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Excited to share that my latest article was published in The Morning Call last week! This piece dives into the impact of community colleges in fostering local talent and driving economic growth. Let's celebrate #CommunityCollegeMonth by recognizing the invaluable role these institutions play in shaping our communities and empowering individuals. #HigherEducation #CommunityCollege #CCMonth #TransferNation #PublishedAuthor

The bells chime, families gather, and hope blooms anew. Happy Easter Sunday! Let's embrace the season of compassion & work together for a brighter future. #EasterSunday #Community #SeamlessProcess #Innovation #RealTimeUpdating #SmartLawEnforcement #Casemanagement #judicialcasemanagementsystem #LawEnforcement #education #lawenforcement #judicialrecords #ERecording #EFiling #CountyDocuments #Efficiency #idocket

Interested in building a whole school program for service and community engagement? Here are a few helpful tips.

Introducing our very unique and original concept, ladies and gentlemen, Spring Communities is more than happy to officially present the ADED model, a structured framework designed to enhance the capabilities, opportunities, and influence of young people. Our model aims to provide youth with the skills, resources, and support they need to make positive contributions to society and to achieve their personal and community goals. Key components include: 1. Education and Skills Training: Providing access to quality education and vocational training to develop essential skills. 2. Mentorship and Guidance: Connecting youth with mentors who can offer advice, support, and role modeling. 3. Access to Resources: Ensuring young people have access to necessary resources, including technology, information, and financial support. 4. Opportunities for Participation: Creating avenues for youth to participate in decision-making processes, community service, and leadership roles. 5. Psychosocial Support: Offering counseling and mental health services to help youth cope with challenges and build resilience. 6. Policy Advocacy: Advocating for policies that protect and promote the rights and interests of young people. 7. Community Engagement: Encouraging youth to engage in their communities and contribute to social change. By implementing the ADED model, Spring Communities aim to foster an environment where young people can thrive, develop their potential, and contribute meaningfully to their communities. #springcommunities #Burundi #approach #youth #youthempowerment #hubdinspiration #HI #inspirationhub

"How do we build robust Service Learning or Community Engagement Programs?" Inspire Citizens Aaron Moniz has your answers covered. And if you'd like to delve deeper, visit: https://lnkd.in/g6kbiVRn #CommunityEngagement #ServiceLearning #GlobalCitizenship #Educators #Schools

May is National #FosterCareMonth. This year’s theme, "Engaging Youth. Building Supports. Strengthening Opportunities.", emphasizes how essential it is to create a system that takes a holistic and culturally responsive approach to engage foster youth in planning for their future. Click on the link to learn about the different ways to support and prepare youth transitioning out of foster care into adulthood and independent living: https://bit.ly/2WaWfLo.

Early intervention programs often emphasize inclusion and participation in community settings, such as schools, playgrounds, and social activities. By providing children with opportunities to interact with peers and participate in typical childhood experiences, interventions can help foster social skills, build friendships, and promote a sense of belonging #EarlyIntervention #InclusionMatters #CommunityParticipation #ChildhoodExperiences #SocialSkillsDevelopment #FriendshipBuilding #BelongingMatters #PlaygroundInclusion #SchoolInclusion #SocialActivities

In my experience, I've witnessed firsthand the transformative power of interventions in reshaping not just individuals but entire institutional cultures. By actively involving community members in these settings, we have the opportunity to introduce fresh perspectives and innovative ways of thinking. It's a reciprocal process where both inmates and the community glean valuable insights from one another. This mutual exchange cultivates empathy, dismantles the pervasive us-vs-them mindset, and fosters genuine understanding. In essence, I believe that the pivotal role of credible messengers and community engagement cannot be overstated in enhancing safety and cohesion within our communities. At Youth Empowerment, we share this conviction and are committed to championing empathy, understanding, and authentic connection as the cornerstones of our efforts to effect positive change.

Historically, African American youth and young people of color have been underserved in traditional treatment settings, and more likely to interact with the legal system. At LifeWorks NW, we believe in wellbeing for all, and we know that means culturally responsive programming must be available to serve all of our community members. Our REAL program (Recovery, Empowerment, Achievement in Life) uses the principles of Kwanzaa and Umoja (Together As One) to shape care delivered to young people of color. Learn more about our programs for youth & young people: https://lnkd.in/dVzn8Fi6 #wellbeingforall #mentalhealthawarenessmonth

Understanding the community before we help is super important for making a real difference. We need to know about their history, culture, and problems they face. This helps us to plan our help in a way that really works for them. We should look for what's already good in the community, like their strengths, weakness, threats, available resources and talents. By using these, we can make things even better. It's also important to be respectful of their traditions and customs. This builds trust and makes our help more effective. Once we understand their challenges, we can come up with ways to help that really fit their needs. Whether it's helping with community engagement/development, building climate resilience, empowerment or making sure kids and girls get a good education, knowing what they need helps us to make a real difference that lasts. #communitydevelopment #youthdevelopment #communityengagement #socailimpact #SDGs #empowerment #UNDP #Unicef #BritishCouncil #socialaction