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There’s an urgent need to increase trust in institutions, connect with one another across differences, and strengthen civic life. Trust for Civic Life supports people and organizations to make a difference. Learn about funding opportunities that foster community-led, inclusive solutions in rural areas: https://bit.ly/466zKdY

The CSPDC is currently working on an update to the Town of Grottoes Comprehensive Plan. One focus for the update will be increasing civic engagement in the Grottoes community. This objective was originally identified in the 2023 Town of Grottoes Strategic Plan update, along with goals of establishing stronger connections and a sense of community in Grottoes. Research for the community facilities inventory portion of the Comprehensive Plan update confirmed that encouraging civic engagement would be a helpful priority for town officials. More about the importance of civic engagement in small communities here: https://lnkd.in/e_HBCiem

Community is the heartbeat of society, a tapestry of connections that offers support, belonging, and a sense of shared purpose. Today, I'm grateful for the strength and resilience of our communities, which unite us in times of joy and adversity. Who embodies the spirit of community and works tirelessly to build connections and support those in need? Send them a card adorned with symbols of unity and solidarity, expressing your gratitude for their leadership and the sense of belonging they foster. How has community shaped your life or helped you in times of need? Share your community stories in the comments!

Church's Power: Fixing Community Issues Community leaders discuss impactful strategies, including community sit-ins and media engagement, to address local issues and reclaim control within the Black community. Pastoral involvement and church initiatives are highlighted as crucial for positive change. #CommunityActivism #BlackCommunity #PastoralLeadership #SocialJustice #CommunityEngagement #ChurchReform #MediaImpact #LocalPolitics #CommunityDevelopment #SitInProtest

The idea that civil society organizations should be involved in wealth creation is still confusing to many in the civil society sector, particularly in the Caribbean. The idea and practice of community wealth creation is certainly not new. However, the fact that many still believe that civil society organizations should not make profit or create wealth confirms the extent to which we have been brainwashed by colonial/imperial forces and current elites. As the great Bob Marley said in Redemption Song (Bob Marley and the Wailers): "Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery None but ourselves can free our minds". The movement in the US continues to grow. https://lnkd.in/dTWA8GJY #justtransition #cooperatives #communityeconomicdevelopment #economicjustice #sustainablesociety #community #socialandsolaridityeconomy

Ministry reflections part three. A minister leading a church in community engagement can bring remarkable results. This brand of mission can be redemptive in many varied ways. Rather than being a model or method of mission, it can be simply brought back to embracing the opportunities to gather with and serve our neighbours. And people of good faith can join with people of goodwill (as well as people just finding their way on the journey of life) in creating activity and adding value to their community. I have been involved in a broad community youth work project, the management of a neighbourhood community centre, the development of a local Christmas event, a refugee support and advocacy collective, and match day participation with a local football/netball club. The difficulty for a minister comes when the time and energy taken up with such involvements are weighed against the expectations of certain church members who believe that such time would be better spent with their family and/or more religious activity - their own more negative or defensive attitudes to the world cutting in here. This is where the church needs to have no walls - the necessary openness and inclusiveness needs to be talked about a lot. This also points toward not even having formal membership - which tends to promote organisational thinking with a resultant us and them mentality. I could say more on this, and will!

How does an organization operationalize love? Unconditional love is a value of EHF's Equity Healing Framework that shapes how we see our role alongside community. Learn more from Community Engagement & Strategy Director Lu Hill in this video and read the whole framework at https://lnkd.in/gRru9TU4

Why Community Involvement Matters? Community involvement isn't just about helping out; it's about building a stronger, connected society. Here's why it's crucial: ??Fosters Belonging: Engaging in community activities makes you feel part of something bigger, enhancing your sense of belonging. ??Drives Change: Your involvement can influence local policies, making your community better. ??Personal Growth: It teaches leadership, empathy, and responsibility, enriching your personal development. ?? Consistency Associationsare key players in this. They ensure community efforts are sustained, leading to lasting improvements. Become part of a Consistency Association today! Inquire about Constituency Association for your federal, provincial and even municipal riding. Your consistent involvement can lead to real, lasting change in your community. Let's build a future together where every voice matters.

It was great to chat with Seven Network news about the latest developments in the AFL - Australian Football League. It's great to see the AFL take a stronger stance towards players at the highest level of the sport and back it up with a commitment to greater education opportunities (shout out to the work Pride in Sport Australia has done with the AFL). Although the level of dedication to this increased education remains to be seen, it's a solid step in the right direction. There has been increased pressure on the AFL in recent years to do a major gesture such as a pride round - this is only part of the bigger picture. Pride Rounds and Games in my personal opinion, should be rewards for work that has been undertaken in the inclusion space. We need the AFL to continue taking a stance against all discrimination and to use it's influence to empower not only top tier clubs, but to empower community level and junior football inclusion initiatives all year round - not just in single events. We need education for boards, committees, players, coaches, volunteers. We need to provide people with the confidence and know how to back strong inclusion policies. From there, we need pride rounds and pride games to show our community that they are not only welcomed, but celebrated and supported. It's all part of a big puzzle, and although the AFL has lagged behind, it's great to see them making more of an effort to put the pieces together. I'd love to see the impact the AFL would have on Australian sport as a whole if it threw all it's influence and power behind tackling LGBTIQ+ discrimination. (This wasn't intended to be an advertisement - but if you're a club, AFL or otherwise, in Australia who wants to make change for LGBTIQ+ people, check out our Proud 2 Play Rainbow Ready Clubs program here: https://lnkd.in/e3zkMed5 It's an industry leading framework aimed at supplying community level clubs with education, policy advice and the development of a strategy and action plan that embeds inclusion at all levels of your club.)

Belonging and civic muscle are central to the vital conditions for health and well-being.?In a new article in The Fulcrum Group, Anna Marie Creegan of The Rippel Foundation and Frank Nam of Civic Commons explore examples of how stewards across the U.S. are building belonging and civic muscle. Learn what organizations like Imagine Fox Cities and Black Mothers in Power are doing to create communities where all residents feel they belong and can participate and prosper. The authors also include resources that stewards and practitioners can use to do this work in their own communities. Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/eWzCzvRA #vitalconditions #stewardship #belonging #civicmuscle