Stories of Professionals of Color at Compass As our organization works to foster transparency, facilitate deeper conversations, and drive action toward creating a more equitable community, we’ve launched the Unfiltered series as an essential component of that mission. In this post, Family Shelter Manager Jackie Sander's shares her experiences visiting the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial and National Historical Park. I sing with a national choir called GWMA (Gospel Workshop of America), and we sing gospel all over the world. Each year we travel to a state, sing and perform gospel songs for five days, and learn about the history of each place. In July 2017 I had the awesome experience of visiting the sacred Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park in Atlanta, Georgia. I was able to tour and go inside the places where Dr. King was born, lived, worked, and worshiped. I went into the house where he was raised and sat in the church where he worshiped. For as long as I can remember, I always had a connection to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. By way of our church names. I was raised by a Baptist preacher like King, and our church name is Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church, and Dr. King’s church was also Ebenezer Baptist Church. The first place I visited when I was in Atlanta was the Ebenezer Baptist Church and sat down in the pews. I went to Dr. King’s childhood house where he lived and played as a boy. Then I went to the museum where I saw the buggy that carried his body during the funeral procession in 1968. Then to sit with Martin Luther King Jr., and Coretta Scott King at their burial site was a chilling experience as I listened to the silence of the calming water that flowed around the burial site. I could feel their presence as I sat there thanking each of them for their love for people and their faith in God. I will never forget the humble experience of looking upon such greatness. In July of 2019 our choir went to Washington DC to sing, and that is where I had my second profound experience and touching moment of my life. On this trip I was able to stand before the Memorial of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. I spent the day visiting the National Museum of African American History and Culture, which was powerful. I decided to take a tour that evening of the National Mall and Memorial Parks. The tour guide shared some history as we rode through the park as we saw the Lincoln Memorial and Jefferson Memorial. As the tour guide pointed out: "here is the Martin Luther King Jr., Memorial,” In the dark, I noticed a light shining on this big structure. As I walked toward this 30 foot tall white granite statue, tears flowed down my face. I had reached a mountain top experience. I was standing in front of one of the greatest black leaders in history. I can still remember the moment I stood in front of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s memorial. Approaching the plaza where the Stone of Hope stands, a carving of Dr. King gazes into the horizon thoughtfully. On the visible side of the Stone of Hope are the words: “Out of the mountain of despair, a stone of hope,” a line from Dr. King’s “I Have a Dream” speech.. Visitors enter through the Mountain of Despair, moving through his struggles as they walk to freedom. I hope that my experience will motivate others to one day visit both of these powerful sites to Dr. King. At these memorials, you can feel the presence of this influential leader who fought with love for justice and freedom for all.

Stories of Professionals of Color at Compass As our organization works to foster transparency, facilitate deeper conversations, and drive action toward creating a more equitable community, we’ve launched the Unfiltered series as an essential component of that mission. In this post, Compass Clara House Childcare Provider Sudarma Kekulawela is interviewed by our Corporate Relations Manager, Stacy Webb. What's your earliest memory of being inspired? I am a native Sri Lankan, and I was influenced mainly by my grandmother, who told me stories about equality, compassion, and mindfulness. My Buddhist upbringing also greatly inspired me to understand those in need. When did you realize that race, gender, sexual orientation, or identity would impact how you interact with the world around you? I belong to the Sinhalese ethnicity, and we are the majority race in Sri Lanka. A 30-year-old ethnic war made me come to the US leaving my comfortable home and starting in a new country all over again. There had been a social revolution where the ruler was ousted. Once again, all races are living united in our homeland. After living in the US since 2007, I have felt that my race, gender, sexual orientation, and identity greatly influenced our culture. As children, we were expected to do well and strive for excellence. Traditionally, women worked in the house and took care of the family, while men worked many years ago. Now, women are equally educated and working. However, most of the housework is done by women. It is expected of the woman too. Seldom would there be a man who would equally share the family responsibilities with the wife. Sexual orientation was only known as straight, and all other variations were hushed! Everything was so strict when I was a kid, and I had to face many expectations from my family to excel in everything. The pressure was too exhausting. I gained many skills in decision-making, multi-tasking, and leadership by being a leader. If you could give your younger self any advice, what would it be and why? To be perfect is draining and exhausting. Nothing has to be perfect as long as our actions do not harm anyone. It is okay to make mistakes and learn from them. What inspired you to work at Compass or with vulnerable populations? I witnessed the reality of people who were homeless when I worked as a desk clerk in the Tenderloin while attending child development classes. My first Early Childhood Education (ECE) job was working with six preschool children from Compass Clara House, which was just a job that gave me money. I had no passion for working with a community of moms constantly stressed out, quarreling, and demanding. I did not understand the struggles they were going through, and neither did I know how to support them. While working with these children and getting exposed to their family stories, I realized that what I felt as an immigrant