Boston City Councilor Enrique Pepén and his staff visited Georgetowne Homes for a coffee hour with residents. The City of Boston’s Offices of Community Engagement and Women’s Advancement also joined to connect with our Hyde Park community.
Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development’s Kirby Lewis-Gill moderates panelists Mayor Bill Rawls, Elaine Middleton, Clay Walker, CEcD and Slater Barr in discussing site and community readiness to promote economic growth at the 2024 Tennessee Governor’s Conference on Economic and Community Development
What are the benefits of compensation in community engagement.
I don't mean the tokenistic $20 voucher for Coles/Walmart or Bunnings/Home Depot but rigid payment policies for those who you are engaging in certain participatory processes. Or covering costs to ensure you get the experts by experience there who wouldn't normally because they need to care for someone, can't access due to transport or would normally need to work.
I wrote a thing. Take a look and let us know how you are using compensation.
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5 Benefits of Compensation in Community Engagement
In recent years, there has been a noticeable rise in individuals receiving compensation for their participation in community engagement initiatives. What used to be seen as just a voluntary or civic duty has now become a more nuanced approach that truly recognizes and values the contributions of community members in meaningful ways.
Let’s explore five benefits of using compensation in community engagement.
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5 Benefits of Compensation in Community Engagement
In recent years, there has been a noticeable rise in individuals receiving compensation for their participation in community engagement initiatives. What used to be seen as just a voluntary or civic duty has now become a more nuanced approach that truly recognizes and values the contributions of community members in meaningful ways.
Let’s explore five benefits of using compensation in community engagement.
To dive deeper, read our full article by going to the comment section below.
The National Interagency Community Reinvestment Conference #NICRC will explore new insights, emerging ideas, and promising practices shared by community development experts from around the country from March 4-7.
Our Executive Director, Erin Kilmer Neel, will discuss our Underwriting for Racial Justice pilot at the Impacting Communities with Special Purpose Credit Programs (SPCPs) session.
Learn more about the conference!
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Leaders of Volunteers, are you a nexus between agency and community?
🌎 Read our FREE article, "Radical Welcome as a Guide for Community Engagement," to learn more about unlocking that power.
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Ensuring effective community messaging in relation to affordable housing is crucial for fostering a sense of inclusivity and understanding among all stakeholders...but traditional consultation methods might exclude voices, skewing feedback. 💬🏘️
Learn how embracing a more inclusive and comprehensive approach to community engagement can help unlock data-backed decision making for Housing Associations.
Download the report now 👉https://hubs.la/Q02xc15S0
Government contracts at the city level involve agreements between city government entities and private companies, organizations, or individuals for various goods, services, or projects. These contracts can encompass a wide range of areas, including infrastructure, construction, transportation, public works, technology, and social services. Here's an overview of how these contracts typically work:
Overall, city-level government contracts play a critical role in delivering essential services and infrastructure to local communities.
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We invite you to watch this insightful interview with Sheldon Samlall of Community Living North Halton, as our CEO, Melanie dives into their impactful work. Discover how Project Search is transforming the lives of children with developmental disabilities during their grade 11-12 years, and learn about an exciting new inclusive fundraiser they're launching.
Stay tuned for inspiring stories and initiatives that are shaping our community.
Watch the full video here: https://lnkd.in/gnGHrGYS
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The Strong, Prosperous, and Resilient Communities Challenge (SPARCC) evaluation deepened CCHE’s understanding of equitable community development. Check out this video, which features the evaluation findings. https://lnkd.in/gtYKCVTX