Power of Goodness: Transforming Power
Join us for this mini workshop using story to explore our transforming power.
Transforming Power speaks to the power within each of us to “transform” any situation we encounter from negative to positive. We each have moments in life that we were “transformed” by. Who we are now is the result of some of those moments. This Power of Goodness Workshop explores the concept of “Transforming Power” through real-life stories of nonviolence and reconciliation as the focal point. Through the story and the accompanying exercises, we hope to inspire participants to be “transformative”, act with courage, and bring goodness into our lives and the lives of those around us.
August 20, 2026 5:00-7:00 pm
M.K. Gandhi Institute, 929 South Plymouth Ave, Rochester, NY
Registration: $15 (scholarships available!)
Bring a snack to share, if you'd like
Open to all ages
Register at: www.bit.ly/avprocnyregister
AVP Advanced Workshohp: Trauma Awareness & Resilience
Join us for an interacative workshop focused on building personal strength and emotional health. We will focus on: safe exploration of our trauma, building resiliency, and practical tools for managing strong emotions.
September 25th, 26th, 27th*
M.K. Gandhi Institute, 929 South Plymouth Ave, Rochester, NY
Over 3 powerful sessions, you’ll explore tools to build:
+self-awareness
+trust and connection through vulnerability
+community power through resilience
Registration: $50 (scholarships available!)
Lunch provided
Open to all ages
Register now: www.bit.ly/avprocnyregister
Come be part of something transformative!
* Must attend all 3 sessions
Fri September 25 5:00pm – 8:30pm
Sat September 26 9:00am – 5:30pm
Sun September 2 10:00am – 5:00pm
Power of Goodness: Communication
This Power of Goodness Workshop explores Communication using real-life stories of nonviolence and reconciliation as the focal point. Through the story and the accompanying exercises, we hope to inspire participants to communicate with courage and empathy to bring goodness back into our lives and the lives of those around us.
The stories are written for children and illustrated by children in ways compelling to people of any age, depicting the excitement of action, the joy of seeing from new perspectives, and the encouragement that small acts make big differences.
September 17, 2026 5:00-7:00 pm
M.K. Gandhi Institute, 929 South Plymouth Ave, Rochester, NY
Registration: $15 (scholarships available!)
Bring a snack to share, if you'd like
Open to all ages
Register at: www.bit.ly/avprocnyregister
Power of Goodness: Cooperation
Cooperation is essential to both our personal and professional lives. It helps us build community, solve problems, share workloads, and ease stress. Cooperativeness has been linked to greater learning, emotional maturity and strong personal identity.
This Power of Goodness Workshop explores Cooperation using real-life stories of nonviolence and reconciliation as the focal point. Through the story and the accompanying exercises, we hope to inspire participants to sharpen cooperation skills to bring goodness back into our lives and the lives of those around us.
The stories are written for children and illustrated by children in ways compelling to people of any age, depicting the excitement of action, the joy of seeing from new perspectives, and the encouragement that small acts make big differences.
October 15, 2026 5:00-7:00 pm
M.K. Gandhi Institute, 929 South Plymouth Ave, Rochester, NY
Registration: $15 (scholarships available!)
Bring a snack to share, if you'd like
Open to all ages
Register at: www.bit.ly/avprocnyregister
Power of Goodness: Resilience
Resilience is the ability to bounce back from hardship, adapt to change, and manage stress. It matters because it protects mental health, fosters personal growth, and improves daily coping.
This Power of Goodness Workshop explores Resilience using real-life stories of nonviolence and reconciliation as the focal point. Through the story and the accompanying exercises, we hope to inspire participants to think deeply about resilience and how to build it into our daily lives and the lives of those around us.
The stories are written for children and illustrated by children in ways compelling to people of any age, depicting the excitement of action, the joy of seeing from new perspectives, and the encouragement that small acts make big differences.
November 19, 2026 5:00-7:00 pm
M.K. Gandhi Institute, 929 South Plymouth Ave, Rochester, NY
Registration: $15 (scholarships available!)
Bring a snack to share, if you'd like
Open to all ages
Register at: www.bit.ly/avprocnyregister