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This is a great learning experience for anyone who is in community engaged work or is interested in getting involved. There will be at least a little bit for everyone, from grad students to faculty to staff to administrators. Andrew Furco's keynote will provide practical and helpful insight into how to demonstrate the value of the community engaged university.

BOARD MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Follow these tips from Jamie Luke, Associa OnCall's senior vice president, to learn everything you need to do before opening your HOA community pool. https://ow.ly/PKTg30sBOAE

Congratulations to the Harmony Project! The National Endowment for the Arts has announced that Columbus-based organization will be one of nine organizations across the country to receive a grant supporting Arts, Health, and Well-being Demonstration Projects. Harmony Project will receive $150,000 in federal funding to hold a series of rehearsals, public performances, and community service activities by a new statewide chorus network designed to strengthen social connection and belonging. Project partners will focus on recruiting people for the choir from populations that are at risk for social isolation, document the role of community choir in individual and community well-being, and ultimately facilitate connections with human service agencies and support coordination of community service projects undertaken by choir members. Up to 1,000 people will take part in the choir. Learn more at: https://lnkd.in/gPxPDx77 Image courtesy of the organization

Pop quiz: how can you find your dream job / dream client? TLDR: positive vibe checks and no #twinning. I just went to a CreativeMornings at Wacom and was totally inspired by Britt Howard of Portland Garment Factory. She was spitting ideas like a soda, bubbling frothy and fun energy that was as effective as caffeine and sugar 🦄 . She mentioned how she really wanted to work with companies that were outside her echo chamber, as that's where the needle is going to move on issues close to her heart. And I loved that. Why? Because I think it's SO easy to stay with what's easy. What's comfortable. But true growth comes from being uncomfortable. Trying something new. Expanding your self-imposed boundaries. It's one of the reasons I adore working with multiple agencies* (intros below). Because I get exposed to different personalities, ways of working, industries, and skills. At 45, I'm am 100% still learning and it's why I'm not bored despite being a copywriter going on two decades now! Whether you're looking to work for a company or hire one, whether you're a solo or entrepreneur or working for a corporate behemoth, getting along is foundational. Do they pass this pop quiz: 1. passes your vibe check (comfort) 2. pushes your boundaries (discomfort)? But isn't that contrary? 🤔 How can you get both? Quick answer: don't hire a mirror. You don't want to work in or with an echo chamber. Take the job or hire the company based on how you can GROW. 🌿 So we're not twinning 👬 , we're learning. Pick a person or place that who compliments you. Someone who lifts you up. Whose strengths allow you to launch yourself to the next level. They can and should be better at some things than you. Let others shine. 🌟 It only makes you brighter. 🌟 --- These are the three Portland agencies I work with the most frequently: Murmur Creative - focused in the food 🍲 realm, they are the perfect combination of talented and effective, producing comprehensive branding that impacts. SBD Agency - with a lock on home 🏠 and design, they're creative and kind, crafting gorgeous visuals supported by strong content (ahem - that's me!) all the while being super relationship focused. Upswept Creative - self described online marketing 🤓 nerds, these people keep it real with authentic talk, well planned strategies, and consistent concrete output. They ALL pass the vibe check 🌈 . I *really* enjoy working with EACH of these agencies.

"Since the 90s, I have worked to address the lack of accessible housing and advocate for the development of more. My work runs from affordable housing projects to bespoke high-end private residences such as barrier-free apartments, garden suites for aging-in-place, multi-generational congregate communities, and single homes. I do design, user and stakeholder engagement, project facilitation and management, post-occupancy evaluations, design manuals, and sit on technical and research committees. Why do I do this? Because housing is a basic human need; having housing that works for inhabitants is imperative. Humans have complex relationships with our homes and we cultivate what we need from them technically, functionally, culturally and psychosocially. We know HOW our housing can be accessible. Right now, I am dedicated to identify and address barriers to implementing this information. So that Canada can actually be more accessible." #EveryoneEverywhere #AccessibleHousing #CodeHarmonization #dignity

Our recap video of the 2024 Cumberland Community Meeting is here! Watch the highlights below. 

THIS WEEK ON BANNER AND CO, MY CONVERSATION WITH HAL CATO, CEO OF THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION. HOW DID HE START HIS SUCCESSFUL CAREER OF SERVICE? AND WHERE ARE THE BIGGEST CHALLENGES IN THE NON PROFIT LANDscape?

Libraries aren't just buildings. Librarians do outreach and provide bookmobile service. If you live in rural or underserved areas, libraries will do their best to serve you. Let's make sure to provide them with the funding they need for the extra support! #libraries #publiclibraries #bookmobiles #libraryoutreach #governance #localgovernment #stategovernment #federalgovernment

What do our youth love most about our weekly Gathering events? "We get to come together as a family." — Immerse Youth For more information about how you can get involved with our youth and Gatherings, click the link below: https://buff.ly/3NUDoig