On January 7, 2021
we had scheduled our 2nd Living Room Conversation (months in advance). Several people had already contacted me that morning to say they were not in the emotional space to be […]
How do we talk about political difference in an age of polarization?
Our friends at Essential Partners have put out an excellent guide, one that has helped inform some of the questions we are asking in our Beverly Living Room Conversations series […]
Beverly Dialogue Youth Corps: “It was an awesome experience!”
“I had an amazing time learning about how to facilitate and what dialogues can truly accomplish. I would like to work on making facilitation training embedded in Beverly Public Schools […]
We just updated our Candid profile to Platinum!
This seal of transparency gives you confidence when you make a donation. You can check out our profile to learn more about our programs and impact. There is also a […]
Communication Agreements
One component of dialogue that the Beverly Dialogue Youth Corps has been learning about is Communication Agreements. These help establish clear norms and expectations for the dialogues. They also are […]
Awareness + Action = Ally
Resources and Next Steps for Racial Justice and Healing Local organizations that are doing great racial justice and healing work: · North Shore NAACP: https://northshorenaacp.org/ · North Shore Juneteenth: […]
BDYC News Part 1
In September 2023, in accordance with our mission to strengthen communities through dialogue programs focused on amplifying the voices of marginalized youth, we were proud to launch the Beverly Dialogue […]
Changing the polarized, political landscape requires real listening.
How can YOU help make this happen? We are so grateful for your support of our past programs! Let me share with you how your financial gift today can […]
The Heathmere Center for Cultural Engagement awarded a $30,000 Cummings grant
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 25, 2023 Heathmere Center for Cultural EngagementLauren Swayne Barthold, Executive Directorinfo@heathmere.org/518-488-9237 Beverly, MA, nonprofit receives 3 years of funding from the Cummings Foundation May 25, 2023 […]