The National Association for Community Mediation is the hub for the community mediation movement initiated by the 1964 Civil Rights Act.https://bsky.app/profile/nafcm.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/nafcm.bsky.social/post/3mvbjaktafc2hNAFCM remembers the lives affected by September 11 and recognizes the distinct weight the day may carry for member centers across Tri-State, especially those serving New York City and surrounding communities. We remember, honor, and stand with our communities. #WeRemember11 Sep 2026 21:31 +0000at://did:plc:prkvxsd6f6ppskkt5pbiasfo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvbjaktafc2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/nafcm.bsky.social/post/3mupdnp6s622nNAFCM supports Member Centers Community Resolution Center, Santa Cruz DE-ESCALATION TRAINING (2.5 HRS) Wednesday September 30 5:00 - 7:30pm Learn more: https://pro.software4nonprofits.com/secure/cause_pdetails/MjQzNzY3?mc_cid=fbe0fb7f80&mc_eid=9fe0f6ee6804 Sep 2026 16:03 +0000at://did:plc:prkvxsd6f6ppskkt5pbiasfo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mupdnp6s622nhttps://bsky.app/profile/nafcm.bsky.social/post/3mupd3y25dc23NAFCM supports Member Centers - East County Resolution - upcoming Training February 3-5, 2027 https://www.ecrmediate.org/mediation-training/04 Sep 2026 15:53 +0000at://did:plc:prkvxsd6f6ppskkt5pbiasfo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mupd3y25dc23https://bsky.app/profile/nafcm.bsky.social/post/3muf7jfq7b22aFY2026 strengthened community mediation through shared learning, local investment, field resources and member connection. Join NAFCM as we aggregate the wisdom, advance the work and amplify the voice. Community mediation is community mobilization. www.nafcm.org/page/benefits31 Aug 2026 15:22 +0000at://did:plc:prkvxsd6f6ppskkt5pbiasfo/app.bsky.feed.post/3muf7jfq7b22ahttps://bsky.app/profile/nafcm.bsky.social/post/3msql7kc45c2tLearn more www.nafcm.org/page/OnDemand10 Aug 2026 17:00 +0000at://did:plc:prkvxsd6f6ppskkt5pbiasfo/app.bsky.feed.post/3msql7kc45c2thttps://bsky.app/profile/nafcm.bsky.social/post/3msqgtsbhj226The JAMS Foundation–NAFCM Mini-Grant Program does more than provide financial support. Grantees participate in learning communities, develop replicable approaches, and contribute materials that can benefit the broader field. Check out the National Products - https://www.nafcm.org/general/custom.asp?page=Programs10 Aug 2026 15:42 +0000at://did:plc:prkvxsd6f6ppskkt5pbiasfo/app.bsky.feed.post/3msqgtsbhj226https://bsky.app/profile/nafcm.bsky.social/post/3msdvemwavk2oNAFCM is delighted to celebrate our partner Thursday, August 6th, 8 am Pacific / 11 am Eastern Tracey Frisch, Division Vice President, AAA & Executive Director, AAA-ICDR Foundation Advancing Mediation Through Innovation For more information https://www.willworkforfood.news/upcoming-events/advancing-mediation-through-innovation05 Aug 2026 15:57 +0000at://did:plc:prkvxsd6f6ppskkt5pbiasfo/app.bsky.feed.post/3msdvemwavk2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/nafcm.bsky.social/post/3mrocusa6uc27Meet one of the dialogue leaders for NAFCM’s July 28 Big Tuesday: Israel Putnam, Volunteer Director at the Center for Conflict Resolution. His experience connects directly to the realities of recruiting, supporting, and retaining volunteers in a local community. https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/BTNuy2OGR96atOKBzhjgYg#/28 Jul 2026 02:00 +0000at://did:plc:prkvxsd6f6ppskkt5pbiasfo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrocusa6uc27https://bsky.app/profile/nafcm.bsky.social/post/3mrdxgm4mts2bMeet Stephen Sullivan, Researcher at Resolution Systems Institute, one of the dialogue leaders for July 28 Big Tuesday. Stephen brings a research and evaluation lens to the conversation. His work has focused support in the diversity of CMC volunteer mediators. https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/BTNuy2OGR96atOKBzhjgYg#/23 Jul 2026 23:09 +0000at://did:plc:prkvxsd6f6ppskkt5pbiasfo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrdxgm4mts2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/nafcm.bsky.social/post/3mrbe2aq6d22pMeet Cassandra Lively, Ph.D., one of the dialogue leaders for NAFCM’s July 28 Big Tuesday. Cassie brings more than 20 years of leadership. The former Executive Director of Chicago’s CCR, she led a full-time staff and more than 180 community volunteers. Register