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A new framework from the Build Healthy Places Network lifts up racial healing as an actionable approach to shift power and center a community vision for health and equity. A new Guide to Racial Healing: The REPAIR Framework for Community-Institution Solidarity in Racial Healing can be used by leaders in the health care, community development and philanthropic sectors to work with community development corporations to determine the most effective ways to rectify past harms done to historically marginalized and under-resourced communities in ways that are both tangible and sustainable. Download the framework: https://lnkd.in/gAS_sQU6

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

Since our launch in 2019, Más Allá  has joined movements such as Community-Centric Fundraising and Just Transition and use the principles of Grassroots Organizing, Asset-Based Community Development, Power, Belonging, Justice, and others so we can be in solidarity with partners. Why have we joined this movement and begun modeling more liberatory, caring, and just ways of working? Because we too believe in being intentional about strengthening our democracy, creating inclusive and caring economies, upholding relationships based on care, advocating for more equity in our systems, and one in which our planet is healthy and regenerative. And we know that how we think about ourselves in relation to people, money, power, and governance is a big part of being in this movement. Want to know how we do this work? Our 2023 Impact Report is now available! Check it out now at: https://lnkd.in/g8-yiXsX

The power of collaboration of between American Leadership Forum senior fellows: In a heartening display of community spirit, Habitat for Humanity Merced/Stanislaus Counties (senior fellows Anita Hellam & Ashlee Williams) has partnered with PG&E Corporation Foundation (senior fellow Michael Gaffney), Calvary Assembly of God Church, and local organizations to address the housing crisis following the severe storms and flooding that ravaged Merced and Stanislaus counties earlier this year. Habitat for Humanity Merced/Stanislaus Counties CEO Anita Hellam emphasized the devastation in various regions, with many survivors still residing in damaged structures or transitional housing. To support the long-term volunteers working on reconstruction projects, a unique collaboration emerged between Habitat for Humanity and the Calvary Assembly of God Church, led by Pastor Juan Ochoa. A grant from PG&E Corporation Foundation has made it possible to renovate a church-owned property in Merced, transforming it into temporary housing for volunteers. Michael Gaffney, Division Operations Representative of PG&E's Central Valley Region, celebrated the partnership and its reflection of shared values in fostering compassionate, resilient communities. This remarkable joint effort also includes contributions from Habitat for Humanity California, Habitat for Humanity International, First 5 of Merced County, and donations of materials and supplies to the Habitat ReStore. The project aims to provide a comfortable living space for dedicated volunteers traveling from across the nation to assist in rebuilding efforts over the next three years. #ALFseniorfellow #americanleadershipforum #collaboration #community

At Seymore du Toit & Basson, we believe in giving back. We accomplish this by supporting local initiatives like Komati Care Centre and the Greater Rape Intervention Project. Our goal is to make a positive difference in our communities. Learn about our community involvement here: https://lnkd.in/dGZrQWZ2 ?utm_source=social media&utm_medium=LinkedIn&utm_campaign=august_2023&utm_term=Aug_2023

I would like to share Enterprise Bank & Trust impact report. #community #givingback #Haven Neighborhood Services

To all of our Indiana partners: Please consider making your voice heard in Indiana’s next State Plan for Volunteerism and Service! Serve Indiana is collecting input from Hoosiers across the state to drive increased community engagement and volunteerism to help Hoosiers work together to solve community challenges. This survey takes 10 minutes to complete, and your input will help chart the course for service and volunteerism in Indiana for the next three years. https://bit.ly/3V0SDLT

To all of our Indiana partners: Please consider making your voice heard in Indiana’s next State Plan for Volunteerism and Service! Serve Indiana is collecting input from Hoosiers across the state to drive increased community engagement and volunteerism to help Hoosiers work together to solve community challenges. This survey takes 10 minutes to complete, and your input will help chart the course for service and volunteerism in Indiana for the next three years. https://bit.ly/3V0SDLT

 Denver is one of the fastest-gentrifying cities in the nation, resulting in the involuntary displacement of longtime residents and community-serving nonprofits.  To combat these challenges, ULC uses a community land trust to secure land and keep it affordable for community use — providing an "in-placement" solution. Community land trusts grew out of the 1960s Civil Rights Movement as a way to establish land access for Black farmers, and it's still one of our most powerful tools to ensure that the benefits of land and housing are accessible to all. Read more about how community land trusts are the “in-placement” solution to combat gentrification and displacement: https://lnkd.in/g6Y7cf8a #communitylandtrust #coloradorealestate #affordablehousing