Building Leadership & Organizing Capacity

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Chicks Ahoy Farm's BLOC 2025 plan focuses on empowering BILPOC leaders through training, coaching, and community organizing initiatives. ​

Project Description

• BLOC aims to build leadership and organizing capacity among BILPOC individuals in Connecticut. ​

• Monthly notifications will inform participants about training sessions and coaching opportunities. ​

• Key staff include Lorenzo Jones (President) and Diana Martinez (Agriculture Director). ​

  
  

Training Structure

• Bi-weekly hybrid training sessions will cover Community Organizing 101 skills. ​

• Individual coaching will focus on relationship-building, decision-making, and time management. ​

• Three comprehensive BLOC workshops will engage at least 30 attendees each. ​

Chicks Ahoy Farm directors and community organizers will facilitate bi-weekly organizer training, individual coaching for field organizers, and group training with peers over the Summer. The BLOC project will be structured yet open to the public. Monthly notifications and training reminders will be sent to field individuals, informing them of the training calendar, availability for individual coaching, and peer-to-peer learning opportunities.

Chicks Ahoy Farm’s President, Lorenzo Jones, will be the primary staff member for BLOC, with Agriculture Director Diana Martinez assisting with sessions and providing coaching to program management and organizing staff. Community organizers and farmers will contribute mentorship and support for youth and entry-level organizers, community leaders, and activists in Connecticut.