Welcome to The Forum
A new center for training and collaboration to inspire and equip non-profit professionals
We help the people who help the people.
Launched in early 2023, The Forum is a community hub for education, training, mentoring, and collaboration for non-profit professionals. Located conveniently on Hope Haven’s campus, we are offering cost-effective training and continuing education from top educators and presenters open to the non-profit community on wide-ranging topics such as:
- Mental Health
- Deescalation
- Boundaries & Ethics
- Cultural Competence
- Critical Conversations
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Substance Use Disorder
- Community Engagement
- Practical Self Care Strategies
- …and more.
Building a community of frontline workers
Out of a deep understanding of and appreciation for the challenges of walking with the most challenged populations in our community we strive to offer the tools, training and support that you will need to serve with confidence and longevity.
Burnout and Compassion Fatigue was the #1 reported concern non-profit leaders had for their staff in 2022. The Forum seeks to support staff with the tools and knowledge needed to serve with longevity and confidence and reduce burnout!
There is great need in Charlotte where poverty, homelessness, addiction, and mental health issues create challenges and barriers for the most marginalized people in our community.
But there is great compassion and service in our community as well, among the front line staff who daily work with and walk with those who are struggling. The Forum was created to support the dedicated staff who are doing this great work—often overworked and underpaid and needing a place to collaborate, connect and learn together.
Collaboration & Connection
Collaboration and Connection are the hallmarks of The Forum trainings and groups because we know that when staff from agencies across the community come together to learn and grow, they also form connections and networks that benefit their clients and their agencies.
%
of attendees report gaining knowledge and tools that directly apply to their work.
“The Forum is a great example of 1 + 1 = 3. The efficiency of the Forum provides high quality trainings at lower costs for mission-driven organizations, all while building connectivity across staff from different organizations.”
– Liz Clasen-Kelly, Chief Executive Officer of Roof Above
We want to hear from you!
We want to hear form you: Do you have an idea for a class that you and your team would like for us to offer? Do you know of a presenter that you would like to take a class from at The Forum? Or just have a general question or feedback?
Contact The Forum Director Barbara Thomas via email, or using this form. We can’t wait to hear from you.
The Forum at Hope Haven
555 Main Street
Charlotte, NC 00000
The Forum is located on the back of the property of Hope Haven at 3815 N. Tryon St., Charlotte, NC 28206.
Please enter at the second gate off W. Craighead St. The Forum is the last building on the left at the end of the parking lot. Feel free to park anywhere. Parking is free. If you have questions, please feel free to contact us.
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