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Discover the transformative power of high school alumni associations in our latest blog: "Building Bridges: The Role of High School Alumni Associations in Strengthening Community Connections." Dive into the article to explore how these associations are shaping the future, fostering mentorship, and contributing to community development. Let's celebrate the bonds that connect generations and build a stronger, more supportive educational community together! Read the blog here: https://lnkd.in/eQ452rUG

Discover the transformative power of high school alumni associations in our latest blog: "Building Bridges: The Role of High School Alumni Associations in Strengthening Community Connections." Dive into the article to explore how these associations are shaping the future, fostering mentorship, and contributing to community development. Let's celebrate the bonds that connect generations and build a stronger, more supportive educational community together! Read the blog here: https://lnkd.in/eHX9mhHf

"The solution to the most intractable problems that we face in our communities starts from the grassroots, inside out." - Cormac Russell In community development, collaborative effort is what helps make the change. When we empower everyone in our community to become the change we desire to see, we are well on our way to achieving great things. The key to sustainable community development is unity. Not thinking along the lines of 'them' but thinking along the lines of 'us'. 📹Cormac Russell at TEDxExeter on sustainable community development.

5 Benefits of Compensation in Community Engagement In recent years, there has been a noticeable rise in individuals receiving compensation for their participation in community engagement initiatives. What used to be seen as just a voluntary or civic duty has now become a more nuanced approach that truly recognizes and values the contributions of community members in meaningful ways. Let’s explore five benefits of using compensation in community engagement. To dive deeper, read our full article by going to the comment section below.

🏘️ Transforming Communities Together in Scarborough, Ontario! 🏘️ Discover the revolutionary Connected Community Approach (CCA) - a framework designed ‘by the community for the community’. 🌟 This innovative model shifts the focus from seeing communities as vulnerable recipients to empowering them as active partners in solving today’s biggest challenges. Drawing on social innovation, deep equity, and community development, CCA builds powerful cross-sector coalitions and introduces three game-changing innovations: 1️⃣ Community-based facilitators as backbone organizations. 2️⃣ Strategies for centering community in organizational action planning. 3️⃣ 10 keys to unlock the potential of connected communities at local and systems levels. With a 25-year legacy, CCA strengthens social fabric, creating healthier and more equitable communities. Ready to see how Scarborough is leading the way? 🚀 Read the full article now! 👉

Excellent conversation with Melanie Frazer, ACE and the Halton Hills Chamber of Commerce! Thanks for giving me a platform to share information about the Project SEARCH program. #networking #schooltoworkprogram

Are you engaged in your community? 🤔 In 2023, Serve Virginia and the Virginia Service Foundation introduced the Virginia Community Engagement Index (VCEI). This groundbreaking study aims to understand the current state of service, volunteerism, and civic action in Virginia, as well as to identify the community's top priorities. Take a look at some of the interesting highlights such as, "Why we serve," "Where we serve," "how we serve," and more! https://lnkd.in/eQszbxnE

What are the benefits of compensation in community engagement. I don't mean the tokenistic $20 voucher for Coles/Walmart or Bunnings/Home Depot but rigid payment policies for those who you are engaging in certain participatory processes. Or covering costs to ensure you get the experts by experience there who wouldn't normally because they need to care for someone, can't access due to transport or would normally need to work. I wrote a thing. Take a look and let us know how you are using compensation. #communityengagement #digitalengagement #compensation #expertsbyexperience

Interested in community resilience and taking sides in working with communities? Just had a chapter published 'Community Resilience, Moving from Adaption to Confrontation', in Connections, Resilience and Empowerment, Perspectives on Community Development, Muir and Phillips (Editors), Springer, 2024.

New Reach Community Consulting is crystal clear on what it does and why. 🎯 Founded on decades of bona fide and credentialed expertise in community engagement, New Reach Community Consulting isn't a Johnny-come-lately in the work. 🚫