in this country had been far superior to what the families in my care have faced. I was lucky to have papers with a clear immigration status. I understood the children’s dilemmas when CPS removed them from their parents due to various practices. My work as an educator positively impacted the children and the families, and my work is an essential service to people who need a caring adult to leave their children with. My second ECE job was at the Epiphany Center as an Infant/toddler teacher, and the mothers were in recovery from all forms of abuse while we cared for their children. The second time I got hired at Compass as an Infant toddler teacher, I came prepared and confident about the job. What supportive communities do you find helpful on your journey to learn and find purpose? I have worked closely with therapists, early childhood mental health consultants, and other ECE professionals who have greatly inspired me to work with vulnerable families. By nature, I am compassionate, and my personality helped me reach out to people who need me. By getting a graduate degree in ECE, I met a cohort of like-minded teachers who share the same joy of helping people. I also attend relevant workshops and training by organizations like West ED and First 5. My First supervised field experience was done at Binda Magic with mentor teachers. Frank Duhl and Linda Sudak were also employees of Compass Children’s Center many years ago, and I learned the art of gently caring for infants from them. The views and opinions expressed in this article are solely Sudarma Kekulawela's own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Compass or its personnel. Interview by Stacy Webb

Stories of Professionals of Color at Compass As our organization works to foster transparency, facilitate deeper conversations, and drive action toward creating a more equitable community, we’ve launched the Unfiltered series as an essential component of that mission. In this post, our C-Work case manager, Misha Cook was interviewed by our Parent Educator, Cecily Banks. Misha is very goal-oriented, as you will learn she has had to become. She presents herself as an observant and attentive service provider. When she chooses to speak, it is with intention and purpose. She has beaten incredible odds and is present today as a flourishing community contributor and mentor to other youth with similar life paths. Misha was raised as a “ward of the court” or in the foster care system almost from birth. Due to this experience, she began wanting to understand social systems better and help navigate people through them. Misha shares that she also saw the disadvantages that present themselves to young people without a natural family,. “I wanted to make a difference for others in the community as well.” Misha grew up in a system that was not designed to help her succeed. As a foster child, her personal experience was full of change and transition. She was too often unseen and counted out regarding her education. She was identified as a “problem” child early and subjected to suspensions and expulsions from school. Misha did not have an advocate to guide and support her during these formative years. “I remember in elementary school, noticing how my classmates and I were treated and how separations were made based on a child’s color or a family’s ability to be involved. Many of the children of color were sidelined and treated differently. My clothes weren’t the same; our home lives weren’t the same; I struggled with academics and had no ongoing positive support.” Misha is one of six children born to her parents. Her mother has been in and out of her life, and she recently re-connected with one of her sisters. Misha never lived with her biological family. Misha shares, “Throughout the years, I began to see and understand the needs of others whose experiences were like mine; a youth or person of color, disconnected from family and community, and who needed help and support in life.” At some point in middle school, I began to teach myself things while I was home on a suspension or expulsion. My foster families did not take the time to make sure I was learning and keeping up academically. For much of my childhood, I used self-teaching to get by. I would seek out books and different ways to retain information.” During her teen years, Misha met a therapist who was pivotal in her life. “This was one of the only people who invested time and interest in me,” she recalls. Misha remembers the positive words from this person advocating for her and pushing Misha to be her best self. “My therapist supported me in many ways, including listening to me, challenging me, helping me to see my positive character, and encouraging me to reach goals that seemed unreachable at that time. Today, I believe in the efficacy of therapy; it can help you work through challenging situations and places, enabling us to see into the future.” When Misha successfully entered college, she began to be transformed by information and education. She began to look at the holes in our systems and the lack of support provided for students of color. Misha did struggle through her undergraduate years but came out on top and successfully graduated in 2016 from Cal State East Bay in Human Development. Through that experience, she has learned persistence and a DO NOT QUIT attitude. I asked Misha what advice she would give her younger self. She paused as she thought this question through. The statements or mottos that came to mind were “I will be OK,” “I will have successes in my life,” and “Not everyone has the same situation.” Misha said she would tell her younger self not to give up. “This connects to what I do now; I want to teach others how to use the resources available and navigate the social systems.” She goes on to proclaim,; “There is no shame in asking for support or help. Often people don’t get what they need because they don’t know how or whom to ask for help.” Today Misha serves her community and all communities of SF with support for parents needing to continue their education or land a meaningful job. “I love working with clients and helping families find a path to sustainability. Statistically, only 2% of youth raised within the foster system are stable upon exit from this system. I plan to improve this statistic. “Overall, I am grateful. Not just for the positive points and moments in my life but also for the challenges and moments I could not get up. They all have made me who I am today.”

