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As a Rotarian, I've witnessed the remarkable power of community firsthand. But Rotary is just one example. What remarkable community are you a part of? Whether it's a group that shares your passions, supports your growth, or uplifts your spirits, take a moment to celebrate the communities that shape who you are. Together, let's recognize the extraordinary impact of belonging. #CommunityEngagement #RemarkableJourneys #Rotary #Rotary7670

Helping Latino families create generational wealth is our goal!

Day 4 of a #sharednarrative for #Plymouth: A city at the edge. We believe that viewing Plymouth as a city on the edge allows us to embrace our past, bringing it forward in a positive manner and tapping into the potential found in the transitional #liminal spaces - amidst our dialogue, between people, and between organisations. Exciting! At the edge geographically, at the edge of the ocean, the edge of the county, in the far south west of the country. Practically, at the edge of power and on the edge (including the forefront) of practice. At the edge of intersecting communities, it holds the strengths and tensions and benefits of being a military, university, and working class city all at once. Historically, it has been a valued friend to #power (see its naval history), a neglected friend (see the Plymouth blitz and its silencing) and also a rebellious enemy (see the Siege of Plymouth) of power. A city of many neighbourhoods, it hosts both prosperity and deprivation in differing forms - indeed, where there may not be material wealth there is often community wealth. Welcomeness, civic action, determination, grit and mutual support are a key part of the city’s social character. This is seen in POP’s membership of 380 active and diverse groups and that 26% of adult residents in Plymouth volunteer at least once per month. Full Plymouth Octopus(POP) narrative: https://buff.ly/4dQZbD1 POP learning and thinking: https://buff.ly/4fZAcPG Dark Matter Labs @Annette https://buff.ly/3YSF4Ac Sky Space Team Development Cic @Jen https://buff.ly/3yMsPK #BEMOREPLYMOUTH #fairer #greener #futurism #regenerativefutures #learning #sharednarrative #plymouth #systemconvening #community #grassroots #funding #grantmaking #collaboration

The latest issue of Local Development & Society focuses on an incredibly important topic for institutional philanthropy - place-based grantmaking. There is far too little research guidance on this form of philanthropic practice, but the articles in this issue help fill this void.

On this Labor Day, more often than not, we are continuing to grapple with shoestring resources that typically accrue for community organizing and capacity building efforts within public agency led processes. All in service of improving and strengthening our cities and regions: better access to food, homes, transit, parks, schools and jobs, stronger adaptation and resilience preparation to the ill effects of climate change and other emergent community needs. It doesn’t have to be this way. As novel examples illustrate well across several community constellations in California alone—Allensworth Progressive Association in Allensworth, 40 x 40 Council in Oakland, Santa Ana Shared Financing Collective in Santa Ana and others—communities are flipping the script and orchestrating the future of their own neighborhoods. When we as communities assert power and articulate our collective visions we can attract resources in abundance. This is no mirage! This is a snapshot of an alternate reality that can be true for more communities and must be a reason to not mourn but celebrate today—the promise held within community’s collective labor. #CommunityVision #CommunityPower #AbundantResources #LaborDay

Community Enterprise is working with the Community Development Company of Nesting (CDCN) to explore alternative options for funerals on Shetland. The survey is open to Shetland residents but also people elsewhere in Scotland, the UK and further afield, and will help us understand people's views about end of life planning and their thoughts on alternatives to traditional burial or cremation. The feasibility study will initially assess the provision of three core services: the building of a facility for water cremation (a process of alkaline hydrolysis also known under the trademark ‘Resomation’), natural burial grounds, and themed funeral and memorial ceremonies. This includes exploring the idea of ceremonies marking Shetland’s Norse heritage, for example, the burning of a scaled-down Viking longboat containing an urn. The study could form the basis of one or more innovative social enterprises, addressing the lack of sustainable alternatives to traditional burial on the islands. We would be grateful if you could complete the survey and share it among your colleagues and family. https://lnkd.in/eJ4u4YM6

Hi Morgan No we are not Proud of Mayor Lucas. Repealing NEW ORDINANCE TO CODE BOOKS ORDINANCE NO. 230401 Amending Chapter 3, Code of Ordinances, by repealing Section 3-431, “Setting Goals for Individual Contracts” and enacting in lieu thereof a new section of like number and subject matter regulating the application of numeric MBE/WBE goals on certain projects leased for development or receiving economic development incentives or tax abatement. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITY: 2. Ignoring the letter from The Kcmo Fairness Board Chairman & Fairness Committee regarding Civil Rights violations ? Harrasment of minority contractors ? inadequate reporting from Kcmo CREO department ? No Disparity report for 9 years and more ? 2016 Disparity Report below: Department of I think 1.2 minority [participation] and 2.5 WBE [participation], when there was adequate availability of minority and women contractors to meet the City’s standard kind of goal of 15 [percent] and 7 [percent]. They’re diluting the opportunity for minority and women contractors when it comes through the statutory business development organizations, all of whom have different sets of rules..… There ought to be a uniform code that is incorporated in all the development agreements which people in our community never see.… There’s a disconnect. And I realize they’re trying to change some of that now but the insulting part of it was there was more money spent through statutory agencies last year for contracting activities than there were through City departments.… It’s obviously developer driven. By the time we see it the development agreement has already been executed. Caused lack of capital for Jackson County schools and libraries. Mayor Lucas and Insult to African Americans everywhere?

"Your opinion matters! 🌟 Help shape the future of our parks, programs, and events by filling out the Peoria Park District Community Survey. 📝 Your feedback helps us better serve YOU and our community! 👉 Take a few minutes to share your thoughts: [link] Let's work together to make Peoria's parks even better for everyone! 🌳🎉 #PeoriaParks #CommunitySurvey #YourVoiceMatters #BetterTogether"

There are countless trees around the world. But never lose hold of the significance of what one tree can provide. Be a giving tree. Big or small, short or tall. Birds and beasts alike - trees are open to all. Even when left alone, trees still exhale oxygen providing to the atmosphere. Be a tree in your community. Be a tree in your organization, in your family. Be a giving tree.

New #chapter from Richardson: Soil, Soul, and Society: The Healing Power of Community Gardens in Black Neighborhoods TL;DR: social infrastructure like community gardens address not only the physical aspects of health but also mental well-being and community resilience. https://lnkd.in/eZdZ5duJ