2024 Election Season Dialogue
Bridge of Hope is a place for anyone in the community to share their voice, find hope, and practice our civic muscle of listening as we navigate the election season. The ability to disagree respectfully as citizens is critical to our future.
In this election season, the YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is here to bring the 2024 Election Season Dialogue to existing groups where people live, work, learn, serve, and worship.
The experience is not a debate - it builds cohesion, not further division. People come with courage to share their thoughts, curiosity to connect, and humility to listen and learn.
Constructive Conversations for Your Colleagues, Friends and Family
We can bring the 2024 Election Season Dialogue to where you worship, learn, or work. We also craft and facilitate dialogues around important topics unique to your group.
Contact us to discuss and connect with Bridge of Hope. Submit your request today!
Conversation Resource
We encourage you to review the My Political Autobiography exercise by Essential Partners.
Become a positive force for good during this time of election. We each can become more skilled at holding one on one or small group conversations constructively where we live, play, work, worship, and learn.
Join Our Commitment
At the YMCA, we believe in building strong communities that support the well-being of everyone. Our vision is to create a community strengthened by differences and connected by trust.
We are one of 11 YMCAs in the United States selected to participate in the Team Up Project to bring you programs like the Bridge of Hope. Learn more about the Team Up Project here.
The Bridge of Hope aims to bring people together in Pierce and Kitsap Counties to restore civility and hope. We believe in fostering meaningful civil dialogues on complex issues from diverse perspectives and training people to lead them in their daily lives.
Program Information
We're excited to collaborate with Essential Partners (EP) to co-design dialogues that address the fears, concerns, and challenges related to divisiveness in our community. Our approach involves:
- Preparation for the conversation.
- Reflection on personal and others' perspectives.
- Shared purposes and agreements to guide the conversation.
- Asking new questions to uncover fresh insights about stories, values, and complexities.
- Structured exchanges to interrupt old patterns and enhance thoughtful communication.
- Opportunities to explore genuine interest in one another.
Ready to Act?
If you are ready to act, the YMCA's Bridge of Hope invites you to participate in the following opportunities:
- Dialogue sessions with community peers.
- Reflective Structured Dialogue training.
- Sponsor a dialogue by financial or endorsement support
- Free email news letter to stay informed and updated