The Ocean State Center for Independent Living (OSCIL) will host a Lunch and Learn Workshop Wednesday, February 22 from 12 to 2 p.m. at their offices at 1944 Warwick Avenue in Warwick. 

Marjorie Waters and Ray Gagne from the Rhode Island Organizing Project (RIOP) will conduct a workshop on how to be an effective organizer and leader. Topics will include how to present your story to public officials and how to organize your peers around common concerns. 

As part of OSCIL’s outreach and community education initiative, OSCIL offers these free “Lunch and Learn” workshops highlighting various solutions that can increase access in your home and community.

A sign language interpreter and CART have been secured for this event. To register call 738-1013; seating is limited and lunch (pizza) will be served.

United Way’s 211 Outreach RV will also be onsite to answer questions on other resources and services available in Rhode Island. Visit www.oscil.org for more information.