Connected Communities的动态

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

Entrepreneurship is all about creating value, changing how people do things to improve or make their lives easier and more convenient. Congratulations Chris Damron. This is exactly what you have done with Socialyfefun. #whatareyoudoingtonight!

Yes. Community engagement is key.

REACH Community Development - consider this . . . . Veteran Housing Corp?applauds all efforts to build affordable housing but would challenge each and every local, state, and federal housing agency or affordable housing developer to do better in 2024 and beyond. Veteran Housing Corp demands permanent affordability for all projects receiving government funding, subsidies, tax credits, or other incentives! Veteran Housing Corp demands transparency and every local, state, and federal government agency and other stakeholders MUST provide answers to questions about the housing projects that are built with government funding, subsidies, tax credits, or incentives, including the following: 1. How much funding, federal tax credits, or government benefits or incentives from all government sources did the projects receive? 2. What is the affordability period for each project? 3. What guarantees exist that tenants will not be displaced after the "affordability period expires? Every local, state, and federal housing authority and affordable or workforce housing stakeholder should adopt the State of Vermont's "permanent affordability" policy as a model for all future government funded or subsidized housing projects or developments, no exceptions!? https://lnkd.in/eFEUC8c8 Additionally, local, state and federal housing agencies should look to the Helsinki, FINLAND MODEL of ending homelessness by providing affordable housing for all 'It’s a miracle': Helsinki's radical solution to homelessness https://lnkd.in/er9HZSQU

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 link between community and social well-being is clear, and as we look to the future, coaching will play a critical role in supporting thriving communities. We can already see examples of coaching being used in communities to:? ? support community development initiatives. ? foster social entrepreneurship. ? promote civic engagement. ? address health disparities in underserved neighborhoods. Explore the intersection of community, coaching, and social well-being. → https://bit.ly/3wX4nFE

Valuable advice and insights for anyone considering a career in the housing sector. Check it out below ??

?Strategy Spotlight? This week, we’re highlighting how creating routes for residents to safely walk through neighborhoods have been shown to increase levels of social connectedness and reduce feelings of loneliness. Having routes to safely walk around one's neighborhood can increase residents' familiarity and trust in their neighborhood, resulting in greater community cohesion. Similar to the benefits of mixed-use, walkable neighborhoods, the short interactions that take place between residents on walks can eventually develop quality connections and inspire greater support of other residents. Cities across the country have created?Safe Routes to Schools?programs for children and their families to walk to school, safe from traffic, construction, and crime. Some neighborhoods in North Carolina, California, Vermont, and Georgia have implemented?walking school buses, whereby "neighborhood captains" (parents, teachers, or even local business owners) collectively supervise the path children take to get to school. This coordination encourages communication and relationship building among neighbors, offers parents and children quality time to bond, and can provide busy parents with social support. Learn about the research behind this social connection strategy and explore community examples in our Action Guide's catalog of strategies! Click here to dive in: https://lnkd.in/geRqbGBz

This paper is one all elected, housers, community development and land use professionals should read. “In this inaugural publication, we highlight the critical need for a reparative spatial justice framework in land and housing policy. The paper uplifts key concepts, research findings, and perspectives from the field shedding light on the multifaceted nature of reparative spatial justice. Drawing from a comprehensive literature review compiled by the PolicyLink housing team and the empirical insights of qualitative research conducted by Social Insights, this paper also synthesizes conversations with advocates, practitioners, and thought leaders in the fields of spatial justice, reparations, housing justice, and land justice. The fusion of these insights frames a set of evidence-based recommendations, charting a course for researchers, policymakers, organizers, and advocates dedicated to this transformative work.” Well done Dr. Michael McAfee and PolicyLink !

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.