M.K. Gandhi Institute for Nonviolence

Rochester Roundtables: Walk the Talk (February Meeting)
2024-02-17 11:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | M.K. Gandhi Institute, 929 S Plymouth Ave, Rochester, NY 14608, USA, Rochester, NY, 14608, United States
Join us for the February session of the Rochester Roundtable series. The upcoming meeting will take place on Saturday, February 17 at 11 AM EST at the M.K. Gandhi Institute for Nonviolence (929 S. Plymouth Ave.)
If you can join us a little earlier, we’d encourage it (as early as 10:30 if you like). This time before the meeting starts will enable us to catch up with one another, have some refreshments, and then get down to business in an efficient fashion at 11 AM. For more information, contact Erin Thompson at erin@gandhiinstitute.org or call 585-565-8453.
This series is focused on bringing together generations, to draw on collective wisdom towards naming, understanding, and galvanizing around issues that are critical to our community

Weekly Online Grief Circles (January-June 2024)
2024-01-04 12:00 - 13:00 | NY
Click here to register!
What keeps you up at night? What contributes to hopelessness? Join us for support online and in community, to honor our pain for the world and to unlock love and energy. Every kind of grief is welcome.
Grief circles Thursdays 12-1 pm EST
Questions? kit@gandhiinstitute.org / bianca@gandhiinstitute.org

Breakfast Chats
2023-12-12 08:00 - 09:00 | M.K. Gandhi Institute, 929 S Plymouth Ave, Rochester, NY 14608, USA, Rochester, NY, 14608, United States
Join our Directors for breakfast & conversation!
Come to get to know us and talk about your part in supporting nonviolence in Rochester and beyond. Share breakfast with Gwen & Erin, our Co-directors of the Gandhi Institute for Nonviolence. Chat with us to learn more about the Institute’s programs and plans.
Stay for some good breakfast, conversation, and company!

Register For Breakfast:
Tuesday, 12/12 – 8:00 am
Tuesday, 1/9 – 8:00 am
Tuesday, 2/13 – 8:00 am
Tuesday, 3/12 – 8:00 am
Tuesday, 4/9 – 8:00 am
Tuesday, 5/14 – 8:00 am

Garden Work Parties
2024-03-23 13:00 - 15:00 | M.K. Gandhi Institute, 929 S Plymouth Ave, Rochester, NY 14608, USA, Rochester, NY, 14608, United States
Volunteer in the Gandhi community garden!
Click here to register to volunteer!
Drop by our community garden any time between 1:00 and 3:00 pm on Saturdays to help us plant, tend, and harvest food and flowers with the community.
We also are looking for volunteers who can help us pack and deliver grocery bags to our neighbors.
Wear comfortable, weather-appropriate clothes and closed-toe shoes that you don’t mind getting dirty. Tools and gloves will be provided.

Want to have a group come by and volunteer? Contact christina@gandhiinstitute.org

Gandhi Games at Dice Versa
2024-03-24 13:00 - 16:00 | Dice Versa, 280 East Broad Street, Rochester, NY, 14604, United States
Calling all game enthusiasts and changemakers!

Join the Gandhi Institute for an afternoon of board-gaming for nonviolence!
You’ll get to play for a cause and learn about the Gandhi Institute, while enjoying Dice Versa’s diverse game selection, tasty food, drinks, with some good company!
That makes 4 Good reasons to play!
1. Every roll of the dice and every card drawn supports the Gandhi Institute’s mission of promoting nonviolence through education and action.
2. Discover how your participation contributes to building a more nonviolent, just, and sustainable world.
3. Play classics like chess or Scrabble to modern favorites like Wingspan, there’s something for everyone!
4. Eat delicious snacks and beverages, and make new connections with fellow beautiful souls.
Join us for an evening that’s both fun and meaningful.
Together, we can create a more just and peaceful world, one game at a time. ♥️

