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We unite, chant, and celebrate every victory, big or small. Whether it’s a sports win or a national achievement, the collective joy is palpable. Yet, why do we often remain silent in the face of wrongdoing? The bystander effect—when the presence of others discourages an individual from intervening in an emergency situation—prevents us from taking action when it truly matters. We see something wrong, but assume someone else will step in, and in the end, no one does. It's time to channel the same energy and unity we exhibit during celebrations to stand against crime and injustice. Let's not be mere spectators in the face of adversity. Every voice and action counts. Together, we can make a difference. Let's break the cycle of the bystander effect and be proactive in creating a safer community for all. #BystanderEffect #CommunitySafety #safetogether

Small steps can reshape entire communities. I’m constantly reminded that innovation doesn't always mean big changes. I recently read about New Rochelle's Community Resource Center, which uses small shifts to make a big impact. They took a community justice approach. It's clever and inclusive. Small initiatives can lead to big differences: - Friendly meeting spaces can open dialogues. - Local advisory boards bring diverse voices to the table. - On-site help connects people directly with services. These initiatives seem small, but they create trust and a sense of belonging. For justice architects like me, it's a powerful reminder that little changes in design can promote equity and sustainability. Think about: - Including natural light in a courtroom to improve mood. - Designing accessible entrances that invite everyone in. - Creating flexible spaces to adapt as needs change. If a small shift in a building's design can make someone feel seen or heard, it's worth it. It's not always about giant, flashy projects. Sometimes, it's the small, thoughtful touches that matter most. Little by little, they add up, and next thing you know, you’ve transformed a community. Every step counts. Let’s take those small steps together. #CommunityImpact #SmallSteps #Innovation #CommunityResource #JusticeArchitecture #EquityDesign #SustainableArchitecture #InclusiveSpaces

Supporting Citizens Advice Sunderland After the Riots. The riots in Sunderland have left a deep scar on our community. The Citizens Advice unit, which tirelessly serves vulnerable residents, now lies in ruins after being set ablaze by mindless violence1. It’s a stark reminder of the dangerous rhetoric that divides us, demonizing those who are less fortunate. Why This Matters The recent attacks on civic society are part of a broader agenda that threatens our social fabric. First, the National Trust faced accusations of being “Marxist” for acknowledging the historical links between its country homes and slavery. Then, Bernardos was criticized for discussing white privilege, and the Runnymede Trust faced backlash for responding to the discredited Sewell Report. The RNLI and Mermaids also found themselves under fire for saving lives and supporting young people, respectively. A Call for Unity In times like these, we must come together. Let’s rebuild what was lost, support our neighbours, and reject divisive narratives. Citizens Advice Sunderland has been a lifeline for those in crisis, providing essential services like debt advice and food support. Now, more than ever, we need to rally around them and ensure they can continue their vital work. Consequences Beyond Sunderland, The consequences of this violence ripple beyond our city. Communities like Hartlepool and Sunderland bear witness to the fallout. We must stand united against mindless acts that tear us apart. Let’s remember that compassion, empathy, and understanding are our greatest tools for healing. #SunderlandStrong #sunderland #together Together, we’ll rise from the ashes and build a stronger, more resilient community.

A short informational video created by PBS Wisconsin on the history of The Fight for Fair Housing in Milwaukee. #williamsandassociatedrealty #realtor #realestate #FairHousing #fairhousingmonth

We are thrilled to partner with SFF to advance the human, social, health and economic rights of widows in Kenya. Access and ownership of property, especially land, is one of the most violated economic rights of widows. As we start 2024, Nyanam widows will be - critically analyzing their experiences with land since widowhood - increasing their awareness on their land rights and process for land ownership - designing and implementing social action projects to improve their land ownership At societal level, much needs to change to advance women’s land rights. The practice that women have no voice on land matters should stop The practice that land is registered only in the names of male family members should stop The practice of denying childless widows land should stop

