• The National Community Stabilization Trust (NCST or Stabilization Trust) is a Washington, D.C.-based non-profit organization that facilitates the transfer of foreclosed and abandoned properties from financial institutions nationwide to local housing organizations to promote property reuse and neighborhood stability. (wikipedia.org)
  • The Trust's goal is to help local community development organizations, land banks, and other mission-focused nonprofit or municipal organizations acquire, manage, rehabilitate, and sell foreclosed property to ensure homeownership and rental housing are available to low-and moderate-income families. (wikipedia.org)
  • The Stabilization Trust was formed in 2008 through a collaboration of six national community development non-profit organizations: Enterprise Community Partners, Inc., Housing Partnership Network, Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC), UnidosUS (formerly National Council of La Raza), National Urban League, and NeighborWorks America. (wikipedia.org)
  • In an effort to support small businesses during this time, local chambers of commerce, convention and visitors bureaus and other community organizations are working tirelessly to provide resources to neighborhood establishments. (dakotaelectric.com)
  • Dakota Electric is proud to be a longtime member of these organizations and is dedicated to partnering with those who support our small business members. (dakotaelectric.com)
  • We welcome participation from grantmaking organizations, philanthropy serving organizations, local governments, and infrastructure groups that support funders. (fundersnetwork.org)
  • L arge institutions-universities, hospitals, and nonprofit organizations-are referred to as anchors because of their permanence and their stabilizing physical and social ties to surrounding communities. (lincolninst.edu)
  • In addition, anchor strategies involve partnerships with multiple organizations and people in the surrounding community-relationships that must also evolve over time to respond to community needs and goals designed to make the area more livable. (lincolninst.edu)
  • Most successful intermediaries are local organizations with long histories in the region, credibility within the community so that they are not seen as tools of the anchor or funders, and the ability to provide neutral ground for discussing and pursuing the anchor work. (lincolninst.edu)
  • will continue to build partnerships with community-based and parent-led organizations. (risemagazine.org)
  • Many organizations are on Facebook or other social networking sites where you can easily post offers to anyone interested. (lifetrixcorner.com)
  • Please check out our fundraising webpage that links you directly to the donation page of each of the six organizations, and describes each group and the extraordinary work they are doing. (jhimmigrantsolidarity.org)
  • The microgrants, offered through the Office of Criminal Justice (OCJ) and the Office of Reentry Partnerships (ORP), are now seeking applications from qualifying community-based organizations. (phila.gov)
  • We encourage all community-based organizations engaged in this important work to apply so we can continue to help connect people to these vital services. (phila.gov)
  • The District Attorney's Office and City of Philadelphia's efforts to reform the criminal legal system can only be successful if local organizations that know their communities best are empowered to realize long-held visions for safety, inclusion, and justice. (phila.gov)
  • Administered by OCJ, in partnership with the criminal justice partner agencies and the Community Advisory Committee, this program will support community-based organizations doing innovative work to further the goals of Philadelphia's participation in the MacArthur Foundation's Safety and Justice Challenge (SJC). (phila.gov)
  • In an innovative partnership to help Chicago youth develop the skills and creative confidence needed to thrive in our digital economy, 34 local organizations are participating in the Chicago Hive Learning Network . (macfound.org)
  • Download a full list of the Chicago Hive Learning Network participating organizations . (macfound.org)
  • In fact, it is directly a part of the agency's Urban Waters initiative to ensure access to clean waters and surrounding areas by engaging individuals, neighborhoods and local organizations, especially in underserved areas. (urbanwaterslearningnetwork.org)
  • Three projects from different organizations in the eastern United States are using creative methods to educate students about environmental issues in their communities and to empower urban youth to make a difference. (urbanwaterslearningnetwork.org)
  • By stepping outside the traditional view of obesity as a medical problem, we may more fundamentally focus on the many institutions, organizations, and groups in a community that have significant roles to play in making the local environment more conducive to healthful eating and physical activity. (nationalacademies.org)
  • A survey conducted by NeighborWorks of 242 of its network organizations showed that nearly 89 percent are engaging in activities that connect housing and community development directly to health-with the most common strategies focused on the home environment and access to healthy foods. (shelterforce.org)
  • Rather than strike out on their own, we urge health stakeholders to partner with housing and community development organizations already working in neighborhoods across the country. (shelterforce.org)
  • Local Food Hub continues to work with other food-based organizations as a member of the Food Justice Network to help continue to bring equity into the conversation as well. (cvilletomorrow.org)
  • Shantell Bingham, who runs the Charlottesville Food Justice Network, echoed how the various organizations that share overlapping or similar goals are adjusting operations to best and most safely serve the community during the pandemic. (cvilletomorrow.org)
  • HCF is working in close collaboration with state and county leaders, nonprofit organizations, and community members to get an understanding of the quickly evolving priorities. (hawaiicommunityfoundation.org)
  • Independent efforts or self-deployment from neighbor islands or out-of-state organizations that have not been requested by Maui-based communities will likely not be funded. (hawaiicommunityfoundation.org)
