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👇 Insightful article by Sarah Stonbely, PhD that invites us to look beyond capital J journalism outlets toward local civic information providers – and see not only what services communities need, but the potential they already have: 👏 "Understanding information landscapes at the 30-foot view, especially from afar and for a country as vast as ours, requires collaboration." 👏 Looking ahead to 2025, LPC is excited to use our Civic Information Index to identify opportunities where we can collaborate with local partners to help information gardens thrive, not drown. 🌊 🌻

Excited to share some work https://lnkd.in/dFTRHwEs we've been doing with Anika Anand and Commoner Company h/t Darryl Holliday to better establish our role in the growing journalism support space and clarify what we do, who we do it for and what it looks like when we're successful. We've boiled down the important stuff into an Index Card! https://lnkd.in/dehVG8JN

🎉 We're thrilled to have MacArthur's support of $3 million to fund our ambitious $20 million strategy! 🤝 This funding will enable us to distribute 50 Playbook grants across the U.S. in communities we've identified in our Civic Info Index. 📰 For more about our plans, read our newsletter here: https://lnkd.in/giui9gbZ

We are talking Civic Health today as part of the National Conference on Citizenship. Excited for the LPCs Carolyn Powers to share the stage w/ Cameron Hickey Stefanie Friedhoff Jean Friedman-Rudovsky Darryl Holliday and more, and talk about the role news and information play in communities—and their impact on civic health. If you can't make it, check out the civic info index we created with Brown Information Futures Lab and give us a shout! https://lnkd.in/ga8Wf68R

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for an insightful conversation with Mazin Sidahmed (Documented) and Madeleine Bair (El Tímpano). Together, we explored strategies for building sustainable, impactful news organizations: 🔑 How to prioritize roles and right-size your team 💡 Creative approaches to funding new positions 📈 Long-term strategies for sustaining key roles 🗺️ Crafting and funding a strategic plan We’re inspired by the thoughtful questions and vibrant discussion from all of you! 💬 Missed the session or want to revisit it? Check out the recording and materials here: Let’s keep the momentum going! What topics, tools, or resources would you like to see covered in 2025? Share your thoughts in the comments! 👇

✨ Exciting Milestone! ✨ We at Nowruz Media, a community-driven platform dedicated to serving Afghan immigrants and communities in California, are thrilled to share our very first publication! 🎉 This is just the beginning of our mission to empower and uplift our community through meaningful storytelling and impactful media. Stay tuned for more! #CommunityMedia #AfghanImmigrants #EmpowermentThroughMedia #NowruzMedia

🎉 This #GivingTuesday, let’s celebrate the power of local journalism and community-driven storytelling! 🌟 The Listening Post Collective works hand-in-hand with incredible partners and grantees who are transforming how their communities access information and amplify their voices. These grassroots organizations play a critical role in fostering informed, connected, and empowered communities. Today, you can support their impactful work directly by donating to them. 💙 We've compiled a list of donation links for our partners and grantees, so you can choose to contribute to the causes closest to your heart. https://lnkd.in/gph5_h_J Every contribution helps amplify community voices and strengthen the vital role of local journalism. Let’s show our collective support for a more informed and connected world. #SupportLocalMedia #CommunityDriven #CivicEngagement #GivingTuesday2024 #ListeningPostCollective

📢 Join us for the final Listening Post Collective webinar of the year! We're excited to host a conversation with Documented's Mazin Sidahmed and El Tímpano's Madeleine Bair on essential strategies for building and sustaining impactful news organizations. 🔑 Topics include: Prioritizing roles in your newsroom Right-sizing your team: How big (or small) should you be? Securing funding for new roles Financially sustaining positions long-term Developing and funding a strategic plan 🌟 Building a thriving news organization starts with smart planning and the right support. Let’s build stronger, more resilient news ecosystems together. 🗓️ Date/Time: December 9th @ 12 PM ET 🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/g9VX2xse

The Civic Information Index is more than just data—it’s a resource for taking action, highlighting opportunities to address information gaps and support the civic health of communities. Our goal is to continue building the Index into a tool that is relevant and useful for stakeholders at every level. As we continue to build this Index, we want to hear from you, what was your Index score? What data do you want to see in the Index? What do you need to keep your community healthy, engaged, and informed? Join us in the movement to create healthy, sustainable, news and information ecosystems. Follow along as we continue to grow the Index to cultivate healthy, engaged information ecosystems across the U.S. https://lnkd.in/ga8Wf68R

🏛️ How Do Equity and Justice Impact Civic Health? The Civic Information Index takes a deep look at structural barriers—like racism and economic discrimination—that influence a community’s ability to engage locally and access essential resources. Here’s a closer look at key indicators: ⏰ Life Expectancy: A lens into health and well-being that highlights disparities in healthcare, nutrition, and public resources. 💵 Medical Debt: Financial instability caused by medical debt can limit civic engagement, revealing the intersection of financial and informational inequities. 📉 Neighborhood Poverty: Poverty impacts access to technology, education, and reliable news, signaling where targeted interventions could make a difference. 👫 Youth Engagement: Disconnected youth—those not in school or employed—risk exclusion from critical civic opportunities. Understanding these factors allows us to direct support where it’s needed most, building more equitable and resilient communities. Whether you’re a journalist, funder, or civic leader, the Civic Information Index is your tool for impact. Learn how: https://lnkd.in/ga8Wf68R