How's this for a recipe for change...take a heaping quantity of do-good organizations, add a generous serving of caring citizens, mix in delicious food and great conversation and voilà! You get the Austin Progressive Potluckers, who’ve cooked up a fun and easy way for people to connect with non-profits and grassroots organizations that are working hard to make a positive difference in our community.
Every month, the Potluckers are hosted by a different group, providing people a chance to learn more about the organization while enjoying homemade food in a relaxed setting. In May 2008, the United Way Capital Area played host the Potluckers and over 30 people came out, hungry to know more about United Way’s new direction. Mando Rayo did a great job of recapping United Way’s focus areas and engagement initiatives and answering lots (and lots) of questions.
The Austin Progressive Potluckers has been going strong since 2002, growing from a few folks to a network of almost 700 people throughout the Austin area. Each gathering is a unique and fun way for people to connect, build relationships and learn more about efforts they may want to support, helping to realize the Potlucker motto of “Changing the World - One Covered Dish at a Time”.
Check out the group’s website at http://www.austinprogressivecalendar.com/potluck.htm and join the next potluck – everyone is welcome!
Diane Miller
Austin Progressive Potlucker
Public Innovator
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