WF Civic Breaks: Clear Context When You Need It

WF Civic Breaks offer short, accessible briefings that cut through the noise around timely civic and policy topics. Designed to fit into a busy day, each session provides clear context and practical takeaways so you can stay informed without feeling overwhelmed.

These sessions are about understanding not debating. Civic Breaks help make sense of what’s happening, why it matters, and what to pay attention to next… all in a way that’s grounded, approachable, and respectful of different perspectives.

Civic Breaks are intentionally concise and focused. You can expect:

• A short, well-structured briefing led by a knowledgeable guest

• Plain-language explanations that prioritize clarity over jargon

• Context that helps you understand how an issue connects to everyday life

• Time-efficient sessions that respect your schedule

There’s no expectation to come in with prior knowledge. These sessions are designed to meet people where they are and provide a clearer picture without overload.

How Civic Breaks Are Different

Civic Breaks are not lectures nor debates. They’re designed to help you feel more oriented and confident about complex topics that often feel confusing or inaccessible.

Each session focuses on:

• What’s already happened

• Why it matters

• What may be coming next

The goal is to help you leave feeling informed, grounded, and better equipped to engage thoughtfully with what’s shaping our community.

WF Civic Breaks are held periodically throughout the year and are typically offered in a virtual format, making them easy to attend from anywhere. Registration is required, but there is no fee. Upcoming Civic Breaks can be found on our calendar: https://womensfundmke.org/calendar

From Context to Conversation

Many people discover WF Civic Breaks through our Laundry Nights. Laundry Nights create space for conversation, reflection, and connection. Civic Breaks offer a different way to engage through short, focused briefings that provide context and clarity around timely topics.

Laundry Nights and Civic Breaks are designed as distinct experiences. One centers on dialogue and shared experience; the other on understanding and orientation. Some people attend both. Others choose one or the other, depending on what they’re looking for at the moment.

You don’t need to attend both, but for many people, they work best as a pair.

Click here to learn more about our Laundry Nights.