BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Freedom to Choose Project - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Freedom to Choose Project X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://freedomtochooseproject.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Freedom to Choose Project REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251211T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251211T203000 DTSTAMP:20260412T104402 CREATED:20251121T003859Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T012223Z UID:10000179-1765477800-1765485000@freedomtochooseproject.org SUMMARY:Growing Through Challenges DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” class=”content” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/6″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”2/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][nectar_highlighted_text color_type=”regular” text_color=”#6a3179″ style=”full_text” highlight_expansion=”default” text_direction=”default”]\nA Holiday Gathering\n\n[/nectar_highlighted_text][divider line_type=”Small Line” line_alignment=”center” line_thickness=”6″ divider_color=”extra-color-1″ custom_height=”6″ custom_line_width=”30%”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner left_padding_desktop=”20%” right_padding_desktop=”20%” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”advanced” gradient_type=”default”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”15px”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text text_direction=”default”]\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat If Your Biggest Challenge Is Actually an Invitation? \nIn the middle of any challenge\, we just do the best we can. But upon reflection\, we can see the bigger picture. We can heal what hurts. We can find the learnings and blessings. \nGuided by the same powerful signature practices used in our prison programs\, you’ll learn the same tools that have helped thousands discover inner freedom. \nFREE Online Event\n“Growing Through Challenges”\nThursday\, December 11\n6:30 – 8:30 pm PT\n(The room will open 15 minutes earlier for an informal meet and greet) \nREGISTER BELOW👇 \n\n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” top_padding=”66″ bottom_padding=”66″ text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all” el_id=”register”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/6″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”padding-4-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”small_depth” column_border_radius=”20px” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”2/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”1px” column_border_color=”#6a3179″ column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][nectar_highlighted_text color_type=”regular” text_color=”#6a3179″ style=”full_text” highlight_expansion=”default” text_direction=”default”]\nREGISTER NOW\nCan’t attend? No problem. Register to receive a recording of the event  \n[/nectar_highlighted_text][divider line_type=”Small Line” line_alignment=”center” line_thickness=”2″ divider_color=”extra-color-1″ custom_height=”10″ custom_line_width=”50″]\n\n \n \n Name\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/6″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text text_direction=”default”]\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis isn’t a watch-and-listen webinar. It’s a hands-on practice where you’ll work with real challenges\, learning to: \n\nFind the blessings hidden in difficult experiences\nDiscover the power of your own inner strength and creativity\nHold compassionate space without trying to fix\nLearn about the power of choice that lives between stimulus and response\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCan’t attend live? Register anyway to receive the full recording. \nJoin us for an intimate online experience where you’ll learn powerful tools to connect with the inner strength already within you and to remember that\, regardless of the circumstances\, we always have a choice. \nSAVE YOUR SEAT!\n\n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner bwd_show_when_type=”between” bwd_show_when_date=”11/20/2025 14:00″ bwd_show_when_date_end=”12/12/2025 14:00″ bwd_tbc4vd_show_weekday=”” disable_element=”yes” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” top_padding=”66″ bottom_padding=”66″ text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all” el_id=”register”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/6″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”padding-4-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”small_depth” column_border_radius=”20px” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”2/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”1px” column_border_color=”#6a3179″ column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][nectar_highlighted_text color_type=”regular” text_color=”#6a3179″ style=”full_text” highlight_expansion=”default” text_direction=”default”]\nREGISTER NOW\nCan’t attend? No problem. \nRegister to receive a recording of the event and the full one-hour conversation between Rhonda Leland and Dr. Ron Hulnick. \n[/nectar_highlighted_text][divider line_type=”Small Line” line_alignment=”center” line_thickness=”2″ divider_color=”extra-color-1″ custom_height=”10″ custom_line_width=”50″]\n \n \n Name\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” 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column_border_style=”solid”][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://freedomtochooseproject.org/event/a-holiday-gathering/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Community Events,Public Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://freedomtochooseproject.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/APPROVED-Landing-Page-40.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251227T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251227T153000 DTSTAMP:20260412T104402 CREATED:20251016T183449Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T183451Z UID:10000173-1766827800-1766849400@freedomtochooseproject.org SUMMARY:Correspondence Volunteer Gathering DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner left_padding_desktop=”20%” right_padding_desktop=”20%” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”advanced” gradient_type=”default”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”15px”][nectar_highlighted_text style=”none” text_direction=”default” custom_font_size=”30px”]\n“I would like to thank you for all your support\, when I receive feedback it makes me feel heard\, like I have a voice\, like somebody’s actually listening to what I have to say. Thank you for valuing my input.”\n\n\n\n[/nectar_highlighted_text][nectar_highlighted_text style=”none” text_direction=”default” custom_font_size=”18px”]\n– Isaiah\, FTC Self-Directed Learning Program Participant\n\n\n\n[/nectar_highlighted_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”15px”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text text_direction=”default”]\nSaturday\, December 27\, 2025\n9:30am-3:30pm (PT)\nOnline via Zoom\n  \nIf you have an open heart\, a passion for service\, and a desire to uplift others\, please join our monthly Correspondence Volunteer Gatherings! \nWe have developed a powerful way to connect with our fellow brothers and sisters in blue\, through our correspondence-based curriculum that teaches the foundational skills of The Freedom to Choose Project (FTC). Due to the success of our Self-Directed Learning program\, we are in need of additional support in reviewing participants’ homework (“Growthwork”) and offering constructive and meaningful feedback to encourage their progression. \nCorrespondence Volunteer Gatherings are a time to come together virtually with like-minded community members\, connect with participants on their journey with FTC\, and empower others with acceptance and compassion. If this sounds like a rewarding experience to you\, please submit your application through the button below. \nYou also have the option to read at your own pace as your time permits. \nWe hope to see you there! \nDate: Saturday\, December 27\, 2025\nTime: 9:30am – 3:30pm PT\nTuition: Free!\nPrerequisites: Volunteers must complete and submit an application\, have access to Google Drive\, and have an active Gmail account. No previous experience is required; we will provide training.[/vc_column_text][nectar_cta btn_style=”arrow-animation” heading_tag=”h4″ border_radius=”20″ button_color=”extra-color-1″ text_color=”#ffffff” button_border_thickness=”0px” link_type=”regular” alignment=”center” alignment_tablet=”center” alignment_phone=”center” display=”block” display_tablet=”inherit” display_phone=”inherit” link_text=”APPLY NOW” url=”https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdJ6z-4mZRHbNLBHRrB1seYuXyaCmmsjW-gGDiNvf-t8Dfl2Q/viewform” margin_top=”30″ padding_top=”20″ padding_right=”40″ padding_bottom=”20″ padding_left=”40″][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://freedomtochooseproject.org/event/correspondence-volunteer-gathering-dec/ CATEGORIES:Volunteer Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://freedomtochooseproject.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/IMG_0872_header-e1568301350607-scaled.jpg LOCATION:https://freedomtochooseproject.org/event/correspondence-volunteer-gathering-dec/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR