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Discover why Resident Tech Committees are game-changers for communities everywhere. From fostering connectivity to empowering every member, these committees are paving the way for a brighter, more inclusive tomorrow. Check out Icon's latest guide and explore 10 easy steps to create a Resident Tech Committee in your community! Get your copy here ?? https://hubs.la/Q02pt8ZY0

There's something special about Friendswood, Texas. It's more than just a place to live—it's a community full of warmth and tradition. And whether you're upsizing, downsizing, or anything in-between, knowing your community can make all the difference. This weekend, join the fun at the annual Festival in the Park! ?? It's a fantastic way to meet neighbors, discover local vendors, and enjoy live music. Bring your family and experience everything that makes Friendswood feel like home. A great home is about more than just four walls; it's about the community you surround yourself with. Investing time in local events creates memories and connections that are truly priceless. ?? Here’s how you can get involved: 1?? Volunteer: Many events need helping hands. This is a great way to meet people and give back. 2?? Participate: Even a simple 'hello' can start meaningful conversations. 3?? Explore: Walk around, enjoy the day, and discover something new about Friendswood. Let's celebrate the spirit of our community together! What are your favorite ways to get involved locally???

If your family engagement efforts aren’t yielding results, it’s time to try something new. Here are 3 ways to get parents involved: ?? Invite Families to Volunteer: Create easy volunteer opportunities for busy parents. ?? Host Virtual Events: Offer a hybrid approach to make it more accessible. ?? Provide Parent Guides: Share resources that keep families informed and engaged. ?? Want to see how our Parent Guides work? Download a free sample below! Comment "GUIDE" to get your free Parent Guide sample today.

??This week's good practice comes from Antwerpen in Belgium where the city focused its efforts on creating inclusive public playgrounds for youth. ??Realizing that children with special needs often cannot participate in outdoor activities because the activities are not adapted to their needs, made the?city carry out this important project. Good practice?'Exclusive where necessary, inclusive where possible' was designed to help children and young people with special needs.? The process started with parents meeting and sharing their needs and concerns with the playground organizations that manage these public spaces. Additional partners in this project were specialized organizations whose primary task is to provide care and support to children and youth with special needs on the playground. Together these organizations built the foundation for diversified playgrounds whose impact can take care of all the stakeholders. What was the result? The playground organization incorporated inclusion in their training for volunteer animators, the specialized organizations learned more about the playgrounds' play methods and learning context, and parents could gain more trust in the playground spaces that are more attuned to their children's needs. ??Find out more about it on our website:?https://lnkd.in/enm5bEgT

A Hey Church Success Story At Hey Church, we’re passionate about enhancing church experiences. One of our partner churches, every week, the upcoming Sunday’s speaker gives a sneak peek into their sermon through a short video. This not only sets expectations but also excites and prepares the congregation for what’s to come. ?? Here’s how we support them: ? We edit the video for clarity and engagement. ? We upload the final cut to the church’s Planning Center app. ? We distribute it via email—making it super simple for the church staff. The best part? The pastor only needs to spend 90 seconds recording their message. We handle the rest, ensuring the video is ready to inspire the congregation. ?? This streamlined approach not only saves time but significantly boosts mid-week engagement. ?? Would you like to see how simple yet effective church communications can be? Let’s connect and explore how Hey Church can support your ministry too!

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A behind the scenes look at adifferentway community. In case you're interested in joining adifferentway but are hesitating, not sure what awaits you, here's a short video walk-through of how the community is setup. It's built on a wonderful platform where we can post, message, go live with events, one-on-one and group calls. We have a chat space, courses where we dive into the essence of adifferentway, which is all about living a values-led life and making the world a better place. Perhaps this is for you? There is a modest subscription to join, I want to be upfront about that, but so far, community members have said they feel it's good value. Anyhow...here's the link to the video and in the comments, I'll post the landing page should you wish to read more, or should you wish to join. https://lnkd.in/e2TaDEy8

Two major benefits of using Discourse for your community forum: 1) Their Trust Model (to deliver personalized community engagement. 2) Their plugins (to build an experience tuned to you.) Find out more in my video overview. ?? (Link to the full video in first reply)

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oin us as we explore the concept of Death Cafes, where people gather to discuss life, death, and everything in between in a safe and supportive environment. Learn how these unique meetings help individuals break the taboo around death, offering a space for meaningful connection and shared experiences. Discover why Death Cafes are not about sadness but about appreciating life and fostering community understanding. Tune in to find out how attending a Death Cafe can change your perspective on life and death.