🌸 Wrapping up our inspiring 2024 Spring AHAA Cohort at Holland City Hall! From May 16 to June 13, a dedicated group of 12 community members dove deep into the state of affordable housing in West Michigan. Together, we explored ways to effect change, engage in meaningful dialogue, and advance crucial policies and programs. Our participants left with powerful personal narratives and a network of passionate allies, ready to champion housing choice in their communities. 🏘️✨ Missed this cohort? Don’t worry! The next AHAA Cohort is just around the corner, running from July 10 to August 7. Join us every Wednesday from 12:00 - 1:30 PM at the 106 Gallery in Grand Rapids. 📅 Dates: July 10 - August 7 ⏰ Time: 12:00 - 1:30 PM 📍 Location: 106 Gallery, Grand Rapids Register now and be a part of the change! 🌟 Visit https://lnkd.in/g_9p4k84 to sign up today! #AffordableHousing #CommunityImpact #WestMichigan #GrandRapids #AHAA #HousingChoice #GetInvolved #MakeADifference
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Today’s Pre-Election Clinic workshop session with Jason Craige Harris began with an invitation to consider that we are all in pursuit of community. Jason shared a powerful quote by Charles Vogel: "I define a community as a group of individuals who share a mutual concern for one another. Community is about care, belonging, and the relationships that sustain us through the challenges of life. It is not just about proximity or shared interests, but about the bonds that form when people are committed to supporting each other." This insight is a profound reminder that community transcends physical spaces or common interests—it’s about the deep connections and relationships that sustain us. As AISNE (Association of Independent Schools in New England) moves through the first week of our 2024-2025 event programming, we are excited to gather 360+ attendees from 95+ schools across New England. Together, we will take time to become more deeply connected, continue to strengthen the bonds that define our AISNE community, and support one another through shared experiences and mutual care. Here’s to building a community where everyone belongs and is supported. #Community #AISNE #Belonging #Support #SharedExperiences #Education
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🏡 Quality Housing: A Cornerstone of Mental Health and Well-being 🌟 In today's fast-paced world, the importance of good quality housing cannot be overstated. Having a home that is mould-free, modern, bright, and airy is not just a luxury—it’s a fundamental contributor to mental health and overall well-being for both adults and children. ✨ Why Does Quality Housing Matter? Healthier Living Environment: A mould-free home prevents respiratory issues and allergies, reducing stress and promoting better physical health. Mental Clarity and Peace: Bright and airy spaces enhance mood and productivity, providing a tranquil environment where individuals can relax and recharge. Safety and Security: Modern housing that meets safety standards ensures that families can live without fear, fostering a sense of stability and security. Affordability and Accessibility: Knowing you can afford your living space alleviates financial stress, allowing families to focus on other aspects of their lives, such as education, work, and personal development. Child Development: Children thrive in environments that are clean, safe, and stimulating. Quality housing provides the foundation for healthy physical and emotional development. 💬 Join the Conversation Let’s acknowledge the critical role of quality housing in supporting mental health. It's time we prioritise investments in housing that is not only affordable but also conducive to the well-being of all individuals. If you would like to be the voice in the room and have a product or service that helps social housing associations with any of the above matters, then I would love to hear from you, you could be sat in front of and networking in Glasgow with nearly 400 housing industry leaders - interested?? https://lnkd.in/gxRXhr4f 🔗 #MentalHealth #WellBeing #QualityHousing #HealthyLiving #ChildDevelopment
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This is one of the best examples of community collaboration I can think of in recent years.
Congrats to everyone involved. Great to see the announcement took place onsite at the Kindle permanent supportive housing project. Kudos to partners like Skyline Group of Companies, Stonehenge Therapeutic Community, and Guelph Community Health Centre, for continuing to exemplify the power of innovative, collaborative partnership. #Guelph #Business #Community #housing #bettercantwait. https://lnkd.in/gC3JKUmj
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In the U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory on the Healing Effects of Social Connection and Community, Dr. Vivek Murthy underscores loneliness as a paramount health concern. In our latest article, Susan Hartmann explores the power of Community Connection based on the National Strategy to Advance Social Connection, emphasizing the pivotal role of community organizations in rebuilding the social fabric. Key Initiatives: Enhancing Infrastructure: We're investing in our city's physical landscape, championing initiatives like the Trolley Trail expansion and bicycle network improvements. Community Empowerment: Partnering with local organizations, we're amplifying neighborhood connections and celebrating our shared heritage through events like Lakeland Day and Trolley Trail Day. Future Focused: By adopting a holistic "connections-in-all" approach, we're paving the way for stronger housing, transportation, public health, and education sectors. Discover the depth of our commitment and learn how you can be a part of this transformative journey. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gSgfdD5i Join us in shaping a more connected, resilient College Park! Let's make social bonds the foundation of our community's success. 🏡🌍 #CommunityEngagement #SocialImpact #BuildingConnections 💪🤝
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April 17: Is It Fair to All Concerned? --submitted by Ellsworth Brown Is it fair to all concerned? No, this is not about our Rotary Club. Gavin Luter, club member and Director of the University Alliance, and Tim Swadley, Mayor of Stoughton, explained that their combined efforts advanced the Wisconsin Idea as representatives of a program identified as the UniverCity initiative. The UniverCity initiative trades on two assumptions, first that as strong as a college education is, it is inherently still limited, often to whatever a teacher and classroom can provide; and second, cities and towns in Wisconsin have unmet needs—e.g. analysis, ideas, planning—which they can’t afford and for which they do not have the resources to manage themselves. Consultants can provide objective viewpoints, cost analysis, and surveys, for example, and selected groups of students can provide these and other services, advancing community development as well as their own skills and teamwork experience. This arrangement is directed as virtually any project that the community selects, fulfilling assistance in whatever way the client—the town or city—has identified: tourism, parks, roadways and crossings, affordable housing, surveys, health and well-being, solutions to the opioid crisis . . . all ideas can be considered. If you missed our meeting last week, you can watch it here: https://lnkd.in/gWm6Fdfs.
