We the Family

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Families have the power to transform communities. In coming together, families can challenge unjust systems and create solutions for overcoming education and economic barriers. The NCFL Family Service Learning program walks families through a six-step process to ensuring success and sustainability with change in their community. Hear from powerful families leading the way towards justice in education, health care, government, and more.

If you want to support or participate in a Family Service Learning project in your community, email us at FSL@familieslearning.org.

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We the Family

Episode 12 We Can Celebrate: We the Family Community

20 DEC 2021 · After a year of working together, exploring, sharing, and curating stories, the We the Family community came together to celebrate their accomplishments. Join us to celebrate with our creative partners, Journeyman Ink and spoken word poet Micah Wilson.

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Episode 11 We Can Co-Design: Birgit Scott, Literacy Achieves

15 DEC 2021 · Co-design is often a term that is shied away from by many organizations. Literacy Achieves, in Dallas, Texas, has mastered the art of inclusion by listening to the needs of their families and incorporating their ideas into the learning process. Birgit Scott shares the organizational perspective of Family Service Learning and why co-design is important to community success.

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Episode 10 We Can Create: Elizabeth Salvador and Lucero Ortega

13 DEC 2021 · We often perceive that parents stop being involved in their children's education once they hit middle or high school. Learn how these two incredible moms changed that narrative and created Padres Unidos to support high school parents and students. Padres Unidos became a gathering place for families to offer mutual support and ensure Latinx representation in Richardson ISD.

Played 22m 34s
Episode 9 We Can Protect: Isabel Martinez

6 DEC 2021 · Climate change can feel like a pretty overwhelming issue to tackle. Being environmentally conscious brings to mind Teslas, solar panels, and expensive items—for those who can afford them. Learn how this mom is protecting the environment without all the expensive trends and starting right at home with her children.

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Episode 8 We Believe in Equity: Marlene Gutierrez

29 NOV 2021 · Organizing and advocacy in communities can lead to changes and bring forth solutions for disenfranchised community members. Marlene reflects on her own experience, finding her power and shares how it contributed to the health and economic stability of millions in Washington, DC.

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Episode 7 We Can Lead: Nelly Limon

22 NOV 2021 · Nothing about us without us. In this episode, Nelly shares with us the importance of leading a local organization and how leadership skills create communities of solutions and leaders.

Played 23m 53s
Episode 6 We Care: Patricia Hernandez and Floriberta Ramerez

17 NOV 2021 · All learning starts at home. In this episode, Patricia and Floriberta share their learning journey as students and as mothers; they explore how their leadership skills focused not only on personal growth but also on protecting and caring for their community.

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Episode 5 We Can…Together: Sharon Darling and Dr. Felicia Cumings Smith

15 NOV 2021 · What is Family Service Learning? How does it fit in with educational achievement? How will Family Service Learning continue through new leadership? This episode expands on the creation of Family Service Learning by the founder of National Center for Families Learning and how the new president will continue this tradition of co-design and cohesive community solutions.

Played 34m 4s
Episode 4 We Can Relate : Tawny Hobbs and Alicia Henson

8 NOV 2021 · A community should be inclusive of everyone in it—including those with and without “traditional” living spaces. Tawny and Alicia reflect on how the relationships built with the homeless community allowed them to reflect on the similarities and experiences each one of us have.

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Episode 3 We Can Rise: Susana Garcia

3 NOV 2021 · Communities often come together after a tragedy. Families support each other during difficult times. In this episode, Susana shares how her experience of losing a loved one allowed her to organize her community––highlighting the power of family and drawing strength during hardships.

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