Quarterly Upstander Happy Hour featuring Whitney Strong

Join us for our next Quarterly Upstander Happy Hour as we spotlight Whitney Austin, a 2024 Upstander Award Winner and gun violence survivor turned fierce advocate for change. This engaging and informal evening will take place at Café Alma, where community members, advocates, and upstanders gather to connect, learn, and be inspired.

Evening Flow

• 6:00–6:30 PM – Arrive early, grab a drink and appetizers on us, and mingle with fellow upstanders.
• 6:30–7:00 PM – Join a compelling conversation led by Jackie Congedo with Whitney Austin and 2025 Upstander Award winner Mitch Morris, highlighting:

• • Whitney’s personal journey and mission
  • The work of the organization: driving non-partisan, legislative awareness and action
  • Upcoming opportunities like the Fall Stop the Bleed training initiative — a collective effort to make our community safer

• 7:00–7:30 PM – Stick around to chat and explore more at the Whitney/Strong table to get involved and learn how you can make a difference.

This is the first in a new series of Upstander Happy Hours, hosted quarterly to celebrate our award winners and finalists. Mark your calendars: the next event will take place at Union Terminal, offering exclusive access to the “Auschwitz. Not long ago. Not far away.” exhibition in November.

Host or Publisher Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center