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Chief Executive Officer of Future Foundations | Co-Founder of Global Social Leaders, CanTeam, Future Solutions & Our Future Group | Big Education Challenge Winner
Little England or Great Britain? This was the title of an article in the Economist I read back in 2013 sitting in a school reception. That was when we had the option to vote 🗳️ between isolation & openness. I returned to the UK today from Denmark reading the headlines & social media which made uneasy reading & made me think about this article & the choices we make as a nation. Jim Minton’s post jumped out this morning, ‘these are dark times, it is really up to us all to stand strong together to challenge hatred and make sure that we keep our cities, towns and communities safe and welcoming for everyone’. This made me think about a film I watched last week, "The Old Oak," by Ken Loach. Although it's a work of fiction, it vividly depicts the fractures in Britain (in 2013), highlighting the struggles of communities that feel (and have been) left behind. The film’s message, "When you eat together, you stick together," resonated deeply. Despite its critical portrayal of societal issues, it also paints a picture of hope and solidarity, showing how we can rebuild our local communities. I remember well the day after the 2011 Clapham riots the community in the streets & the feeling that together we are stronger. Jon Alexander this week has shared heartwarming stories of citizens showing that love can beat hate. He asks us to imagine if we did this every day rather than waiting for tragedy. This aligns with the work we’re doing with CanTeam. We are transforming school canteens into community hubs after school, serving food to young people, their families, and local communities. These canteens are co-designed with young people to provide a space where everyone can come together to enjoy nutritious meals, fostering a sense of belonging and mutual support. The idea behind CanTeam was born out of a Summer programme Future Foundations organised in response to the Grenfell Tower tragedy - in the playground of Ark Burlington Dane’s we held community dining events which showed me the impact community eating can have. This week, I’m holding a CanTeam strategy camp to bring together key people to reflect on our journey so far & set our plans to scale with Big Change's support. Our ambitious goal is to launch more CanTeam hubs than McDonald's by 2030. We draw inspiration from the British Restaurants set up during World War II. Spearheaded by a Marks and Spencer director in collaboration with the government, these restaurants were a 'can-do' response to the nation's need to be fed to fight the war. At their peak, they served 600,000 meals a day, showcasing what’s possible when we come together with a common purpose. If you believe community eating can make a difference I encourage you to watch "The Old Oak" & join us in our efforts to rebuild local communities one meal at a time. This is how I believe we can put the Great back in Great Britain Let’s eat & thrive together 🚀
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As part of an ongoing and participatory engagement and implementation process, Co-Creating Kensington published the second of three reports today. Co-Creating Kensington: Alignment argues that a model for community revitalization that leads to collective healing and sustained solutions is possible when stakeholders come together with shared resources and when residents retain power and ownership over the planning process and resulting interventions. In a guest commentary published in the Philadelphia Citizen today, Dr. Bill McKinney notes “we are at a critical moment as historic efforts to address Kensington’s challenges are not reaching their potential and are often unraveling due to the complexity and intersectionality of our situation. “It is through trauma-informed, participatory, and comprehensive strategies that are preventative in nature that a path for community healing can emerge and ensure that residents are active co-creators in the future of their neighborhoods.” This second report builds on the first report and is an invitation for government and the private sector to align plans designed for Kensington with the community and through that, a reparative and restorative path for government and private entities to move from short-term solutions to preventative and evidence-based strategies. Co-Creating Kensington has always been and will always be an iterative process focused on learning from the previous step. With a list of suggestions for each of the community’s self-defined priorities and support from government and private entities, we will use the momentum of this report to convene with residents and other stakeholders to co-create solutions for each of the six community-defined priorities: public spaces, community health, investing in human capital, housing stability, public safety, and economic development. To read the report, head to https://lnkd.in/eyura-J6. You can read Dr. Bill McKinney's editorial at https://lnkd.in/egVmJ99n #traumainformed #participatory #comprehensive #restorative #communityleddevelopment #reparativedevelopment
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Our National Reentry Housing Symposium presentation slides are a glimpse into some of the strategies being used to achieve #ZeroReturnsToHomelessnes. Interested in learning more? View them here: https://bit.ly/3zLDXHK
Zero Returns to Homelessness National Reentry Housing Symposium Presentation - CSG Justice Center
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Curious about how community partners can support #SchoolClimate improvements? Our action guide explains how organizations and individuals can partner with schools to deliver services, offer #afterschool programs, and more: https://ow.ly/ossB50SJRWU
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Having observed the establishment of the Enhanced Community Care Networks (ECCNs) & with learning available from the first ECCN pilot areas, it's timely to consider experiences of the SLT community working within ECCNs. We outline concerns, themes & make some key recommendations for change: https://lnkd.in/eCDwinN5
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