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Community connection is key! I recently had the pleasure of joining city council members and local law enforcement officers from Hermosa Police Department for one of their monthly meet-and-greets at Gitana in Hermosa Beach. Here's why these gatherings matter: Fostering Trust: Building relationships with our officers face-to-face helps create a sense of trust and security in our neighborhood. Promoting Collaboration: Coming together allows us to collaborate on solutions to community concerns, making our area even better. Empowering Voices: Encouraging residents to share their thoughts and ideas empowers them to be active participants in shaping our community's future. Getting involved in the community isn't just about giving back; it's about staying informed and becoming an expert in the local market for my clients. Attending events like these are a great opportunity to connect with fellow residents, understand local concerns, and stay ahead of market trends. How do you stay engaged with your community as a local professional? #realestate #communityengagement #businessstrategy

📣 Calling all Spring Hill (and surrounding neighborhoods) North Siders! Join us NEXT WEEK as kick off the full series of 2024 “City in the Streets!” Last year, over 1,600 residents attended the events, resulting in over 40 service requests, and several capital improvements being fulfilled. The administration considers a variety of factors when determining locations for the City in the Streets initiative such as designation by Allegheny County as a High or Extreme Needs Community and volume of 311 reports. The initiative was birthed out of Mayor Ed Gainey’s Plan for Peace, prioritizing areas that experience a higher rate of crime as well. With high and extreme-need communities being less likely to utilize systems like 311, in-person engagements like this are critical. Representatives from every city department and select authorities are coming directly to residents in a block party setting in Spring Hill. This event will include free food, community vendors, activities for kids, and the following departments tabling to provide resources, information about their work, and intake on-site requests for service: Department of City Planning Department of Innovation and Performance Department of Mobility and Infrastructure Department of Public Works Department of Permits, Licenses, and Inspections Department of Public Safety Department of Human Resources and Civil Services Department of Parks and Recreation Mayor's Office, including Office of Neighborhood Services Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs Office of Equal Protection Office of Management and Budget Office of Municipal Investigations Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh #pittsburgh #engagement #CITS #constituentservices #localgovernment

❓ What is Community Wealth Building and how does it benefit local residents? Learn more about Community Wealth Building - the Preston Model - and how Preston City Council is implementing the principles ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gk7U8Ekw #CommunityWealthBuilding #PrestonModel #LancashireBusiness #TownsFund #InvestPreston

🔍 Making Strides: Wilmington Street Team's Impact Unveiled 📊 The latest report showcases progress in Wilmington's anti-violence initiative, with decreases in crime across targeted districts. Led by nonprofits like the Center for Structural Equity, Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. , and Network Connect, the Street Team is reshaping community safety. As highlighted by Wilmington Community Public Safety Initiative Coordinator, Debra Mason, this initial success marks a pivotal moment. With decreases in crime, including shooting incidents and theft, it's clear that community engagement and proactive interventions are driving change. Notably, Districts 11 and 13, covered by the Street Team, saw significant improvements. This translates to fewer police dispatch calls, underscoring the program's effectiveness. As we delve deeper into the data, the Street Team's impact becomes clearer. With comparisons across seasons and rigorous assessments, we're charting a path toward sustained progress. Stay tuned as we continue our journey towards safer streets and stronger communities. #WilmingtonStreetTeam #CommunitySafety #CrimeReduction Read Full Article : https://lnkd.in/dMcbpcV7

Isaac Yablo is Senior Advisor for Community Safety for the City of Boston. He moves seamlessly across scales, from city-wide strategy to on-scene response. In his work, we watched how well Isaac sees people, where they are coming from, and the structures that surround them: the not visible things that are driving visible behaviors. Isaac has shown us what it can mean to be seen. Read our 2023 Year of Stories here: https://lnkd.in/gGt_nfRn The project: We worked with Isaac in co-designing an updated protocol for the city’s response to incidents of community violence. Read about some of Isaac’s work here: https://lnkd.in/e7snpWXV #communitysafety #strategy #codesign

DYK, Mutual Housing residents are linked with #affordablehousing advocacy opportunities both locally and statewide? Results from a consumer survey by NeighborWorks America, highlight the disconnect many are feeling with policymakers, with 75% feeling left out of the #affordablehousing conversation. In the spirit of #neighborworksweek, we’re celebrating the opportunities for connection we have successfully made this year between residents and State Legislators, California Housing and Community Development Department leaders, the State Treasurer, Sacramento Mayor, and other local elected officials. As residents are able to share their lived experiences, they are able to provide keen insights for decision makers and help to inform their policy choices surrounding severe housing shortage challenges. https://lnkd.in/giN72QwX

If you are a resident of Taunton follow this link and let us know what your priorities are and what you want to see as part of Tauntons Communtiy Review. ➡️https://ow.ly/TbS050RYrqj

📢 Big news for housing justice: We are proud to have funded efforts to introduce a Right to Counsel program in Kansas City, ensuring that more residents have access to legal representation during eviction proceedings — ultimately helping more people stay housed and healthy. With the federal government now making resources available to expand these vital programs, we are optimistic that more communities will receive the support they need — especially as states like Missouri are making eviction moratoriums illegal. Heartland Center for Jobs and Freedom #RightToCounsel #HousingJustice #HealthForwardKC https://lnkd.in/es934gYg

(Draft) Inverclyde Community Justice Outcomes Improvement Plan 2024 Last week Inverclyde Community Justice Partnership published its draft Community Justice Outcomes Improvement Plan. This plan initially commenced following publication of the National Strategy for Community Justice in 2022 and developed throughout 2023. The CJOIP has five priority outcomes reflecting the four nationally determined outcomes and a locally determined outcome around housing and homelessness outcomes for those in the justice system. The document outlines progress from the previous CJOIP published in 2015, an analysis of community justice locally and action underway by the Partnership to meet the priority aims. Regarding the priority outcomes a range of proposed actions are included over the next few years. The document has now moved into an engagement phase until mid-March. There is a consultation survey for groups and individuals locally, a planned week of engagement with the third sector, engagement with individuals who have lived/living experience of the justice system and a number of staff engagement sessions from across the Partnership and beyond. The draft CJOIP and consultation survey are available via https://lnkd.in/ep_DHFH9 EDITED COMMENT. The idea of this post is to generate discussion if anyone wants to ask/comment/respond to anything.

Residents of the Innovare apartments in St. Petersburg, FL, are adjusting to their new homes after years of homelessness. The project offers fully furnished apartments with support services to help residents become independent. Despite challenges, like rule-breaking and financial concerns, the initiative aims to combat the affordable housing crisis. Agree or disagree with our opinion? Please share your comments with us to continue the conversation or DM us on our socials. Stay informed with our newsletter, “The Informer”: https://lnkd.in/e_9F2s5s We appreciate it if you "Like" and comment to continue the conversation. Join our #community by subscribing to our YOUTUBE channel: @J-Washington, and hit that notification button! #Florida #flapol #vote #politicalinnovation #politics #campaigns #strategy #canvassing #campaignmanagement #trends #Election2024 #TimeToWin #AffordableHousing #CommunityBuilding #HomelessnessSolution @CatholicCharities @Vol_of_America DISCLAIMER The views and opinions expressed in the J & Washington Network belong solely to the content creators and do not represent the views or opinions of J & Washington clientele or its business partnerships.