By Daily Press staff
“Thanks for Giving: An Evening of Gratitude and Appreciation for Progressive Activists” will be the theme of a special post-Thanksgiving public gathering of the Activist Support Circle. The “circle” will be held at the Friends Meeting Hall located at 1440 Harvard St. beginning 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 29.
The Activist Support Circle is an emotional support group for progressive activists. The purpose of the monthly gatherings are to: ■Guard against activist-related burnout. ■Share activist-related frustrations and fears, as well as hopes and aspirations, in a supportive, safe environment. ■Turn feelings of despair into feelings of empowerment. ■Learn helpful coping skills and ideas from other like-minded supportive activists.
The gatherings are free and free parking is available on-site.
For further information call the Activist Support Circle at (310) 399-1000 or the Web at www.activistsup-portcircle.org.
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on November 22, 2006. Read the original PDF.