Your Voice Matters.

By hosting a conversation as part of On the Table Milledgeville on March 3 - 7, 2025, you'll be part of an exciting, region-wide initiative to explore how we have the power to collaborate to make our communities stronger, safer, and more dynamic.

We share a desire to come together, collaborate more, become more civically involved, and more committed to our community. While we know that there is no "quick fix" to our communities' issues, taking advantage of exciting new opportunities often requires a sequence of steps. Progress will only result from residents, organizations, and governments working together to contribute to a greater solution that helps unite this place we call home.

When we come together as a community to listen and learn from each other, we have the power to impact our communities and lives. What you do matters, and when we learn from and with each other, we have the power to impact both neighborhoods and lives. That's what On the Table Macon is all about.

March 3 - 7, 2025

There are two ways to join the table: register as a host or attend a conversation. To register as a host, fill out the Host Registration Form and check out the Host FAQ below for more information.

If you would like to be a participant, keep an eye on our Attend page for updates and registration.

It’s pretty simple. You invite 8-12 of your friends, family members, neighbors, or colleagues to meet virtually or in person during the week of March 3 - 7, 2025. You can have the conversation during any time of day, and discussion guides are included on our resource page in the virtual toolkit.

Following your conversation, invite your participants to take a short survey to help us collect information about your conversation.

Any person or organization can host a table, and they will receive a Host Toolkit with everything they need, including a conversation guide and easy ideas for taking action after the event.

A Super Host is any person or organization who commits to host at least 10 tables or more of conversation. Each table will have 8 to 12 guests.

Simply register to host using our online form. If you do not yet have all the details finalized, fill out as best you can and send us an update when you have the details.

The guest list is up to you. If you’re unsure, start with people you know — friends, family, colleagues, and neighbors. You may consider reaching out to a larger community by co-hosting your event. Consider asking your guests to invite a friend or invite people from your network who don’t already know one another. 8 -12 guests per table is ideal.

On the Table is about giving everyone a chance to speak and be heard. If you want to host a larger gathering, consider breaking into smaller groups.

• Host a conversation between March 3 - 7, 2025. Most conversations will last approximately 40 to 90 minutes.

• Invite 8 to 12 guests. Gather virtually using Zoom or in person at a place of your choice. A public place is recommended but not required.

• View the online training that will be posted on our resources page.

• Complete a post-event survey and ask your guests to do so as well. This is a crucial part of On the Table as the survey allows us to collect the creative ideas and actionable plans discussed during the event.

A private table means you will invite specific guests to your table and it will not be listed on our website. A public table is open to anyone to attend and will be listed on our website.

All hosts are required to complete training. Training will take up to an hour to complete. Please review the Training Page.

1. Share your stories. We encourage all participants to share insights on social media using #OnTheTableMilledgeville, submitting their stories, or emailing us at OnTheTable@cfcga.org.

2. Complete a short survey. Be part of the community report. Share your experiences, thoughts and ideas that arose from these conversations. We want to hear from every voice!

3. Look for the Community Report. The Community Foundation will share a community report highlighting the ideas, conversations, themes and outcomes that emerge from On the Table. This data will inform efforts to improve our community in the months ahead.

4. Apply for Conversation to Action Grant. On The Table is about identifying issues, advancing solutions and taking action ourselves, not waiting on someone else to fix it. We hope these conversations spur ideas for civic engagement and impact that individuals can do on their own. CFCG will offer a mini-grant program for ideas that require a little seed funding to get started.

By hosting a conversation as part of On the Table Macon during the week of Sept. 27 - Oct. 1, 2021, you'll be part of an exciting, region-wide initiative to explore how we have the power to collaborate to make our communities stronger, safer, and more dynamic.

We share a desire to come together, collaborate more, become more civically involved, and more committed to our community. While we know that there is no "quick fix" to our communities' issues, taking advantage of exciting new opportunities often requires a sequence of steps. Progress will only result from residents, organizations, and governments working together to contribute to a greater solution that helps unite this place we call home.

When we come together as a community to listen and learn from each other, we have the power to impact our communities and lives. What you do matters, and when we learn from and with each other, we have the power to impact both neighborhoods and lives. That's what On the Table Macon is all about.

Septemeber 27 - October 1, 2021

There are two ways to join the table: register as a host or attend a conversation. To register as a host, fill out the Host Registration Form and check out the Host FAQ below for more information.

If you would like to be a participant, keep an eye on our Attend page for updates and registration.

Community Foundation of Central Georgia is committed to the health, safety and well-being of everyone in the communities we serve.

We are hosting On the Table Macon virtually to allow for the utmost safety in our community. We will use the Zoom to host virtual conversations. For our in person conversations, we ask all host to follow CDC Recommended Guidelines. More information to follow as we approach Sept. 27 - Oct. 1, 2021.

It’s pretty simple. You invite 8-12 of your friends, family members, neighbors, or colleagues to meet virtually or in person during the week of Sept. 27 - Oct. 1, 2021. You can have the conversation during any time of day, and discussion guides are included on our resource page in the virtual toolkit.

Following your conversation, invite your participants to take a short survey to help us collect information about your conversation.

Any person or organization can host a table, and they will receive a Host Toolkit with everything they need, including a conversation guide and easy ideas for taking action after the event.

