Dear Friends, Partners, and Community Members,
It is with immense pride and deep gratitude that I write to you, on the occasion of The People's Place's official launch. As the Executive Director, I am honored to lead this new endeavor, one that has been born out of a shared commitment to fostering innovation, cooperation, and sustainable change within our communities.
The People's Place is not just an organization — it's a vision realized through the collective efforts of many dedicated individuals who believe in the power of community. Our purpose is clear: to build critical infrastructure that facilitates the kinds of justice work that can only be achieved through organizing and movement building. We exist to empower emerging leaders, trained organizers, and social change entrepreneurs as they continue their ongoing transformation of Connecticut.
This work would not have been possible without the unwavering support of our founding board members, funders, contractors, and many others who have invested their time, resources, and energy into bringing The People's Place to life. I thank each of you for your vision and dedication to making our communities more equitable and just. Your contributions have laid down a foundation that is strong, resilient, and ready to support the ingenuity and rigor of our communities’ fiercest leaders.
I am also deeply grateful to the mentors, champions and challengers throughout my career who have gifted me clarity in times of uncertainty and purpose amidst chaos. I have written many chapters throughout my 10+ years of social change work and across organizations whose stories I am proud to have been part of. The People’s Place marks a new chapter, and I take seriously the responsibility that lays ahead and the charge that has been entrusted to me to lead with integrity and curiosity, to make informed and courageous decisions that reflect our core values. To this, I am committed.
Our journey has only begun and I look forward to all that we will accomplish together. Thank you for being part of The People's Place family.
With deep appreciation and in solidarity,
Executive Director
Roslyn Sotero
Thu, Jun 18The People's Place, Inc.Communities are fighting back. Join us for Policing Borders, Policing People — a panel discussion connecting today's immigration enforcement to the long history of racialized violence and state power, featuring organizers from Danbury Unites, Full Citizens Coalition, and Make the Road CT.
Thu, Jul 09The People's Place, Inc.An intimate and thought-provoking conversation on democracy, socialism, and the myths that shape American political life. Hear directly from an elected official about governing in times of tension and contradiction.
Fri, Jul 17The People's Place, Inc.In Waterbury, just 17% of eligible voters shaped decisions about our schools, neighborhoods, and city government. Join us for a free 3-day Campaign School and learn how local government works, how decisions get made, and how you can lead the change.
Fri, Jul 17The People's Place, Inc.En Waterbury, solo el 17% de los votantes elegibles tomaron decisiones sobre nuestras escuelas, vecindarios y gobierno municipal. Únete a nosotros para una Escuela de Campaña gratuita de 3 días y aprende cómo funciona el gobierno local, cómo se toman las decisiones y cómo puedes liderar el cambio.
Thu, Aug 20The People's Place, Inc.What do the midterm elections mean for local organizing in Waterbury and beyond? This workshop connects electoral moments to long-term power-building strategies, helping you make sense of where they fit.
Thu, May 14The People's Place, Inc.Step into the 1920s through a vivid, colorized lens and explore how its economic and cultural dynamics echo into today. This screening and discussion draw connections between past and present, unpacking capitalism’s role in shaping American life.
Fri, Apr 17The People's Place, Inc.This year marks one year since The People's Place opened its doors. We've grown into a living ecosystem — fiscally sponsoring projects, training organizers, and building shared space. Tonight, we pause, reflect, and look ahead.
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Thu, Apr 24The People's Place, Inc.Join us as we open the doors to Waterbury’s newest hub for organizing, entrepreneurship, creativity, and community building — The People’s Place!
Wed, Mar 05The People's Place, Inc.Hey, fabulous woman of Waterbury! Ready to shake things up and make some real change in our community? Join us for two workshops where we’ll unleash our power and creativity.
Tue, Nov 19Zoom Link Provided Upon RegistrationThe People’s Place invites organizers, entrepreneurs, and change agents of all kinds to meet the team behind the organization and learn more about our mission to connect organizers and entrepreneurs to development, technology and each other.
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