Embrace, Engage, and Empower: An Individual and Community Response - Join the Lowell community in this important discussion, prompted by two keynote speakers:

• Cheryl Hamilton, Director of the International Institute of New England
• Ekhlas Ahmed, Casco Bay High School teacher and former refugee from Darfur

Register here at Eventzilla and in lieu of a registration fee, please bring a Target, Walmart, or Market Basket gift card, or a monetary donation to support refugee families. Refreshments and lunch provided. Parking available at the Lower Locks Garage on 90 Warren Street.

YWCA Lowell - a longtime organizer of the conference - helped to create this year's event, along with Lowell Public Schools, Middlesex Community College, International Institute of New England, Lowell Community Health Center, Lowell Alliance, Saydanar Community Development Center, African Community Center of Lowell, and Lowell Police Department.