Program
Details
The Locally-Led Brave Spaces training program will consist of a series of 3 sessions led by local facilitators focusing on areas of interest to the community. These sessions aim to build leadership capacity through education, skills sharing, planning and facilitation and direct practice in civic participation.
Discussions will be led by local practitioners, either professional or with lived experience in the content they are discussing.
Sessions will be held on the first Tuesday of each month, starting in April 2025, and ending in July 2025. Sessions will run from 6:30 - 8pm. Food, parking, child care and translation will be provided as needed for all sessions.
Application Process
We are looking for people who are enthusiastic about finding a stronger voice in the community and willing to commit to the sessions listed below. As this is a program for new leaders, there are no requirement for skills or experience. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply, especially people who do not currently feel confident about participating in local government.
The application process only consists of a simple form, and we will accept as many applicants as possible. First priority for spaces will go to HRI residents, followed by other Cambridgeport residents, and then to the general Cambridge community.
If you have questions, please email: LLBS@cambridgeport.org
Application Deadline: Friday, March 28th
Session Overview
01
Tuesday, April 8th at 6:00pm
Know Your Rights : Immigration Law and Safety in 2025
Facilitated by De Novo
Immigration lawyers will review current immigration laws, rights and best practices on how to respond to ICE and local police.
02
Tuesday, May 6th at 6:00pm
Community Conversations: Housing Equity in Cambridge
Facilitated by Abel Asefaw- CRLS Senior, Chair CRLS Black Student Union
A discussion about housing equity from the perspective of immigrant and first-generation low-income renters. Participants will share their experiences of housing search, housing stability and the barriers encountered along the way.
03
Tuesday, June 10th at 6:00pm
Tenants’ Rights
Facilitated by Maura Pensak, Cambridge Housing Liaison
In this session we will review general tenants’ rights, explore ways to effectively self-advocate, and review local supportive services. We will discuss examples of some common questions and concerns raised by tenants.
04
Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 5:00pm
Neighbor-to-Neighbor Festival
The 2025 Brave Spaces planning team and program participants will be recognized at this year’s neighbor to neighbor event. HRI will also be presenting the 2025 Peter Daly Scholarship awards at this event.