News
MCC sponsors workshop–Hate Crimes and Extremism- What can we do about it?
Starting January 17, 2024, MCC’s new Executive Director (Taylor Frome) will be leading a 6-part series of community conversations to explore the forces that lead to hate and violent extremism. Building on a program piloted in Rhode Island (https://www.courageousri.com/ ) we will hold weekly meetings at The Center (at Belvedere) on the following topics:
- Preventing Violent Extremism
- High Conflict–and how we can dial it down
- Conflict Entrepreneurs
- Feelings and Facts
- The Influencers February 21
- Free Speech, Hate Speech and Censorship February 28
Workshops run from 5:30 to 7:30 for 6 consecutive Wednesdays starting January 17, 2024. You can sign up for these workshops at https://thecentercville.org/calendar/event/106105/2024/01/17/3/
Mediations and Co-Parenting Classes Are Available Online
MCC has transitioned to online for many of the services we offer. Our certified mediators and teachers are ready to provide you with the same quality guidance and information you can expect in person. For Co-Parenting class information, please visit the Co-Parenting Class page. To schedule a mediation session using videoconferencing, contact our office at mcc@mediationcville.org. We are here to help!
Mediator Courses
MCC is taking a break from hosting mediator courses, and recommends that you view the calendar of trainings on the VA Supreme Court Website or the Fairfield Center’s training page to find courses that meet your needs. ails.
Gratitude for Westminster Grant to Avert Eviction Litigation
MCC is happy to announce that we have received a $5,600 grant from Westminster Presbyterian Church’s Mission and Benevolence fund to mediate housing cases that might otherwise go to eviction proceedings. Our thanks go to the congregation and the Mission and Benevolence Committee for your ongoing support of MCC’s mission and programs.
Big thanks to Bama Works Fund of the Dave Matthews Band!
MCC is grateful for the continued support of donors who contributed to a grant of $10,000 from the Bama Works Fund of the Dave Matthews Band, and grateful to CACF for its outstanding support of nonprofits in our community.
Thank you, Bama Works Fund of the Dave Matthews Band!
We are happy to announce the Mediation Center has received a $6,000 grant in support of our programs. We are most grateful for the continued support of the community-minded donors who made this possible.
Thank you, CACF and the Community Recovery & Catalyst Grant for your generous support of MCC!
Through a partnership between the Charlottesville Area Community Foundation and Bama Works, Dorothy Batten, UVA Community Health, and Twice is Nice, the Mediation Center of Charlottesville was awarded a $10,000 Community Recovery & Catalyst Grant to help support MCC’s general operations through the uncertain times of COVID-19. We are most grateful!