How do we build regional economies rooted in community ownership? Check out this webinar to learn what community leaders from New Orleans, Los Angeles, Oakland (CA), Buffalo, and Washington DC have to say: https://bit.ly/3wuR6U9

It takes all of us to build a Milwaukee for all. Learn how we - in partnership with community - are helping fulfill that vision. https://lnkd.in/gtu_rTdx

Important lesson here: a block party can bring a neighborhood together, so can the planning of a block party and bonding over a shared desire to make your community better! https://lnkd.in/gnyc2CqZ

?? Ever wondered how we keep our programs healthy and in alignment with our vision at FCS - Focused Community Strategies? It's all about constant evaluation and staying true to our North Star - seeing neighbors flourish - and sometimes, staying true to that goal means letting programs go. We’re here to see people thrive, not programs. The Flourishing Neighborhood Index (FNI) is a key tool that allows us to make sure we’re on track. ?? Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eb8Bde-C

The Center for Justice Innovation is driven by a singular idea: local communities are critical to transforming justice. We believe that the only way to truly create safe and flourishing neighborhoods is with a full-spectrum approach that runs from communities to systems and back again. We call that approach Community Justice. We’ve seen firsthand how courts, community members, service providers, researchers, and everyone in between can do more for their local communities when they work together. Whether it’s in big cities or small towns, communities with a long history of justice reforms or ones that are just getting started, we can build Community Justice with these five key action steps. ?? https://lnkd.in/eFJFyHgX

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How can community assemblies transform decision-making? We shared a #BlogPost last week exploring how this innovative public engagement process allows community members to be involved in decisions and policies that affect them, resulting in better informed residents who come together to co-create solutions. The article expands on the following reasons community assemblies could be a part of organizational, governmental and municipal decision-making: 1. Recommendations put forward by assemblies reflect a fuller diversity of experiences 2. Community assemblies are deliberative and informative 3. Community assemblies bring people together and strengthen existing bonds 4. Community assemblies rebuild trust and make room for accountability from all parties Read the full post: https://lnkd.in/gT4ju8DA

After a momentous week, starting the process for building my son's self-owned (dis)ability-enabling house and 2 days of tending to a sick cow, I am settled in for the day participating in the Community Independents Project virtual conference. Hearing from current and future Teals and many other forward thinkers. Right now hearing about the enormous levels of grass roots support across the nation. #Change is in the air. #PeoplePoweredPolitics.

So excited for this next step for Licking County! Today myself and others from the Licking County Reentry Coalition Steering Committee completed our training to begin hosting a Citizen Circle monthly for Licking County. ?????? Taken directly from ODRC: “Citizen Circles create partnerships that promote positive interactions, social support, and accountability for justice-involved individuals. Together, justice-involved individuals and Citizen Circle members embark on a journey of transformation to create fundamental changes in people, relationships, and communities. Citizen Circles provide a holistic and collective approach to individuals at any stage of their reentry. Many need assistance immediately upon release; however, at times others who have been released for a period of time may need specific assistance from the Circle, such as obtaining employment. Goals of Citizen Circles include: Reintegration: To support individuals with a seamless transition back to Ohio communities. Community Partnerships: Community members take an active role in developing partnerships to assist individuals. Accountability: Justice-involved individual’s responsibility and commitment to positive change.”

?? Together, We Can Create Lasting Change in Our Communities! Change starts at the grassroots level, and we all have a role to play. When we engage with local government and collaborate with community leaders, we build stronger, more resilient communities that benefit EVERYONE —especially those who are often overlooked, like justice-involved individuals. By showing up, lending our voices, and taking action, we ensure that policies are inclusive, and services and opportunities are accessible for all. Let's make it a priority to advocate for programs and initiatives that address the unique needs of every community member, from housing and employment to support for individuals transitioning out of the justice system. We have the power to shape the future of our neighborhoods. When we work together, we uplift each other and create a society where everyone has a second chance. ?? Get involved. Engage with your local representatives, attend community meetings, and support reentry programs that help create brighter futures for justice-involved individuals. #SouthernMissouriReentry #Reentry #CommunityEngagement #LocalGovernment #SocialImpact #ReentrySupport #SecondChances #InclusiveCommunities #GrassrootsChange #JusticeReform