Guest Blog authored by Nicole Moler and J-PAL North America's Laina Sonterblum, Senior Policy Associate. Originally published on the J-PAL Blog. With grant support from Google.org , the Bay Area Evaluation (BAE) Incubator supports Bay Area service providers with implementing and evaluating cash transfer programs to assess their impact on homelessness and housing stability. In part two of our BAE Incubator partner series, Compass Family Services reflects on their experiences as an Incubator partner . Nicole Moler, Impact Analyst, discusses how the BAE Incubator reinforces Compass’s culture of evidence and tells prospective Incubator partners to “go for it.” Compass Family Services is a community-based organization serving San Francisco families experiencing or at risk of homelessness. It has supported vulnerable San Franciscans for over 100 years. As a member of our Impact + Learning team, my main goal is to learn; to better understand the impact of our work and to iterate on programs to better serve our families. However, before the BAE Incubator, we didn’t have the expertise to understand our impact with the rigor of a randomized evaluation. When we applied to the BAE Incubator last summer, we hoped to take our evaluation capacity to the next level. Our goal was to take all of the information we had—all of the assumptions about what we thought we knew—and really test it using rigorous data. Our staff is very excited about the idea of cash transfers , and many believe that it will be the best thing for our families in rapid re-housing. We’ve had the opportunity to give small amounts of funds to some clients before and have seen the difference it can make but haven’t had the data to back up our observations. We are excited to explore randomized evaluation because we want to really know if cash transfers will work at a larger scale. At the same time, Compass has a desire to make sure the evaluation is done carefully, ethically, and rigorously. This is where J-PAL’s expertise comes in. As a naturally skeptical person, I wasn’t exactly sure what to expect from the BAE Incubator. Moreover, while we were excited to dig deeper into rigorous evaluation, we were also a bit overwhelmed by the prospect of taking on a randomized evaluation given the many moving pieces. Because of these concerns, I have really appreciated that the Incubator has been an intentional, steady process. From the beginning, the focus on simply determining feasibility made me feel comfortable. Since then, each subsequent component has assured me that we are building the right blocks. The training we received through the BAE Incubator provided the opportunity to get in the weeds about some of the more technical concepts related to both randomized evaluations and evaluation in general. We even shared some training materials with other programs at Compass, which helped reinforce the data-driven culture of evidence we’re building. We also took advantage of the opportunity to attend J-PAL’s week-long Evaluating Social Programs course, which sparked several additional RCT ideas. (For another time, perhaps!) The Incubator also includes regular, small group technical assistance sessions. When we meet with J-PAL staff members Amanda and Anisha , we have the chance to dig into questions specific to our design. They’ve helped us build confidence in both the feasibility of our project and our capacity to carry it out. They acknowledge that there can and will be challenges, but also that there are often ways to address them. The technical assistance has helped us think through potential unintended consequences of this project so that we can address them proactively. While there are times I feel as though we can’t do this, the next time we meet, I am reassured that we can. Through this engagement, we’ve really been able to sharpen our technical skills. We’re also learning how to ask the right questions to advance our evaluation goals, particularly when working directly with program staff. These tools help us not only think through the randomized evaluation we’re designing but also enhance our other work. We’ve been able to plant evaluation seeds across Compass’s many programs and spark conversations with staff about rigorous data. For any organizations thinking about applying to the J-PAL North America Housing Stability Evaluation Incubator , I say go for it! They have a deliberate, transparent, and thoughtful process focused on determining feasibility. And if a randomized evaluation of your program is not feasible, that’s okay! They’ll still help you add tools to your toolbox. J-PAL staff provide space for organizations to test out ideas and ask questions. Don’t be afraid: trust the process. Part one of this blog series explores existing evidence on cash transfers and highlights the need for further evaluation in the context of homelessness reduction and prevention in the United States. The Homelessness and Housing Stability team at J-PAL North America will be accepting Letters of Interest for the Housing Stability Evaluation Incubator from August 1–October 17, 2022. Public housing authorities, continuums of care, nonprofit organizations, and other service providers working to reduce and prevent homelessness are encouraged to apply.

