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The Seven Mills Community Fund is a €30,000 grant scheme designed to support clubs, community groups and societies who are already working hard to make a real difference in Dublin 22. We are proud to introduce the expert panel who will review and select outstanding community initiatives. The panel includes: - Maura Winston, Chief People Officer at Cairn, renowned for her leadership in organisational transformation and commitment to diversity; - Kenneth Egan OLY, Olympian, psychotherapist, and dedicated advocate for community development in Clondalkin; - Aideen Darcy, Project Manager of Home Together and a specialist in fostering inclusive communities; and - Dr. Con Kennedy FIDI, an acclaimed communication designer and academic at TU Dublin, recognised for his extensive creative expertise. Learn more about the scheme - https://lnkd.in/eihYTyDk #BuiltForGood #SevenMillsCommunityFund #BuildingCommunity #MakingAnImpact

Welcome to day three of our "ABCs of Affordable Housing" series! Today, C stands for Community Development Corporation (CDC), an influential player in shaping resilient and inclusive communities. Community Development Corporations are nonprofit, community-based organizations focused on revitalizing the areas they serve, primarily in underprivileged neighborhoods. CDCs engage in a wide range of activities including economic development, education, community organizing, and particularly, affordable housing development. By fostering partnerships with public and private entities, CDCs not only build homes but also strengthen community ties and stimulate local economies. These organizations are pivotal in driving sustainable community growth. They work by identifying local needs—such as affordable housing, improved infrastructure, or enhanced services—and developing projects that address these needs in meaningful ways. Moreover, CDCs often help in managing properties and providing crucial services to residents, ensuring that developments truly benefit the community. Stay tuned for more enlightening posts as we decode the alphabet of affordable housing. Remember to like, share, and tag your friends to spread the word about the critical role of Community Development Corporations in building better neighborhoods! #AffordableHousing #HousingPolicy #CommunityDevelopment #SocialImpact #HousingCrisis #PolicyChange #AffordableLiving #HousingLaw #ABAForum #AffordableHousingForum #CommunityDevelopmentCorporation

The CFEK Communities Committee recently met to review a number of great applications from across our region and had the tough decision of choosing three nonprofits to receive $5,000 each to support their Community Economic Development (CED) projects. Congratulations to: 🎉 Golden Community Economic Development 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗚𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝘆𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗹𝘂𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲. This project aims to engage the community of Golden and CSRD in visioning what the Kicking Horse River (from the mouth of the canyon to the confluence with the Columbia River) would best look like 10-15 years from now, thereby enhancing the community's connection to the river. 🎉𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗹𝘂𝗯 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲. This role aims to unite nonprofits and create a community hub for RDEK AREA B, thereby fostering collaboration, understanding community needs for projects and services, and addressing service gaps. 🎉𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘄𝗼𝗼𝗱’𝘀 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗞𝗶𝗱𝘀' 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗠𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗛𝘂𝗯 𝗳𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝘆. This study will investigate the opportunities of using space at the Mountainview School in Sparwood to increase the number of full-time day-care spaces for those under 5, support before and after school care, provide offices for child support services and also allow space for other community programs to use. We look forward to sharing more about these great community-led projects in the coming months. 😃 #CommunityFutures #CFEK #EastKootenays #GoldenBC #JaffrayBC #SparwoodBC #EconomicDevelopmentGrant #Grant #CED #Community #VibrantRuralCommunities #Rural

Funding success for Stromness Community Development Trust with £138,054 awarded for the purchase of the Stromness Community Centre. The Stromness Community Centre was initially highlighted as a priority by the community during the ‘What’s Next for Stromness’ consultations, this led to the Trust investigating the possibility of community ownership. The process began in 2022, with funding for the feasibility study and conceptual designs awarded by Scottish Land Fund Stage 1, Orkney Islands Council Community Development Fund and Community Led Local Development Fund. Kristopher Bevan Bevan, Chair, Stromness Community Development Trust, said “Stromness Community Development Trust is delighted to have secured a Scottish Land Fund grant to purchase Stromness Community Centre. The community centre is a vital asset for a range of community groups. We want to develop and improve the centre to provide a fit for purpose facility which will support existing Community Centre users as well as welcome new users, activities and events.”

