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Community Relations Department
Guess who's coming to dinner? The citizen volunteers of the Village's Community Relations Commission are seeking Oak Parkers willing to open their homes to residents of diverse backgrounds for an evening of dinner and candid dialogue about race, diversity and inclusion. An offshoot of the Jane Addams Hull House Association Center for Civil Society's Chicago Dinners Project, Oak Park officials say their Dinner & Dialogue Project is based on the power of meaningful conversations and interactions to create true understanding of diversity and build a stronger sense of community. The strategy behind the dinner project is its simplicity, officials say, noting that many residents rarely have an opportunity for honest conversations about diversity and other difficult subjects – even among their social and professional peers. Informal conversations within small, diverse groups can be a vital step in helping improve our Village’s cultural and human relations, they say. Participating is free and easy, with Village staff providing technical assistance and the Community Relations Commission covering all costs associated with the dinner. Here's how the program works …
The program has no real rules, other than everyone must participate in the dialogue, officials say. The overall goal is to get residents of various backgrounds to talk candidly with each other, an essential step toward greater cultural understanding and cooperation that will extend beyond the dinner experience. Anyone interested in hosting or attending a dinner is urged to call 708.358.5407 or e-mail community@oak-park.us.
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