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"Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world" — Harriet Tubman Embracing opportunity and excited to share that I've been selected as a fellow for the Public Policy New Voices (PPNV) program at Globally! I am looking forward to embarking on this journey. #PublicPolicy #PPNV #GloballyFellows #Cohort4

🎥 👏 Since 1969, the Central Shenandoah Planning District Commission (CSPDC) has played a critical role in the high quality of life in the Shenandoah Valley. From brainstorming to ribbon-cutting, CSPDC walks side by side with our 21 localities to support Housing, Economic and Community Development, Environmental Protection and Disaster Mitigation, and Transportation and Transit projects. 🤝 But don’t just take our word for it. Watch the video to hear from some of our partners about the impact of CSPDC’s work and how we bring the region together. https://lnkd.in/eFfk77fp

From empowering our clients with knowledge to championing each other's success, every decision we make is guided by our dedication to positively impacting the communities we serve. https://lnkd.in/eQ8RsB3F

Mt. Elbert in Sept 2023. Some ask why we summit Mt. Elbert when it takes 3 days and 50+ volunteers to serve 1 individual. It often comes into question if it is worth it when we could serve so many more in that timeframe with that team. Mt. Elbert is more than a single experience. It is symbolic of everything we are building together. It is emblematic of the glass ceiling we will continue to shatter as a community. We are the change, and if we can do this on Mt. Elbert year and year, and it becomes normal instead of "impossible", then every trail in every community can become adaptable through community strength. We can create something more inclusive and equitable in the mountains. For the record, we did create 110 other "impossible" trail experiences in 2023 :)

🔻The moment we've all been waiting for is here! ▶Our Annual Report, showcases the work of every young person, volunteer, staff, and friend of the YMCA, bringing communities together, advocating for a more sustainable future, peace-working, and inspiring action. 🙌This is the testimony of who we are, and what we as a movement can achieve together. Aligned towards YMCA Vision 2030 - Stronger together: https://lnkd.in/e3JW8Umk

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

Collaboration–a key solution to bridging diverse communities, fostering connections, and confronting societal challenges. 🔑 Here's our coaching take → https://bit.ly/45cMejL

Our organization originated as one step in the long continuum of good struggle. Our ancestors, teachers, and leaders paved the way for our emergence. Over the past 20 years we have grown, shifted, and altered our work to address the needs of our communities. This storymap tells some of the story of our past, and provides a look forward to our current trajectory. Take a look: https://lnkd.in/gVHG_FS4

AmeriCorps Vista Evy DiSalvo, through a three-year project, developed the Equitable Engagement Toolkit to guide NDC staff in prioritizing community voices and addressing historic inequities in design and planning. Historically, marginalized communities were often excluded from these processes, leading to detrimental consequences like Baltimore City's "Highway to Nowhere." Built-in the 1970s, this project exemplifies the lasting impact of failing to prioritize equitable engagement. However, there's a beacon of hope! Baltimore's Department of Planning recently launched a redesign initiative for the "Highway to Nowhere," committed to centering community voices and addressing the harm caused by the original project. This aligns perfectly with NDC's mission and the Equitable Engagement Toolkit's purpose. By centering historically marginalized voices, we can create truly inclusive and equitable design solutions that benefit everyone. Read our full article to discover what Evy learned through her research and what findings emerged: https://bit.ly/3ulDdHg