Raising children is a teamwork of parents, teachers, school and society. While beating children is bad but teaching children discipline is very essential. It's very important to teach them what not to say and do more importantly than what to say and do. It's important to teach them not to hurt others. In a society when all of us live together, it needs to be taught to children to be respectful and to be kind to one another. Most importantly to underprivileged communities and children from those communities. Many times, we do not understand that their challenges are much more than in comparison to ours. We also need to teach children to respect authority but not to become enslaved to authority but to respect and regard them and follow the orders for the betterment of society. Difference in leadership and bossing needs to be understood and taught to children. Leadership has different forms. Choosing the best form of leadership is important. But before choosing we need to have understanding of leadership. From where we evolved from stone age, where power was mostly physical and mental. But society was not formed in stone age, principles of life were not defined and developed. So, without an understanding of present world, where most people are educated behaving like dealing with uneducated people isn't acceptable. People must have a reasonable judgement and conduct. That doesn't come without teaching and learning in school. I feel we need psychologist in school to assess the children to teach kindness, respect and empathy and also channel their strengths to bring positive outcomes to create positive life impact. There are great people with great energies but imagine if they were taught right from the beginning and they knew kindness our world could have been the best place in the world. Not teaching children the essentials of living and not understanding psychology of child when they are all brought up alike there is no productivity. So having Psychologist assess the child give them the best tools to be the best people in their life would transform our world. We didn't need to say, ask and yell for our needs. System would have functioned smoothly. Little discipline is must for children, so they understand the importance of behaving themselves properly amongst others. Fathers played key role in disciplining children while mothers loved the children. So, raising children was a teamwork. I also want to request parents not to get separated when children are growing up. Stay together till children become adults if you need to get separated as well. Be as a family for the sake of your children and their future. Raising children is a teamwork of parents, teachers, school and society. If an adult is certain way, it's not just his fault it's because of parents, teachers, school and society. When so many people fail in a child's life an adult fails. So please try to not fail the child be there for each other for our children's sake.

THIS is #ReturnToRural Awesome story about Jordan's return to the area and the great things he is doing. With multiple groups taking different approaches to this same idea, the overarching theme is that there is vast opportunity in rural areas. Go take a look and you just might be surprised. Consider making the move and filling that critical job role, moving a business operation that can bring value and job opportunities to the area, or launch that startup you have always dreamed about. Rural is rich in support, community, and resources! JOIN US and truly make positive impact! #returntorural #RuralIsRad #ReimagineRural ***************** Sterling native Jordan Suter believes being involved in the community is the way to bring about change. Suter left Sterling after high school, playing baseball in college while pursuing his degree in biology, and then spent five and a half years as a forensic scientist. It was family ties that inspired his desire to return to his hometown – Suter is the fourth generation on his mom’s side to live here, and the third on his dad’s side – but he didn’t know what he’d be able to do for a career, given his background in biology. Then he got an job offer from Thrivent, which he was familiar with because his family had worked with the financial planning firm. “I was really thankful to be able to do that, because I had always wanted to be around my family and serve this community, but had never really had the opportunity,” he said. Suter moved back about two and a half years ago and jumped right into getting as involved within the community as possible. His own passion for the community shines through when he talks about how he would encourage others to consider living and working in Sterling. He said he’d encourage those from the Front Range and other urban areas to come visit the community and see what it’s about, because he feels that they might have misconceptions about rural Colorado based on clichés that don’t capture the generous spirit of the people here. And for those who moved away but might be open to returning, like him, his plea is more direct: “We need you out here. This community needs more young people… that care and want to make a difference, and you can only make a difference if you get involved.” He is thankful for the opportunities to have an impact on future generations through coaching as well, saying, “Being able to coach high school kids and show them that it is cool to leave, do your thing and go learn about the world, go experience some stuff – there’s nothing wrong with that. But coming home, there’s nothing wrong with that. You can be a good person and care about your community and just serve; that’s the whole point.” “I just want to leave a mark, and hopefully it’s a positive one,” he said.