A Super Host is any person or organization who commits to host at least 10 tables or more of conversation. Each table will have 8 to 12 guests.

Simply register to host using our online form. If you do not yet have all the details finalized, fill out as best you can and send us an update when you have the details.

The guest list is up to you. If you’re unsure, start with people you know — friends, family, colleagues, and neighbors. You may consider reaching out to a larger community by co-hosting your event. Consider asking your guests to invite a friend or invite people from your network who don’t already know one another. 8 -12 guests per table is ideal.

On the Table is about giving everyone a chance to speak and be heard. If you want to host a larger gathering, consider breaking into smaller groups.

• Host a conversation between September 27 through October 1, 2021. Most conversations will last approximately 40 to 90 minutes.

• Invite 8 to 12 guests. Gather virtually using Zoom or in person at a place of your choice. A public place is recommended but not required.

• View the online training that will be posted on our resources page.

• Complete a post-event survey and ask your guests to do so as well. This is a crucial part of On the Table as the survey allows us to collect the creative ideas and actionable plans discussed during the event.

A private table means you will invite specific guests to your table and it will not be listed on our website. A public table is open to anyone to attend and will be listed on our website.

All hosts are required to complete training. Training will take up to an hour to complete. Please review the Training Page.

1. Share your stories. We encourage all participants to share insights on social media using #OnTheTableMacon, submitting their stories, or emailing us at OnTheTable@cfcga.org.

2. Complete a short survey. Be part of the community report. Share your experiences, thoughts and ideas that arose from these conversations. We want to hear from every voice!

3. Look for the Community Report. The Community Foundation will share a community report highlighting the ideas, conversations, themes and outcomes that emerge from On the Table. This data will inform efforts to improve our community in the months ahead.

4. Apply for Conversation to Action Grant. On The Table is about identifying issues, advancing solutions and taking action ourselves, not waiting on someone else to fix it. We hope these conversations spur ideas for civic engagement and impact that individuals can do on their own. CFCG will offer a mini-grant program for ideas that require a little seed funding to get started.

Being a host is easy and fun! You can be the person who gets good things started. Hosting is the first step to doing something great in the city!

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This grant will help open Wesley Chapel A.M.E. Church as a site to have people from the neighborhood come and complete the Census 2020 forms. The Census registration will be announced in the local newspapers as well as the local radio stations.

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This grant will increase awareness of resources to create a healthier community, especially related to accurate and non-stigmatizing health information. Accordingly, RE would like to assist planning and facilitation of an educational symposium.

This grant will increase awareness of resources to create a healthier community, especially related to accurate and non-stigmatizing health information. Accordingly, RE would like to assist planning and facilitation of an educational symposium.

This grant will help Baldwin students engage in On the Table inspired conversation to discuss the impact of literacy on their families and discuss educational and job opportunities available. Students will invite dropout friends/relatives to the table.

This grant will help implement Read to Lead, an initiative that brings local leaders and young library patrons for library storytimes. It will also promote the connection between literacy and leadership with READ posters of local leaders placed in local schools.

This grant will help form and implement an ongoing workshop-type writing group of diverse individuals/styles that meets twice/month per 6-month sessions. At the end of each session, members' work will be published in a local literary journal, showcasing local writers and giving them important 1st-time publishing credentials they might not otherwise be able to obtain.

The training will provide the steps and tips for planning and hosting your On the Table event successfully. It is vital that you complete training to host your Table virtually. The training is also an easy way to stay up to date on all the hosting how-tos.

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This grant will help the 2019-2020 Leadership Baldwin Class create an avenue for seasonal public art pop-up installations in Milledgeville-Baldwin County. A committee will approve the art, and the identified locations will change each quarter.

This grant will help bring bi-weekly Family Craft Nights that will consist of craft parties for only $5, allowing families with multiple children to have access to affordable recreational activities at various locations throughout Macon Milledgeville.

This grant will help provide local, K-3rd grade students with age-appropriate books and reading materials to promote literacy during the summer months.

This grant will help create a sustainable economic development plan focused on current initiatives, increasing economic development, and retaining our youth.

This grant will help the GA Alliance to End Homelessness and advocate through public awareness to gain support for solutions to homelessness. They will provide flyers to service providers, the public, nonprofit organizations, businesses, policymakers, and more!

This grant will help host a Milledgeville family portrait event to bring our community members together for a gathering and then get a drone picture to record the event.

We have plenty of materials to help you host a successful conversation. Check back frequently as we add new materials leading up to On the Table week.

The resources include general conversation prompts to help things flow smoothly, answers, and helpful tips we've collected from hosts just like you. We've also included resources and graphics that will help you to promote your Table and invite guests.

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We encourage you and your guests to share your thoughts and experiences with us during and after the event. The survey will be open the week of November 16 and stay open for two weeks following On The Table, but the sooner you complete it, the better.

In fact, as hosts, we hope you will invite your guests to complete the survey before they leave your Table.

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As the host, we hope you will facilitate the conversation to help your guests think of ways to take action on opportunities or challenges they discuss. It would be ideal if each guest could come up with at least two actionable ideas they can do following On The Table.

The Community Foundation of Central Georgia, with the support of the Knight Foundation, will offer a mini-grant program for ideas that require a little seed funding to get started.

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