Over the past 50 years, the Community Development Block Grant program has significantly improved community well-being. Since 1974, HUD has issued over $160 billion in grants, helping meet the housing needs of 1.9 million households between 2005 and 2023. Beyond the numbers, CDBG has driven tangible change, from rehabilitating homes to improving infrastructure, helping build stronger, healthier communities nationwide. Read more about the accomplishments and future of CDBG: https://hubs.la/Q02Q6b7-0

The ABC’s recent article highlights an issue I’ve been raising for years. Neighbourhood Houses are operating under a broken, unsustainable funding model. At Morwell Neighbourhood House, we’ve grown programs like the People's Kitchen and Lawn Mower Bank through hard work and by demonstrating the social and economic value of what we do. But this has only been possible by piecing together short-term grants and industry support. While we’re grateful for these opportunities, they’re not a long-term solution. Without reliable, ongoing funding, Neighbourhood Houses, ours included are teetering on the edge of survival. Neighbourhood Houses run a community development model funded by the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH), focusing on inclusion, social justice, and grassroots community action. However, the reality is that no additional resources are provided to run the programs central to this model. Core funding barely covers operational costs like wages for sole managers in each House. It’s completely inadequate. Some Houses receive as little as 20 hours of funding per week, others 35, and for every funded hour, they’re expected to deliver twice that in services. This stretches the sector to breaking point, especially when it comes to vital services like food security, mental health support, and emergency assistance. We are community-driven hubs that solve real issues with real solutions—but we can’t keep doing this without proper funding and resources. This is more than just about funding. it’s about communities. Decades of underfunding and a failure by successive governments to address this have put critical services at risk. Neighbourhood Houses are the backbone of our communities. If this funding crisis isn’t addressed, the vital services we provide. Those that create community cohesion and respond to real needs will disappear. We need a sustainable, long-term funding model that reflects the true value of the work Neighbourhood Houses do and the lifeline we provide to the people we serve. link here https://lnkd.in/gFEM-kVH Keir Paterson #NeighbourhoodHousesVictoria #NeighbourhoodHousesGippsland

Innovative affordable housing initiatives from faith-based organizations are increasingly popping up across the country. Baker Tilly's Ethan Tabakin and Don Bernards shed light on this trend and share more about their work with St. John's in Wisconsin, where deteriorating churches are being transformed into affordable housing units. Read more about how these projects are shaping community development in an article with The Bond Buyer: https://bit.ly/3x5G8VP  #AffordableHousing 

Sporting Communities To Run Derby's Community Libraries. Sporting Communities is a community development organisation that will be creating a Trust to operate Derby's non-statutory library services in Allestree, Allenton, Blagreaves, Chaddesden Park, Chellaston, Derwent Community Library, Mackworth, Sinfin, Spondon and Springwood in Oakwood. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e5q6UqNA #whatsonderbyshire #artsderbyshire #derbycitycouncil

Why Community Participation is Critical in Redevelopment - "And what you could miss out on if you don't!" In any community, the decisions about redevelopment—whether it’s infrastructure improvements, housing, or business support—directly impact the people who live and work there. Yet, without active participation, these plans may not fully reflect the community's needs or culture. Here’s why it’s important to engage: Missed Opportunities: By not participating, communities might miss out on valuable programs that could improve housing, businesses, and public safety.  Loss of Identity: Without local input, redevelopment plans risk diluting the unique character and history of the neighborhood.  Lack of Buy-In: Projects without community support often face challenges during implementation, leading to friction and slower progress. The CRA (Community Redevelopment Agency) relies on local input to make impactful changes, but if the community remains disengaged, it’s harder to address longstanding issues. Whether it’s attending local meetings, volunteering, or simply staying informed, your involvement makes a difference. Together, we can build a future that benefits everyone. Get involved and help shape a brighter, safer, and more prosperous community. Isn’t that what you want? #CommunityDevelopment #UrbanPlanning #CivicEngagement #Redevelopment #Leadership #Dunbar #CommuniTEA

Community partnerships are the cornerstone of creating sustainable solutions, fostering collaboration, and addressing complex social issues by leveraging the unique strengths and resources of diverse stakeholders. 👏👏👏