"Good Works: Can a Bad Economy Make for Better Citizens?"

The first of three in the Our Economy event series will examine the effects the current recession is having on public service. In “Good Works: Can a Bad Economy Make for Better Citizens?” we'll explore the economy's effect on young adults' desire - and ability - to engage in public service. Is it easier? Harder? Panelists will share stories of success and challenge - and we'll have plenty of time for audience members to engage with each other and with the panelists.

Panelists include Joshua Biber from Teach for America, Thomas Clark, M.D. from Grassroots Soccer, Elizabeth Clay from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts' Commonwealth Corps, and Adam Mazo of Reconciliation's Reach.
RealTalk is MassINC's series of events especially targeted to 20-40 year olds who are interested in public policy and civic engagement.

Date: May 5th, 2009
Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with a networking reception to follow
Location: Ned Devine’s Faneuil Hall Marketplace, Quincy Market Building Boston, MA
Click here to RSVP. You may also email rsvp@massinc.org or call 617.742.6800 ext. 131.

RealTalk is sponsored by the State Street Corporation and Zipcar.
Outreach Partners: Be the Change, Boston Cares, CIRCLE, Jumpstart, Massachusetts Service Alliance, Massachusetts Campus Contract, Massachusetts Promise Fellowship, Neighbors to Neighbors, ONEin3 Boston, Peace Games, Project Health, SoJust, Special Olympics, State Street Corporation, Women in Non-Profit, Year Up, Zipcar