Meet Clark Wininger, Assistant Program Director at the Compass Family Resource Center Clark Wininger is the Assistant Program Director for the Family Resource Center (FRC) at Compass, working to assist clients with drop-in and direct service needs. With a passion for social work and giving back, Clark came to Compass as a Case Manager with the FRC back in 2020 before stepping into his current position three months ago. Clark sits at a desk across from the entrance to 37 Grove and, from his desk, is positioned to know everyone and everything happening in the space. Clark and his team at the FRC are the first people most families will encounter when coming to Compass. The team fills out intake paperwork, runs assessments with families, and refers them to the appropriate programs within Compass and the community to address their housing, employment, childcare, parenting support, and other stability needs. In addition to providing a great level of detail and knowledge about these resources, Clark and his team also pass out diapers, groceries, and hygiene kits directly to families. With its location at the front doors of 37 Grove, the FRC team continues to greet families even after they progress through other Compass programs, building relationships that last years. This is one of Clark’s favorite parts of being in the FRC; it reflects the welcoming community that Compass cultivates. When he’s not at the front of Grove helping families receive services during drop-in hours, Clark likes to participate in the weekly group Music and Movement Class held for children from ages 0-5. He describes it as “Zumba for toddlers,” saying, “It’s so fun to walk by that room and see all the kids dancing and moving around. When I can, I hop in and it’s one of my favorite parts of the day.” The entire FRC team agrees that Music and Movement always brings a smile to all participants. The Family Resource Center’s success is due to the flexibility and adaptability of the entire team. FRC staff have to problem solve in a variety of different ways, and maintain a huge knowledge base of Compass and community services alike. “Every day looks different,” Clark notes, and “each client has a unique story that they bring to us.” Clark notes that his team does great work to bring families into Compass and create a safe and welcoming place to find stability. As a kid growing up in San Francisco, Clark always wanted to give back to his city. He served in the Peace Corps, stationed in the Dominican Republic, where he created youth programming on topics like health or the environment. After returning to his hometown, Clark saw how the pandemic displaced so many San Franciscans, and the stark presence of inequity at home and wanted to do something to help. Thank you Clark for your work to help families benefit from all of the services Compass has to offer!

This year brought some welcome news for the city of San Francisco: Preliminary data from the city’s 2022 Point-In-Time (PIT) count shows a 15% decrease in unsheltered homelessness across San Francisco since the 2019 count. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires communities that receive federal funding for homeless services to conduct regular counts of people experiencing sheltered and unsheltered homelessness. These counts provide a helpful basis for comparison across communities, but there are also limitations to what the counts can capture. For one, PIT counts are a one-night snapshot of people estimated to be experiencing homelessness. PIT counts do not provide an annualized estimate of the number of people who cycle in and out of homelessness. For another, PIT counts hew to HUD’s definition of homelessness, so they center around a visual, street-based count and a shelter census on a single night. The counts do not include people who are living in overcrowded or doubled-up conditions, as many families do. The counts also tend to miss families and young people who are “hiding in plain sight” (e.g., families who are living in vehicles but doing so in more hidden locations). In San Francisco, the PIT count usually counts about 200 families experiencing homelessness, the overwhelming majority of them living in shelters on the night of the count. Other findings in this year's PIT Count include a 3.5% decrease in total homelessness, as well as decreases in youth and family homelessness. The number of people staying in shelters increased by 18% from 2,855 to 3,357 people. Furthermore, 43% of the homeless population was sheltered, an increase from 36% from the last PIT count, reflecting new investments in urgently needed shelter programs. To be sure, the City has invested heavily in reducing unsheltered homelessness over the past two years, using Proposition C funds alongside federal pandemic relief money, which funded the operations of shelter-in-place (SIP) hotels for people experiencing homelessness during the pandemic. The 2022 preliminary PIT Count results “show that investments work, and change takes time,” according to Compass Director of External Affairs and Policy, Mary Kate Bacalao. It will take some time to see impact from the parallel investments the City is making in permanent housing and behavioral health. As Compass and other organizations work alongside the City to continue to address these issues, it is important that investments be sustainable for the service providers operating essential programs. “Program expansions must be funded at cost, and public grants and contracts must support a Bay Area living wage for frontline workers who show up every day for unhoused residents with complex health and mental health needs,” says Bacalao. Compass continues to work with City leaders on our shared goals to find a permanent long term solution to homelessness, by fulfilling the individual needs of all of the families we serve and, in the process, making San Francisco and the Bay Area a better place.