About Dice Versa:
At Dice Versa, we’re all about board games, and we’re here to serve the community of Rochester. As a lifelong enthusiast and gamer, our owner Riley is especially passionate about teaching newcomers the ropes in the world’s most beloved games. Offering up a unique mixture of classics and new favorites, we’re proud to be Rochester’s only board game lounge. Whether you’re here for the food, drinks or the games, our friendly staff is ready to help you make this your second home.
P.S. Please spread the word! Share this flyer with your friends and family, and invite them to join!
On Pricing:
This event is intended to raise money to fund the Gandhi Institute’s mission, and we value any support from our community. We use sliding-scale pricing in our public workshops to be inclusive and accessible, so we mirror this effort in fundraising. This friend-raiser is a small way to support and engage with the Gandhi Institute.
Our three prices for Gandhi Game Night at Dice Versa are $8, $25, and $50.
The first price reflects the lowest cost of hosting the event at Dice Versa, and we are incredibly grateful to Dice Versa for donating their registration fee to us! The second and third prices represent small donations to support a more nonviolent, sustainable, and just tomorrow!
We depend on our community to participate, inform, and partially fund our programming, so we truly appreciate your choice to support us in a way that aligns with you!

March Community Dinner
2024-03-28 18:00 - 19:30 | M.K. Gandhi Institute, 929 S Plymouth Ave, Rochester, NY 14608, USA, Rochester, NY, 14608, United States
Let’s connect, talk, mourn, celebrate, exchange stories, create ideas, dream, and get to know each other over a shared meal!
Bring a dish if you would like to, but don’t worry, we’ll be cooking up a few of our own.
Everyone is welcome — you can donate if you would like to, but all we ask is that you bring curiosity, respect, and an appetite!
Let us know that you are bringing dishes or snacks by emailing! christina@gandhiinstitute.orgun

Breakfast Chats
2024-04-10 08:00 - 09:00 | M.K. Gandhi Institute, 929 S Plymouth Ave, Rochester, NY 14608, USA, Rochester, NY, 14608, United States
Join our Directors for breakfast & conversation!
Come to get to know us and talk about your part in supporting nonviolence in Rochester and beyond. Share breakfast with Gwen & Erin, our Co-directors of the Gandhi Institute for Nonviolence. Chat with us to learn more about the Institute’s programs and plans.
Stay for some good breakfast, conversation, and company!

Register For Breakfast:
Tuesday, 12/12 – 8:00 am
Tuesday, 1/9 – 8:00 am
Tuesday, 2/13 – 8:00 am
Tuesday, 3/12 – 8:00 am
Tuesday, 4/10 – 8:00 am
Tuesday, 5/14 – 8:00 am

Soulforce 2024
2024-04-13 18:00 - 21:30 | blue skye lounge, 1425 Mount Read Boulevard, Rochester, NY, 14606, United States
Join us for the return of our spring fundraiser, Soulforce!
Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with good vibes, good company, and the power to make a real difference alongside the inspiring Dr. Rashid Muhammad! ✨
Here’s what awaits you:
1. Heartwarming stories of impact: Be moved by the positive change your contribution creates.
2. Engaging conversation: Connect with the Gandhi Institute staff, board, and fellow changemakers.
3. Delicious food and drinks: Savor delectable treats while you mingle.
Uplifting entertainment: Enjoy music, laughter, and a night to remember.
Your ticket is the key to unlocking a brighter tomorrow!
Don’t miss out! RSVP today and be part of creating a better tomorrow!
Please share this flyer with your friends and family! The more, the merrier, and the bigger the impact we can make together.
This year’s event will feature local leader and friend of the Institute, Dr. Rashid Muhammad. There will be fun activities, delicious food from Philomina’s, and opportunities to engage with beautiful souls in Rochester and beyond!
On Pricing:
This event is intended to raise money to fund the Gandhi Institute’s mission, and we value all support from our community. We use sliding-scale pricing in our public workshops to be inclusive and accessible, so we mirror this effort in fundraising.
These prices reflect the base cost of the event, the cost for the institute to organize, and the donations needed to support our mission and meet the event’s goal of raising 10,000! We hope these price points will allow us to engage in this hopeful night and help meet our financial needs.
We depend on our community to participate, inform, and partially fund our programming, so we truly appreciate your choice to support us in a way that aligns with you!

May Community Dinner
2024-05-29 18:00 - 20:00 | M.K. Gandhi Institute, 929 S Plymouth Ave, Rochester, NY 14608, USA, Rochester, NY, 14608, United States
Join us for our May Community Dinner on May 29 at 6 PM EST.
Bring a dish if you would like to, but don’t worry, we’ll be cooking up a few of our own.
Everyone is welcome — you can donate if you would like to, but all we ask is that you bring curiosity, respect, and an appetite!
Let us know that you are bringing dishes or snacks by emailing katie@gandhiinstitute.org
