TALK A MILE
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Mission Statement
Talk A Mile connects young Black and Latino leaders with local police trainees to improve the community one conversation and one mile at a time. They walk, talk, listen and learn together over the course of a mile. Conversations lead to connections. Connections lead to safer communities.
About This Cause
"This is what change looks like." – Educator and Talk A Mile participant Talk A Mile elevates the voices of young Black and Latino leaders in conversations about policing, public safety and community. Through 1:1 conversations with local police trainees, civic leaders and elected officials, these young leaders are seen, heard and civically engaged. A few milestones: – 100% of new Portland Police Bureau officers since 2022 have participated as part of their advanced academy training – Participants highly recommend the program to their peers (9.6 on a scale of 1 to 10) – 98% of participants report feeling seen and heard Participants had this to say about Talk A Mile: “It was a very good experience that I learned a lot from. I got to understand some problems through the perspective of someone else.” “This made me more engaged in our community because organizations like Talk A Mile have us feeling heard, resolving our issues by talking with one another peacefully.” "This should be mandatory for officers across the nation." Your support helps us with programming and operations costs, which enable us to bring Talk A Mile to students and youth serving organizations at no cost. A $50 contribution covers the costs of a 1:1 conversation (permits, lunch, swag, etc.) A $500 contribution covers the stipend OR scholarship for a Student Engagement Coordinator. Typically a junior, this student leader helps organize participation, feedback and sharing civic engagement opportunities with their peers. A $1,000 contribution covers the stipend AND scholarship for a Student Engagement Coordinator (each receives a $500 stipend and $500 scholarship – investing in these leaders today and tomorrow) A $25,000 contribution covers the year-1 costs of bringing Talk A Mile to a new community