  • The organization is assisting in food and supply distribution to community hubs and is partnering with all of Maui's major animal-related recovery organizations. (hawaiicommunityfoundation.org)
  • Non-profit community development organizations were early innovators in building TOD projects, seeking to link affordable housing with transit. (streetsblog.org)
  • ATLANTA - Gov. Brian Kemp this week announced more than $80 million in public safety grants to local law enforcement agencies and other organizations around the state. (11alive.com)
  • From her position of working directly with City of Portland staff, Pottenger saw neighborhood organizations as one of the most significant untapped assets available to cities as they struggle to face increasing challenges amidst diminishing resources. (arts.gov)
  • CHICAGO - Healthy Smiles, Healthy Children (HSHC), the Foundation of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD), awarded 10 Access to Care Grants to organizations throughout the country that supported local service initiatives and provided oral health care access to underserved, at- risk children . (dentistryiq.com)
  • Through these 10 community-based organizations, HSHC will reach approximately 25,000 children over the next year. (dentistryiq.com)
  • Her background includes forty-five years of experience in nonprofits, primarily in organizations that mix grassroots community work with policy change. (nonprofitquarterly.org)
  • The City of Miami is committed to continuing this efforts and working with the community, partners, and local organizations to identify new opportunities to make the City more age-friendly and livable for all ages. (who.int)
  • Since 2002, the CDC has engaged stakeholders from universities, not-for-profit organizations, and local, state, and other federal health and environmental agencies to aid in shaping and refining the network. (cdc.gov)
  • In this capacity, he was the Branch lead for HIV Prevention Community Planning activities, and the lead for HIV capacity building efforts targeted Hispanic-serving community-based organizations. (cdc.gov)
  • These intermediaries often buttress anchor staff capacity to pursue broader local engagement and benefits. (lincolninst.edu)
  • As a direct result of the city's successful community engagement and planning efforts, Asheville was awarded a second grant in September 2014 - this time with a focus on implementation. (planning.org)
  • The foundation of all TIGER II activities was the direct engagement of community members, especially those residents of the neighborhoods that compose the East of the Riverway area. (planning.org)
  • In today's digital landscape, the requirement for online neighborhood platforms that cultivate connection, cooperation, and engagement is more significant than ever. (oliviaadam.com)
  • From cooking classes and cultural workshops to guided tours and outdoor adventures, Airbnb Experiences allow travelers to explore a destination through the eyes of locals, fostering cultural exchange and community engagement. (andovar.com)
  • Local community engagement and support is vital to the success of each of our locations. (wakehealth.edu)
  • TNC recognizes the need to dramatically increase engagement and relevance among diverse communities, particularly among communities of color. (phennd.org)
  • In addition, they were also often organized to react to difficult issues, rather than to proactively initiate projects that add value and increase community engagement. (arts.gov)
  • With this first story, we are honored to share HPHCF's experience demonstrating how corporate philanthropy and employee engagement, when integrated as part of a focused and well-designed strategy, have the power to literally rebuild lives and communities. (tpi.org)
  • We are committed to broadening our base through authentic community engagement, leadership training and watershed protection guided by local residents, especially in underrepresented communities and neighborhoods. (chesapeakenetwork.org)
  • And also, the preparedness index points to how community planning and engagement coordination is a critical function to ensure optimal national health security. (cdc.gov)
  • The World Trade Center (WTC) Health Program held the first ever Research to Care Community Engagement event on October 21st, 2017 to hear about new developments in 9/11 health research and learn how to maintain good health. (cdc.gov)
  • In response to the Pew report, the United States Congress appropriated funds to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to begin development of the National Environmental Public Health Tracking Network (Tracking Network), linking information on environmentally related diseases, human exposures, and environmental hazards. (cdc.gov)
  • While restaurants and bars offer online ordering and curbside service, some neighborhood businesses engage the public directly. (dakotaelectric.com)
  • To engage the public, the PVPC, funded by EPA's Urban Waters Small Grant program, hosted community workshops in disadvantaged neighborhoods and other events for the community at large. (urbanwaterslearningnetwork.org)
  • These virtual event areas allow people with shared interests, passions, or goals to come together and engage in discussions, support one another, and develop valuable relationships. (oliviaadam.com)
  • When travelers engage in localized experiences, they contribute to the local economy and support small businesses, artisans, and entrepreneurs. (andovar.com)
  • Engage with locals through social media platforms, travel forums, or community networks. (andovar.com)
  • About Productions, an arts nonprofit organization in Pasadena, created a program where youths engage in discussions with their neighbors and then use that dialogue as inspiration to create plays and a community mural. (westerncity.com)
  • Hundreds of programs like these operate throughout California, with limitless possibilities for local government officials and staff to engage the young people in their community through the performing and visual arts. (westerncity.com)
  • WSA's long term vision is to support and engage every community in Anne Arundel County. (chesapeakenetwork.org)
