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How come we’re all getting along so well?

Ongo, short for "ongoing," programs offered by CCL’s Resilience Building Action Team are helping members connect on a deeper level and practice mindfulness.

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Reflections on 2020

CCL Executive Director Mark Reynolds offers his reflections on 2020, celebrating what our community has achieved even during a difficult year.

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Facts & Fiction: Giving from your IRA in 2020

As we approach the end of the year, many of us are looking at our year-end giving plans. Learning how to give can make your donations go even further.

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Lessons learned from a lifetime of travel

CCL staffer Ashley Skoch lives an exciting, travel-filled life. She's learned to expect the unexpected, so at 31 years old, she created a legal will.

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Dr. Katharine Hayhoe’s Earth Day 2020 message

Attendees of CCL's virtual Earth Day event heard from keynote speaker Dr. Katharine Hayhoe, a world-renowned climate scientist.

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Hope for the best, prepare for the worst

With COVID-19, you hope for the best and prepare for the worst. CCL now offers free resources to help you set up a healthcare directive & power of attorney.

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How to host a great Zoom meeting

A recent training, led by CCLers Brett Cease and Elli Sparks, covers all aspects of how to host an effective and engaging Zoom meeting. Read on for a recap.

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Sway your member of Congress with a calling campaign

This training session covers CCL's Monthly Calling Campaign, which creates a steady drumbeat of phone calls from constituents to congressional offices.

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Effective Communication: The power of reframing

Guest speaker Steve Levin uses real-life scenarios to teach the communication technique of reframing, which helps move people from resistance to support.

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Handling difficult lobbying situations

In this Citizens' Climate University training, learn tactics for having better political conversations and watch simulations of responses to tough lobby day questions.

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