Last week, Compass along with community partners at Delivering Innovation in Supportive Housing (DISH), UCSF Citywide Case Management, and the city's Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing held an event to announce the opening of a new permanent supportive housing building at 1321 Mission Street. This building will become Compass' first permanent supportive housing program and will house forty families in their own 3-bedroom apartments. Compass will provide on-site support services and children’s programming for families living in the building, which includes large communal event and working areas, a children's center, and a brand new communal rooftop deck. At the press event, Mayor London Breed spoke about the work being done by Compass and others to help move families towards stability. “We know we still have a lot of work to do to get to where we want to be, but the opening of 1321 Mission helps move us in the right direction. Permanent supportive housing is an essential part of our long-term solutions to getting our unhoused families and individuals the resources they so desperately need," Mayor Breed said enthusiastically. After the event, Compass Program Director Joanna Garcia was busy giving tours of the building to the press. She and her team will operate out of the building's first floor, working directly with the families living on the floors above. Compass' Director of External Affairs and Policy, Mary Kate Bacalao, is especially excited about the new units and program. "Anyone who walks through the door with a key in their hand will know that they matter to their city and community. That is a strong foundation for people to build stability, raise their children, and grow in the direction of their dreams," said Bacalao, speaking from the podium. Compass Family Services is so excited to be able to support families in a new way and to help welcome these families into a new, more stable, chapter of their lives!

Juliana Dunn is the Bilingual Afterschool Program and After-Care Case Manager for Compass Clara House. Inside her classroom on the first floor of Clara House are desks that double as drawing spaces and white boards, a big green bean bag chair, and a large paper tree patterned with butterflies and reminderse space’s community norms. Juliana began at Compass as a Bilingual Case Manager with C-Work, Compass’ workforce development program, from its inception. At the start of 2022, she transitioned to her role at Clara House, where she runs the Cool Schoolers after school program, coordinates with schools and leading activities for her students year round. Juliana also supports families who have recently graduated from Clara House as an After-care Case manager, helping connect them to services and supporting them in their journey to stable permanent housing. Compass Clara House provides comprehensive care for the 13 families that reside at any given time within the program. The 6- to 18-month transitional housing plan helps families achieve their goals in all aspects of their lives. Juliana says, “the amount of friendships that form between residents. The tight knit-ness of it all” are what she loves about the program. “It’s an incredible community space and it really is a completely wrap-around kind of program.” Juliana points out the collection of skateboards in a corner of the room. The children at Clara House recently built their own skateboards and are learning to skate, as a way of building friendship and confidence. She says, “Those moments where [the kids] have big academic growth or social emotional growth” are some of her favorite parts of working at Clara House. When she’s not wearing so many different hats at Compass, Juliana spends time with her dog, Bagel, or enjoying her neighborhood in Oakland and all it has to offer. She’s especially excited about a community garden there. Houston native Juliana has always been involved in community organizing and social justice. From working on research related to art and prison abolition to helping support migrant farm workers, Juliana realized that direct service was the community oriented space she thrived in. Thank you Juliana for all your work at Compass!

