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SUMMARY:"Asheville’s Housing Crisis: Stories\, Systems\, and Solutions" by Jen Hampton
DESCRIPTION:“Asheville’s Housing Crisis: Stories\, Systems\, and Solutions” will be presented by Jen Hampton at the Sunday\, April 19\, 2026\, meeting of the Ethical Humanist Society of Asheville\, 2:30 – 4:00 pm at 227 Edgewood Rd\, Asheville\, NC. Jen will be with us in-person for her presentation and Q&A. There will also be a hybrid Zoom option. All are welcome to attend. \nJen’s presentation will explore the lived realities behind Asheville’s housing crisis\, and the practical solutions communities can pursue together. Further talk summary in development. \nJen Hampton is a housing and labor organizer in Asheville for the Asheville Area Tenants Union. She is also a co-founder and leader of Asheville Food and Beverage United\, advocating for fair wages\, safe working conditions\, and collective power for service industry workers. \nThrough organizing\, advocacy\, and coalition-building\, she works to ensure that working people and tenants have a meaningful voice in the systems that shape their lives. She was recognized as one of USA TODAY’s Women of the Year for her community leadership and impact. \n 
URL:https://ehsasheville.org/event/2026-04-19/
LOCATION:Friends Meeting House\, 227 Edgewood Rd\, Asheville\, NC
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SUMMARY:"Strategic Nonviolence Action" by Daniel Snyder
DESCRIPTION:“Strategic Nonviolence Action” will be presented by Daniel O. Snyder at the Sunday\, May 17\, 2026\, meeting of the Ethical Humanist Society of Asheville\, 2:30 – 4:00 pm at 227 Edgewood Rd\, Asheville\, NC. Dan will join us in-person for his presentation and Q&A. A hybrid Zoom option will also be available. All are welcome to attend. \nAt a time of deep political polarization and democratic strain\, this talk explores civil resistance as a practical and effective tool for protecting democracy. Dan will examine how power works\, why violence often fails\, the research behind the “3–4% tipping point” for successful movements and case studies. \nDan Snyder\, PhD\, is a teacher\, spiritual director\, and longtime practitioner of strategic nonviolence. Trained in clinical psychology and religion\, he holds degrees from Pacifica Graduate Institute\, Boston University School of Theology\, Earlham School of Religion\, and Guilford College. Over four decades\, Dan has worked as a pastoral counselor\, educator\, and peace studies teacher\, including faculty service at Pendle Hill\, the Quaker center for study and contemplation. \nHis work integrates theology\, depth psychology\, and the nonviolent traditions of Gandhi\, Martin Luther King Jr.\, and Gene Sharp to help communities cultivate both inner resilience and effective democratic action. \n 
URL:https://ehsasheville.org/event/2026-05-17/
LOCATION:Friends Meeting House\, 227 Edgewood Rd\, Asheville\, NC
CATEGORIES:Presentation
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SUMMARY:Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Annual Meeting of the Ethical Humanist Society of Asheville will take place on Sunday\, June 21\, 2026\, 2:30 – 4:00 PM at 227 Edgewood Rd\, Asheville\, NC. A potluck meal will follow the meeting. All are welcome to attend (only members may vote). \nAn agenda will be available in advance of the meeting. \nBoard members will be elected. If you wish to serve as a member of the EHSAsheville Board\, please let any current board member know. \n 
URL:https://ehsasheville.org/event/2026-06-21/
LOCATION:Friends Meeting House\, 227 Edgewood Rd\, Asheville\, NC
CATEGORIES:Presentation
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SUMMARY:Presentation TBA
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URL:https://ehsasheville.org/event/2026-07-19/
LOCATION:Friends Meeting House\, 227 Edgewood Rd\, Asheville\, NC
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