Social Capital  &

Community Building Workshop

October 1, 2010 8:30AM—4:00PM

First Niagara Bank

801 State Street, Erie, PA 16501

About the Workshop

This workshop is focused on the concept of social capital and community building.  Studies show convincingly that people who have important  relationships in their lives are healthier, happier, safer, advance more quickly, and achieve more in life.  We also know that vulnerable people,  including elders, people with disabilities, and  economically disadvantaged people have less social capital. 

This day-long session is designed to examine the concept of social capital in greater depth and then to explore ways and means to helping people build more opportunities for relationships.  The day is broken into three segments, attendees are invited to participate in all three sessions or select from those that best meet their needs.

    Segment 1 (9:00—12:00):    An Introduction to Social  Capital and Community

    Segment 2 (12:00—1:00):  Social Networking Luncheon 

    Segment 3 (1:00—4:00):    Strategies and Actions for Building Social Capital

For one price you can attend all, or any of these 3 segments to glean a stronger understanding of social capital, culture, and community.

 Al Condeluci, Ph.D

Keynote Speaker and Lead Facilitator

Al Condeluci has been an advocate and catalyst for  building community capacities and understanding culture since 1970.  Since 1973 he has worked as an attendant, caseworker, advocate, planner, program director and now, CEO of his organization, UCP/CLASS.   Al speaks annually to national and international audiences reaching some 15,000 people each year. 

This event is co-sponsored by UCP/CLASS, Erie Community Inclusion Coalition, Institute on Disabilities Temple University, Community Resources for Independence, Three Rivers Center for Independent Living, and Voices for Independence. 

Any questions or comments should be directed to Katherine Reim at kreim@ucpclass.org.