Written by Marta Alvarez, an Associate Family Therapist with Compass Behavioral Health Services. When you need the restroom do you go right away or do you hold it for a while? Your response speaks to how well you practice self-care. In life, sometimes people are conditioned to ignore their needs. However, becoming aware of your needs and creating space for yourself to take care of yourself can enhance your mental well being. Self-care does not need to be costly; rather simple activities like putting lotion on your skin, taking a walk in the park, and drinking water have the ability to make your day brighter. May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and in this month, and all others, you can work to make yourself the priority and create a space of self-care. Love is an essential human need from birth to the end of one’s life. Dr. Gary Chapman identifies the 5 love languages people tend to express. It is important to know which one or two are your preferred languages in order to incorporate this type of care into your self-care practice. People with the love language “words of affirmation” are people who greatly enjoy kind, uplifting, or affirming words. If words brighten your day, try journaling, listening to music, or writing poetry. The second love language is “acts of kindness,” which are helpful acts of services of support. Self-care activities for this language could consist of making your favorite food or planting your favorite type of flower. “Quality time” is an easy love language to practice. This can be listening to yourself, discovering something new about yourself, or doing your favorite things by yourself. The important element here is connecting with yourself. The fourth love language is “gifts.” People who enjoy this language can be as happy with an inexpensive and thoughtful gift as with one that costs a pretty penny. To incorporate this into your self-care practice you can gift yourself anything from something small like a flower in the park to a new shirt in your favorite color. You can create something for yourself such as a card or small trinket. The last language is “physical touch.” When practicing physical touch in self-care, try doing one of the following activities: give yourself a massage, dance, style your hair in a new way, hug yourself, go for a run. It is important to create space to love the person you will be with your entire life- you! It is important to know that there is no love language that is better than another. They are simply preferred manners of expressing and receiving love. You don't have to wait for someone to give you love- create space to love yourself! In this month of Mental Health Awareness, let’s focus on our well being by caring for ourselves in a way that fills us with love and affection without the need to depend on others. #speakyourlove

The 2020 holiday season was filled with inspiring and generous support for Compass families. This year has been incredibly challenging for the homeless and at-risk families Compass serves. As the pandemic worsens, our families are among those most impacted with loss of employment and lack of access to essential resources. Many of our families struggle to afford rent, food, childcare and basic necessities. In our 23rd year of Adopt-a-Family, we knew that this year would be different from previous years. In addition to our traditional Adopt-a-Family where donors physically drop off gifts for their adopted family, this year we offered options to provide digital gift cards or shop online and have gifts directly sent to a family in need. Early data showed Compass families owed a combined $550,000 in back rent. To address this urgent need, we decided to offer donors the option of helping their adopted family with rental debt in addition to fulfilling their gift wish lists. “We knew early in the pandemic that back rent debt was going to put families at risk of eviction this winter,” says Abbey Leonard, Director of Development and Communications at Compass Family Services. “Our data shows that families lost an average 40% of their income. Many families are still not able to get back to work full-time and this debt will threaten the stability they’ve been working toward with us.” The response to our call for help has been incredible. Compass Family Services matched over 600 donors with families in need and gifts are currently being distributed to the adopted families. With the generous support of individuals, families, community groups and corporate teams, over $400,000 has been raised to help pay off rental debt for Compass families. Compass client families who will benefit from this back-rent relief consist of previously homeless families who were helped into housing, and families at imminent risk of becoming homeless. Checks are already in the mail to landlords so that no family will fall into homelessness during this crisis. Here is a message from a Compass client family: “As an employee with the San Francisco Unified School District, I did not work this past summer. So, my rent got backed up and it has taken me months to catch up with my landlord. But, thanks to you, Compass Family Services for your staff and your programs that have helped us to pay our rent and really enjoy Christmas. We truly appreciate you and wish each and every member of the Compass Family Services staff, and your donors a very Merry Christmas.“ We are so grateful to our donor community, Compass staff and volunteers for their extraordinary effort and dedication to make this year’s Adopt-a-Family project a success! From generous donor contributions to Compass staff and volunteers delivering gifts, together, we are making the holidays merry and bright for our most vulnerable families. Thank you! If you missed out on participating and are looking forward to the 2021 holiday season, please make sure you’re on our email list for events and updates! You can sign up with the button below.