https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/BTNuy2OGR96atOKBzhjgYg#/22 Jul 2026 22:17 +0000at://did:plc:prkvxsd6f6ppskkt5pbiasfo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrbe2aq6d22phttps://bsky.app/profile/nafcm.bsky.social/post/3mqmpumi6xs2aCommunity mediation needs community volunteers. Join NAFCM’s July Big Tuesday dialogue on recruiting, retaining & supporting volunteers who reflect the community. July 28 | 7 PM EST . Register now https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/BTNuy2OGR96atOKBzhjgYg#/ Registration ends July 27 / 24 hours prior.14 Jul 2026 17:22 +0000at://did:plc:prkvxsd6f6ppskkt5pbiasfo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqmpumi6xs2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/nafcm.bsky.social/post/3mptfmhnauc2uUS America at 250 reminds us that democracy’s promise depends on the people. May we remember honestly, listen deeply, hold complexity with care, and keep building justice, participation, and community trust. #Here2Hear #NAFCM #CommunityMediation #CivicDialogue #Democracy04 Jul 2026 15:42 +0000at://did:plc:prkvxsd6f6ppskkt5pbiasfo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mptfmhnauc2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/nafcm.bsky.social/post/3mppgkkx3422uNAFCM recognizes Canada Day with appreciation for Canadian members, partners, and community mediation practitioners strengthening communities through dialogue, listening, and collaborative problem-solving. #CanadaDay #CommunityMediation #Dialogue #NAFCM03 Jul 2026 01:49 +0000at://did:plc:prkvxsd6f6ppskkt5pbiasfo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mppgkkx3422uhttps://bsky.app/profile/nafcm.bsky.social/post/3mns2bthbbs25NAFCM Sharing Members Work Quabbin Mediation Training for Trainers 9 Hour Certification: Training Active Bystanders: 📅 6/18, 6/22, & 6/24 from 1:00 PM ET - 4:00 PM ET Registration- www.trainingactivebystanders.org/events/08 Jun 2026 15:57 +0000at://did:plc:prkvxsd6f6ppskkt5pbiasfo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mns2bthbbs25https://bsky.app/profile/nafcm.bsky.social/post/3mmomdur3pk2uAlways Remember25 May 2026 13:44 +0000at://did:plc:prkvxsd6f6ppskkt5pbiasfo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmomdur3pk2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/nafcm.bsky.social/post/3mm54zuokls27AI is moving fast, and peacebuilding practitioners need more than a one-time workshop. NAFCM's partner, MBBI, offers a 3-month cohort for mediation, peacebuilding, and conflict resolution practitioners to track AI changes, share use cases, and problem-solve together. Register luma.com/9x777fhc18 May 2026 14:55 +0000at://did:plc:prkvxsd6f6ppskkt5pbiasfo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mm54zuokls27https://bsky.app/profile/nafcm.bsky.social/post/3mkuwqcfz3c24Excited to prepare for the Summer Series @nafcm.bsky.social Join us for 4 sessions on mediation, systems change, collaboration, and community impact. Second Thursdays, 2–3 PM ET #NAFCM #CommunityMediation Registration opens in June!!! Mark Your Calendar02 May 2026 15:15 +0000at://did:plc:prkvxsd6f6ppskkt5pbiasfo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkuwqcfz3c24https://bsky.app/profile/nafcm.bsky.social/post/3mjzu3aoje22mNAFCM is delighted to share an upcoming interview with our own Damon "Mic Rocker" on Wednesday, April 22, at 9:00 AM ET/10:00 AM CT, and an interview with the iconic Dr. E. Faye Williams on WPFWFM 89.3 in Washington, DC. Digital dropdown available www.kitrilconsult.com21 Apr 2026 20:46 +0000at://did:plc:prkvxsd6f6ppskkt5pbiasfo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjzu3aoje22mhttps://bsky.app/profile/nafcm.bsky.social/post/3mivxeayfnk2xNAFCM is excited to share that our partner, MBBI, is hosting a webinar on Artificial Intelligence in Peacebuilding. Join Ken Cloke, MBBI Co-Founder, on April 13 at 8am PT / 11am ET for insights and guardrails on AI. Register today! https://api.neonemails.com/emails/content/NFG0lcL-oIeCGxKzh1sPBK5Pc287s8CxBlgR9srTXHI=07 Apr 2026 14:09 +0000at://did:plc:prkvxsd6f6ppskkt5pbiasfo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mivxeayfnk2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/nafcm.bsky.social/post/3mdxzom3zpc2kFive communities tested a NAFCM + Living Room Conversations toolkit, funded by AAA-ICDR, to support listening sessions and better school dialogue. The National Civic League reported in the attached article. Learn more from their