Seeding Our Liberation

Announcing SOL

OPAL is excited to announce the launch of the Seeding Our Liberation (SOL) Campaign, a 12 week, stipended EJ leadership development program!

SOL members will take part in twelve workshops aimed at building communications, organizing, and public speaking skills and will learn about EJ topics, just transition, grassroots feminisms, and more. Members will also participate in OPAL campaigns and several nonviolent direct actions in the region to spread awareness and help catalyze change.

This program will directly benefit the coalition and wider EJ community at large by cultivating leadership, fostering community, and developing connections with community groups across the region. Fellows will learn about coalition partners' work and could even become involved in coalition initiatives after completion of the program!

Apply Now for SOL 2023

As part of the program, you will receive a $2,160 stipend divided into $720 monthly increments.

To qualify for the stipend, you must attend a minimum of 10/12 weekly workshops, with attendance at the first and last workshop required. For any unattended sessions, fellows will work with a SOL organizer to make up for missed time and content. You will also be required to testify at three Trimet board meetings and take part in SOL's Go Fareless! campaign or other EJ activism efforts at least four times, including community engagement, digital and in personal activism, and public testimony.

This is a wonderful opportunity to cultivate organizing, communications, and leadership skills, meet other passionate leaders and fellows, and gain greater knowledge around EJ and just transition themes. Our first workshop will take place on March 15th, 2023. We look forward to welcoming you!