus  - you choose how much information, conversation you need. You don't even need to take action. It is your choice, we just want you there with us!

HEY! EVERYBODY NEEDS A BUDDY! - Actionshops also allow you to have an Actionbuddy relationship with another person - think of this person as your workout buddy, that helps you stay involved if you get busy, sick. Hey! Everybody needs a buddy when it comes to working through the social, economic and political challenges that we face!

Click here to learn about past Actionshop events!

Be a Part of the AND… ACTION! Communities

	Host an Actionshop: Host an event at home, our in your community. No previous event experience necessary. Be willing to be yourself. Add your personal touch to your event and allow others to do the same.
	Attend an Actionshop: Be a part of our “Actionist” Community. Join our online and offline Actionshops on a subject that is important to you. Be willing to be yourself and allow others to be themselves too.
	Join an Actiongroup: Join an Actiongroup on-line or in your community that is taking action on an issue that supports your opinion! Be an ActionBuddy: Help someone stay active on a cause that is important to both of you!
	Share Information: Be a part of our Information Community. Submit your personal reviews of news and entertainment items and tell us why you feel it is important to that particular issue. No previous journalism experience necessary. Be willing to be yourself when you write your review. Dance: Be a part of our Fundraiser Community. Organize our signature dance fundraiser event tied to one of our Actionshop topics. Or, put on your dancing shoes and come dance with us! No previous event planning or dance experience necessary. Be willing to have some fun!