journey. https://www.nationalcivicleague.org/ncr-article/from-conflict-to-conversation-restoring-civic-trust-in-divided-school-communities/03 Feb 2026 18:50 +0000at://did:plc:prkvxsd6f6ppskkt5pbiasfo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdxzom3zpc2khttps://bsky.app/profile/nafcm.bsky.social/post/3mdl54gvqoc2vIn the name of safety, rights can be placed at risk. The NAFCM Board shares a 2-minute message, eliminating rights is never the answer. Watch and share: youtu.be/72bnJBAETFg #PublicSafety #Rights #CommunityResilience https://youtu.be/72bnJBAETFg29 Jan 2026 15:47 +0000at://did:plc:prkvxsd6f6ppskkt5pbiasfo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdl54gvqoc2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/nafcm.bsky.social/post/3mcxtumtdwc2gExcited about 2026 and the wonderful opportunities it offers. To learn more about the amazing work of NAFCM, please visit the website nafcm.org for more information.21 Jan 2026 23:41 +0000at://did:plc:prkvxsd6f6ppskkt5pbiasfo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcxtumtdwc2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/nafcm.bsky.social/post/3mbc7gwswjc2lFinal days to give in 2025. Support community mediation through NAFCM: nafcm.org/donations/donate.asp?id=878331 Dec 2025 15:44 +0000at://did:plc:prkvxsd6f6ppskkt5pbiasfo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbc7gwswjc2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/nafcm.bsky.social/post/3mae4gyokak2eIn 2025, 1,457,105 people will have access to community mediation services through five emerging centers. Emerging Centers are organizations that aim to create space for the community to co-create peace. As part of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, Title 10 Help expand access: www.nafcm.org/donations/19 Dec 2025 16:30 +0000at://did:plc:prkvxsd6f6ppskkt5pbiasfo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mae4gyokak2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/nafcm.bsky.social/post/3ma7a7372g22l2025 impact: 138,217 people participated in services through the NAFCM/Zoom Benefit. Support community mediation: www.nafcm.org/donations/17 Dec 2025 17:54 +0000at://did:plc:prkvxsd6f6ppskkt5pbiasfo/app.bsky.feed.post/3ma7a7372g22lhttps://bsky.app/profile/nafcm.bsky.social/post/3ma2seor6fk2aWishing peace to our NAFCM community across every holiday tradition. Thanks for strengthening justice, connection, and belonging through community mediation. #Peacebuilding #Belonging #CommunityMediation Support the work: www.nafcm.org/donations/15 Dec 2025 23:36 +0000at://did:plc:prkvxsd6f6ppskkt5pbiasfo/app.bsky.feed.post/3ma2seor6fk2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/nafcm.bsky.social/post/3m7tdqdoz5k2rThank you to everyone who has already bid or shared our Gifts that Give Back auction. Today is the last day to participate. Every bid, at any level, helps support community mediation. Final bids here: https://givebutter.com/c/fsJYFI/auction13 Dec 2025 00:26 +0000at://did:plc:prkvxsd6f6ppskkt5pbiasfo/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7tdqdoz5k2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/nafcm.bsky.social/post/3m7ob7hrbwk2wAuction spotlight: Crumbled An art piece donated by a student artist from the Savannah College of Art & Design. An original print for your home or office. Bid on gifts that give back and support community mediation. Auction extended to Dec 12. Make your bid here: https://givebutter.com/c/fsJYFI/auction10 Dec 2025 23:57 +0000at://did:plc:prkvxsd6f6ppskkt5pbiasfo/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7ob7hrbwk2whttps://bsky.app/profile/nafcm.bsky.social/post/3m7ns4opa522wHuge thanks to everyone who has already bid or shared our Gifts that Give Back auction. 💛 We’re extending through Dec 12 so more people can join in and help us move closer to our goal. 2 days left, every bid helps. Bid, increase a bid, or share the link: https://givebutter.com/c/fsJYFI/auction10 Dec 2025 19:27 +0000at://did:plc:prkvxsd6f6ppskkt5pbiasfo/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7ns4opa522whttps://bsky.app/profile/nafcm.bsky.social/post/3m6kxovussc2rHappy Thanksgiving from NAFCM We are grateful for our members, volunteers, partners, contractors and supporters who help grow justice, peace, and belonging in local communities every day. Thank you for all you do. #NAFCM #CommunityMediation #here2hear26 Nov 2025 23:04 +0000at://did:plc:prkvxsd6f6ppskkt5pbiasfo/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6kxovussc2r