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🌱 Small Actions, Lasting Change: Transforming Your Church Community! It's true: Consistent small actions, over time, have the power to create lasting change within your church community. Explore the profound benefits and see how Seed to Oaks can help you turn aspirations into achievements. 🌿 Benefits of Consistency: By embracing small, consistent actions like regular outreach efforts, ongoing volunteer projects, or consistent community engagement, your church can experience deeper connections, increased impact, and a stronger sense of unity and purpose. Seed to Oaks Can Guide You: Need help in finding a plan for sustainable change? Seed to Oaks specializes in guiding churches through the Neighborhood 360 process, so you can make a meaningful difference. From goal-setting to execution, we're here to support your journey. #SmallActionsBigChange #ChurchTransformation #SeedToOaks

Did you know that in 2023 our forest community partners earned $6.9 million in carbon revenue? This revenue was used to: 🌳 Enhance forest protection activities 🌳 Fund community-wide healthcare services 🌳 Improve access to education 🌳 Strengthen governance 🌳 Support community development initiatives Learn more about how our community partners are building their community with the carbon revenue they earn by reading our 2023 Impact report 👇 #carboncredits #community #impact #nature

Can strong #socialinfrastructure help cure the #loneliness epidemic? Kimberly Driggins (of Washington Housing Conservancy) and Bridget Marquis (of Reimagining the Civic Commons) think so. Creating havens, hubs, and hangouts brings people together and can enhance well-being. Here are 4 steps to get started: https://lnkd.in/gWjTt4GG (And yes, she's THAT Bridget Marquis, who keynoted Waterloo Region Community Foundation's Town Hall last fall!) #civicinfrastructure #planning #connections #philanthropy Gehl - Making Cities for People, RWJF

It Takes a Village: Building British Communities The age-old saying "it takes a village" carries profound meaning in British community development. Across the UK, from rural hamlets to urban boroughs, successful communities thrive through collective effort and shared responsibility. In British villages and towns, this collective spirit shows itself in many ways. Parish councils and town meetings guide local decisions, while community groups like the Women's Institute and local charities provide vital social connections. Village halls host everything from yoga classes to youth clubs, while community-owned shops and pubs serve as crucial meeting points that keep rural life vibrant. The British approach skillfully blends tradition with modern needs. Weekly markets still bring people together, while new community apps help neighbors share resources and information. Local history societies preserve heritage, even as communities welcome newcomers and embrace diverse cultures through festivals and shared celebrations. Success stories span the nation. Cornwall's Eden Project transformed a clay pit into a world-renowned environmental center through community vision. Scottish highland villages have purchased their land through community buyouts, taking control of their future. Urban communities have created thriving gardens from neglected spaces, bringing nature and neighbors together. In essence, British community development works best when everyone contributes their unique skills and resources. Whether organizing a village fête, supporting a local food bank, or joining a beach cleanup, each person's effort adds to the whole. This collaborative spirit proves that when people work together, they can create positive change that benefits everyone, preserving the best of British community life while building for the future. https://lnkd.in/esXj9YY9 https://lnkd.in/eexBCHPc

In the world of community development and sustainability, it’s essential to set goals based on actions you can control, rather than outcomes that may or may not happen. This approach empowers you to feel more in control of your progress, increasing the likelihood of achieving your goals. When you focus on actions, you can directly influence your progress. Example of Action-Oriented Goals: ❌ Outcome-Oriented Goal: “Secure $10,000 in donations for our community project.” ✅ Action-Oriented Goal: “Reach out to 50 potential donors each week and share our impact stories on social media daily.” Another example: ❌ Outcome-Oriented Goal: “Increase community participation by 50% in our sustainability programs.” ✅ Action-Oriented Goal: “Host 4 community workshops per month and engage with 10 community members daily to understand their needs.” Key Takeaway: By focusing on actions, you ensure steady progress and maintain control over your efforts. This method not only boosts your confidence but also leads to more sustainable, long-term success. Remember, consistent actions lead to meaningful outcomes!

Honesty with self, #stakeholders, and investors/donors is critical to the progress of any development or sustainability project. When we're too ambitious and don't meet our desired outcomes, those "promises" originally made seem too tough to share in their failures. We must focus on #action-based goals, setting milestones for low-hanging #achievements, and recording real-time progress. We exist to support organisations that care about #tracking and making a #measurable difference. It's a joy working with a like-minded team, partners, and clients who are doing phenomenal work tracking their action-based impact goals. Get in touch to discover our action-based goal-setting process for your sustainability and development initiatives.

In our fast-paced world, it's easy to get caught up in the complexities of daily life, often overlooking the simple yet profound impact of gratitude. It is powerful practice that that can transform our outlook, relationships, and overall well-being. Volunteering and helping others is one of several ways to cultivate gratitude as it can remind us of the things we often take for granted. On a hot day in Dallas in July, working on a house for Habitat for Humanity alongside my colleagues offered a perfect opportunity to reflect on the challenges many people face when it comes to homeownership, now more than any other time. Following the last Recession, homeownership opportunities decreased because of a lack of supply and because of tighter credit. Since then, new housing production has not kept up with demand, resulting in a steep increase in home prices, especially for homes in lower price tiers. Low interest rates before the recent hike lowered borrowers’ monthly payments, but higher home prices have increased the size of the down payments required. Now, both high home prices and high interest rates have significantly worsened mortgage affordability. For young people who may have lived with family for some time or for those with moderate incomes, accessibility is more limited than ever, and it is even harder for families of color and single women due to systemic bias. We know that access to housing plays a crucial role in health and wellbeing and also builds a foundation for wealth-building through equity growth. The work and advocacy that Habitat for Humanity provides helps overcome these barriers, supports strong and stable communities, revitalizes neighborhoods, and in partnership with families, makes homeownership more accessible. I feel very privileged to have had this opportunity to support such a worthy case and to have executed it with the high-performing and dedicated team from Smart Data Solutions! I am grateful to be working with you all and I look forward to our next adventure. #Gratitude #Community #GivingBack #HabitatForHumanity #Volunteering #TeamBuilding #BuildingBetterLives

The profound impact of community projects, like the one shared in our recent post, underscores their ability to forge lasting connections and unite communities. If you're scrolling through LinkedIn today, consider following our page to join the conversation on how we can all be catalysts for positive change in our communities. #CommunityEngagement #PositiveChange

Flash Mob Philanthropy: In a world of choreographed goodwill, spontaneous acts of kindness erupt, reminding us of the beauty in unexpected generosity. These fleeting moments ripple through communities, creating lasting impacts and shared smiles.😇 #ConnectToGrow growzilla.co #growzilla #community #communitybuilding #communitygrowth [community, community building, community growth, community management, community development]

🌟 Grassroots Innovation in Action: NewmanFrancis Shines! 🏆 Inspiring showcase of community transformation at the #NewFranGrant event. NewmanFrancis, a stalwart mainstay in community development, is redefining what's possible with: 🏘️ Innovative housing solutions 🔄 Cutting-edge regeneration projects 🤝 Ground-breaking community engagement strategies 📚 Transformative training programs Their tailored approach is transforming challenges into opportunities, one community at a time. The projects funded by NewmanFrancis and their sponsors are not just changing landscapes – they're changing lives! Key impacts include: - Empowering local voices - Creating sustainable communities - Bridging gaps in urban development - Fostering local innovations for the future This isn't just development; it's a revolution in how to build and nurture communities. Question: How can other organisations learn from NewmanFrancis' innovative model to drive meaningful change in their own communities? #CommunityDevelopment #SocialInnovation #UrbanRegeneration #SustainableCommunities https://lnkd.in/d2wE6wpw