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"To effectively mitigate our climate crisis, we must support multi-issue organizers who are building power for connected priorities in Black, Indigenous, Latinx, AAPI, immigrant and low-income communities. Whether your funding is directed to economic justice, civic engagement, education, or health – there are opportunities and inroads to advocate for climate equity inherent to our movements for social progress. Join Neighborhood Funders Group, The Climate and Clean Energy Equity Fund, and Surdna Foundation at our October Member Call for a conversation on what it takes to support multi-issue organizing, and how power-building is a pillar for a healthy climate future. During this discussion, hear from our partners and funder peers who are showing up with action and support in alignment with this vision." https://lnkd.in/gRqSFFBb

As our team gets ready for the United States Conference of Mayors next week, let's dive into the diverse world of American mayors. From small towns to big cities, they've come together in POLITICO's Mayors Club to speak up on national issues. Explore how these mayors are tackling challenges like homelessness, climate change, and crime in their communities, and find out how they're making a difference in shaping state and national policies. https://lnkd.in/g_63YNwx

Our 2023-2026 Strategic Plan focuses our work, resources, and investments on four core priorities that will guide our efforts to end the cycle of domestic violence for families with children.     We are committed to:  ✅ Optimizing our impact to increase our ability to best serve our clients.   ✅ Being the best place to work – because our employees are at the core of what we do.   ✅ Enhancing our ability to adapt and respond to emerging opportunities, needs, and environmental changes.   ✅ Increasing community engagement and leadership – connecting our communities to our purpose, sharing our unique knowledge, and contributing to policy and systems change.    Read our 2023-2026 Strategic Plan: https://lnkd.in/e6ku_9Ds  

We commit to acknowledging the difficult past some infrastructure projects have had on communities of color, and to learning from this troubled history to be more inclusive and intentionally engage with equity priority communities in decision-making. Learn more about our commitment to centering equity: https://lnkd.in/gKnnARd

'"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has." Read more in our blog 'Learning and sharing: Coming together to celebrate Age-friendly Communities': https://lnkd.in/e_zr52j7

𝑨𝒘𝒆𝒔𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝑹𝒆𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕: This week Laurel Advocacy and Referral Services kick started their newest program, Project GROW. We are thrilled to support this program with funding from Planet Aid's Capacity & Environmental (PACE) grant. The pilot program shows participants how to grow their own food. as a way to combat food insecurity, and improve mental wellbeing, What could be better than benefitting people and the planet?

With this installment of the Year in Review, we explore how Local Partnerships promote long-term change by convening and coordinating across agencies and taking a systems-approach to their collaboration with the county, state, and national organizations. Featuring examples of Smart Start Local Partnerships creating change based on specific community need. https://lnkd.in/dWpWYpXf

In a world where headlines often showcase the challenges that divide us, there are quiet, powerful stories of communities coming together to honor shared values. This week’s Good Government Files highlights two Texas cities, Canyon and Round Rock, and how they've turned loss into legacy through public spaces named after two young people, Kylie Hiner and Clay Madsen. The Kylie Hiner Memorial Playground and the Clay Madsen Recreation Center have become more than just landmarks; they’re sacred places of remembrance, inclusivity, and hope. These spaces remind us of the strength in unity and the timeless bonds that sustain a community. These projects speak volumes about the impact local government can have on its people. By creating places that foster connection and celebrate cherished lives, the City of Canyon and the City of Round Rock show how thoughtful planning can honor memory while uniting a community. Curious to learn how these efforts have transformed public spaces and made an enduring difference? 📖 Read the full story in this week’s edition of Good Government Files to discover more on how thoughtful governance can transcend the ordinary: https://lnkd.in/gQhWWDaA #CommunityImpact #GoodGovernance #PublicSpaces #LegacyOfLove #Texas

Join Your Fellow Oregonians for this Important Online Debate RESOLVED: THE OREGON RURAL/URBAN DIVIDE IS INSURMOUNTABLE. “Given differences in rural and urban Oregonians' relationships to the land, and their lifestyles, values, and political representation, is it possible today for both sides to accommodate the other's cultural, economic and political interests and priorities?” This is an opportunity to weigh in on an issue of critical importance to all Oregonians and to hear what others have to say. Can we find solutions to this vexing problem? This Debate is presented by Braver Angels, www.braverangels.org, a nonprofit dedicated to reducing political partisanship and strengthening our democratic republic. We plan to follow this online gathering with a series of in-person workshops, hopefully one in each county throughout the state, where we will bring urban and rural Oregonians together to discuss the Divide and look for constructive, mutually agreeable solutions. When - June 12, 2024 Online 7-9 pm PDT Register Here - bit.ly/3PU0Ii4