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Capacity Building for Community Building
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  • Dedicated space where clients who lack computer resources or a reliable internet connection can access technology to participate in online mediation.
  • A facility where training services can be provided both in-person and online to participants from our community and beyond.
  • Volunteer, staff and client resources that more completely reflect and address the needs of the diverse communities we serve.
​YOU can help make this vision a reality!

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As the DRC marks its 30th anniversary in 2021, and arising out of new needs and challenges faced by our  community, we are undertaking a process of re-envisioning how we will fulfill our mission and provide equitable access to our services in the years to come, and identifying the additional organizational capacity that will require. 

This is a pivotal moment for the DRC, and for our community, state and nation.  The COVID-19 public health crisis necessitated significant re-tooling and re-training to enable us to provide our core services in an online environment.  We envision the increased use of technology and remote/virtual services to continue into the future - well beyond the eventual resolution of the current public health situation – as a key component of our core service provision. 
Our Effort
A three-year, $650,000 investment in Enhanced Service, Access and Equity to address current and future needs:
  • Ensuring that all members of our community can contribute to, participate in and  benefit from the DRC’s services, regardless of race, culture, gender, socio-economic status, first language, or access to technology.
  • Enabling the DRC to respond to increasing and evolving community needs, as well as new opportunities, in the years to come.  
Through:
  • Hybrid of in-person and online services; 
  • Increased staffing to support increased demand for services;  
  • Greater technology access and resources for clients, staff and volunteers;
  • Larger space for training, staff and volunteers;  and
  • Living more fully into our core values, with greater focus, practices and culture committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. 
download an overview of our Capacity-building initiative
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Special Thanks to Campaign Chairs:
Terry Teale, Mary Barrett and Kitty Parker

And to Lead Supporters:
  • Becky Liebman / Tides Foundation
  • Dave Huss & Nancy Duncan-Huss
  • Marnie & Jim Slakey
  • Sue Dubuisson
  • Tom & Shirlee Jelcick
  • Thurston Strong / Community Foundation of South Puget Sound
Conflict resolution is essential to community healing and cohesion.
The DRC’s community-building role is now more vital than ever.  There will be even more need for our work in the months and years ahead – empowering our neighbors to repair relationships, resolve disagreements, and communicate with respect and civility. 
We will be prepared to meet that need, with your support. ​
contact us to learn more about how you can support this effort

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​2604 12th Court SW, Suite A-2
Olympia WA 98502

PO Box 6184
Olympia WA 98507

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ERP Program: Monday–Thursday 9am–5pm

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The generous support of our many business partners helps make the work of the DRC possible.
Please support these local businesses that support peace in our community.
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The Chehalis Tribe
Goldstein Law Office
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