Inspired by the “Camp Obama” trainings that powered neighbor-to-neighbor organizing across America in 2008, Camp Courage is an intensive two-day training designed to teach the principles and skills of community organizing to activists working to restore marriage equality to California. Drawing on techniques honed for decades by progressive social movements, Camp Courage teaches empowerment, team building, leadership development, and grassroots organizing skills. The event is geared toward activists or those who have never engaged with the broader community about marriage equality as well as veteran LGBT activists and allies.

• WHEN: Saturday, August 1st (8:30 a.m.- 5:30 p.m.) AND Sunday, August 2nd (8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.)
• WHERE: East Los Angeles (location provided once registration is confirmed)
• Sign up today at the Camp Courage website!

Camp Courage is sponsored by Courage Campaign, and is organized by Torie Osborn, Mike Bonin, and Lisa Powell. Osborn is a senior advisor to Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and the United Way, and former executive director of the Liberty Hill Foundation and the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force. Bonin is a former regional field organizer for Obama for America, a veteran campaign staffer, and a community activist. Powell is an attorney, longtime trainer, community leader, and co-founder of United Lesbians of African Heritage.

In addition, Dan Choi, a native of California and Army Lieutenant facing discharge under the military’s “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy, will be attending to participate!

Sign up today at the Camp Courage website!