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Are you engaged in your community? 🤔 In 2023, Serve Virginia and the Virginia Service Foundation introduced the Virginia Community Engagement Index (VCEI). This groundbreaking study aims to understand the current state of service, volunteerism, and civic action in Virginia, as well as to identify the community's top priorities. Take a look at some of the interesting highlights such as, "Why we serve," "Where we serve," "how we serve," and more! https://lnkd.in/eQszbxnE

📢Announcing Kootenay news! Aron Burke joins Columbia Basin Trust as a Community Liaison. See the original post for more info! 👇 #news #newsrelease #pressrelease #announcement #communitynews #basinnews #kootenaynews #kootenaylife #kootenaybc

“Partnership for Growth LA is a love project — a call and response to the community that we deserve change.” CEO Pastor Edward Anderson and President Rabbi Joel Simonds share the story behind PFGLA's origins as a Community Development Corporation. Co-founded by Black and Jewish faith-based organizations to promote community wellness and economic development in South and West Los Angeles, PFGLA was created by disruptors dedicated to listening and responding to the needs of the communities they serve. Jewish Center for Justice McCarty Memorial Christian Church

Discover the importance of investing in your church volunteers. Learn how training programs and expert guidance, like Buford's, can enhance sound management skills and improve community engagement. Elevate your church experience through smart investments in your team's development. https://lnkd.in/gS_C6kUD #ChurchVolunteers #InvestInTraining #SoundManagement #CommunityEngagement #VolunteerDevelopment #ChurchGrowth #LeadershipTraining #MXU #BuffordTraining #EnhanceSkills

As we reflect on a year of strategic growth, community engagement, and positive momentum at Community Partnership School, we are proud to share the highlights of our 2024 Annual Report. This report showcases the collective achievements of our school community, all made possible through the unwavering support and investment of our dedicated partners. We extend our deepest gratitude for your continued generosity in 2024 and beyond. Explore the full report through the link in the comments. #CPSPhilly #YearInReview #GenerateCommunity #AnnualReport

This month, in our series of interviews with CCI alums who are creatively experimenting with systems change, we talk to Donovan Duncan, one of our first Field Catalysts. Donovan is the Executive Vice President for Urban Strategies, Inc, a national nonprofit leader and transformative force in community development. Urban Strategies, Inc. has its own CDFI, which represents another approach to the paradigm shift described in “A New Blueprint for Financing Community Development.” In the interview, Donovan discusses how he and Urban Strategies Inc. support ecosystems of opportunity and partner authentically with communities. https://lnkd.in/e9wBvD8f

Lawn care services provider TruGreen has secured a $1 million grant from the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development for its headquarters move to Cool Springs. Read more: https://lnkd.in/d-RjsXsi

The adaptive reuse project at Haw Creek Commons in Asheville, North Carolina, exemplifies an innovative approach to community impact. Originally Bethesda United Methodist Church, the building had a dwindling congregation of just six members. But, what may have been more important than the number of congregants was the building’s location—smack in the middle of a bustling neighborhood that lacked spaces for community connection. Read more: https://ow.ly/97GO50UfgRO #AdaptiveReuse #HawCreekCommons #CommunityImpact #BuildingCommunity

Congrats Shane Butler on this effort! We are proud to partner with you and the other ST8 counties on your strategic planning efforts through funding from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC). Strategic planning is more than a roadmap—it’s a foundation for growth and stability. In community and economic development, we know that success doesn’t happen by chance. It requires a clear, actionable strategy that aligns local priorities with long-term opportunities. For regions like ours, strategic planning isn’t just important—it’s essential. It ensures we’re not just responding to challenges, but shaping our future with purpose. Here’s why strategic planning is critical: Maximizes resources: By identifying shared goals, we focus investments where they have the most impact. Drives collaboration: Strategic plans unite stakeholders—businesses, governments, and communities—around a common vision Builds stability: Thoughtful planning strengthens infrastructure, workforce, and housing, laying the groundwork for economic growth. Anticipates change: In an evolving economy, a strong strategy helps communities adapt and thrive. #StrategicPlanning #EconomicDevelopment #CommunityGrowth #PlaceDrivenDevelopment #southerntier Jen Gregory Kyle Wilber

Reminder: when you become a member of the NCDA, you gain a national voice to protect program funding and advocate for housing and community development issues. Learn more about the benefits of membership here: https://lnkd.in/dZs_DmTb