Community Events

Broome Community Land Trust Launch Party

Tuesday, January 28, 6–9pm at 85 Walnut Street, Binghamton

We’re spreading the word about our mission to bring a justice-centered community land trust to Broome County. Food, drinks, music, and childcare will be provided. Email broomelandtrust@gmail.com if you have any questions or need transportation.

Presentation topics will include:

– The nuts and bolts and benefits of a CLT, including success stories from around the country.

– The past and present of the fight for Housing Justice.

– Our plans for the BCLT, which include...

  • The CLT Ambassador Program: Paid leadership training for residents to become BCLT board members.
  • Youth Story Corps: A student-led podcast about local housing issues.
  • Eviction Mapping: Identifying neighborhoods with extreme housing insecurity and how a CLT might create stability and growth.
  • Future Community Meetings like this one...

– Q&A with the BCLT Steering Committee.

– And most importantly, how YOU can get involved!

Bystander Intervention Training

Thursday, January 30, 6–8pm at UPC

PLOT will guide residents in learning the first steps of crisis intervention, emergency response, de-escalation techniques, and filming & documenting the police.