  • In the first step of an extensive public outreach effort to engage residents in helping shape the future of the City's important fight against climate change and its effects, the City of Albuquerque received over 3,100 responses to its Climate Action Plan Survey, from residents in over 200 neighborhoods. (cabq.gov)
  • The Planning Department is also focused on partnering with initiatives such as Live Healthy Little Havana and continuing to engage with and understand issues facing older community stakeholders in the planning process. (who.int)
  • We used CRM to assess supply and demand for health programs, engage the community, determine the community's baseline readiness to address childhood obesity, and guide youth advocacy program development. (cdc.gov)
  • The project used the community readiness model (CRM) as a tool to engage the Latino community, assess the community's readiness for change, and guide training of community youth in advocacy and in advocacy program development. (cdc.gov)
  • Community Foundation of Harford County is pleased to announce the first-ever grants awarded by the Women's Giving Circle of Harford County. (daggerpress.com)
  • We are pleased to be able to award $20,000 in grants in our first year to assist nonprofits who work directly with women and children in Harford County. (daggerpress.com)
  • The organization has often been cited in the media on topics such as maximizing use of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Neighborhood Stabilization Program grants. (wikipedia.org)
  • The council also created KC Grow , a water access program that provides water usage guidance and small grants for municipal water line taps and rainwater catchment systems in support of community-grown food. (countyhealthrankings.org)
  • Sustainability - Grants up to $10,000 to support the continuation of existing criminal justice reform efforts. (phila.gov)
  • Innovation - Grants up to $10,000 to support new projects and/or unique approaches to criminal justice reform. (phila.gov)
  • Grants of $1.7 million and $500,000 from the MacArthur and Burberry foundations respectively are managed by a special fund created for Hive activities at The Chicago Community Trust. (macfound.org)
  • Global GreenGrants, for example, has a worldwide network of approximately 150 advisers who connect the fund to local activists who volunteer their time to identify strategic priorities, recommend grants, and serve as mentors to emerging leaders. (philanthropy.com)
  • The Disability Rights Fund, for example, puts decision making about funding strategy and grants directly in the hands of disability-rights activists, who have expertise and perspective often lacking among traditional grant makers. (philanthropy.com)
  • In amounts from the tens of thousands to more than $1 million, the Governor's Office allocated the grants to 118 projects that will, according to a release, aim to "improve community-level public safety measures and address law enforcement staffing challenges that arose during the COVID-19 pandemic. (11alive.com)
  • To understand the territory, we made a number of smaller grants to community gardens. (tpi.org)
  • Under President Trump's administration, EPA has delivered approximately $287 million in Brownfields grants directly to communities and nonprofits for cleanup and redevelopment, job creation, and economic development through the award of over 948 grants. (kxlf.com)
  • The Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund grant will capitalize a fund from which Missoula provides loans and sub-grants to support cleanup activities across the community. (kxlf.com)
  • Nationwide, this year, the agency is announcing the selection of 155 grants for communities and tribes totaling over $65.6 million in EPA Brownfields funding the agency's Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund, and Cleanup Grant Programs. (kxlf.com)
  • Grants awarded by EPA's Brownfields program provide communities across the country with an opportunity to transform contaminated sites into community assets that attract jobs and achieve broader economic development outcomes, while taking advantage of existing infrastructure. (kxlf.com)
  • Charitable gifts are used to make Harford County stronger through grant-making to local nonprofits and through scholarships. (daggerpress.com)
  • The Stabilization Trust serves as a bridge between financial institutions and localities by streamlining and standardizing the process of transferring bank-owned foreclosed properties - commonly known as Real Estate Owned (REO) - to local government and nonprofits. (wikipedia.org)
  • Deepen their knowledge about topics about policies, best practices and innovative approaches impacting the field, engaging with peers in the sector as well as with a variety of key stakeholders - including community leaders, policy advocates and local government practitioners. (fundersnetwork.org)
  • The arts also play a vital role in a community's quality of life and contribute to a vibrant local economy. (westerncity.com)
  • In addition to the CATE officers addressing the elderly community's needs, the Neighborhood Resource Officers, which are assigned to specific neighborhoods, also visit various Senior Centers throughout the city and build relationships with the Seniors as well as with the facilities employees and staff members. (who.int)
  • The project was designed to explore the potential of youth advocacy to increase community awareness and the community's capacity to generate both the demand for and a supply of community-relevant, health-promoting interventions. (cdc.gov)
  • Climate change directly impacts the safety and wellbeing of communities across the globe and has a disproportionate effect on low-income and other vulnerable people. (fundersnetwork.org)
  • There is a documented and prevalent unequal distribution of environmental degradation and pollution that disproportionally impacts low-income urban communities and communities of color. (urbanwaterslearningnetwork.org)
  • These initiatives focus on promoting sustainable tourism, supporting local communities, and minimizing negative impacts on the environment and culture. (andovar.com)
  • Make a donation to one of our network locations - ensuring your gift stays in the community of your choice, and that it directly impacts the patients and families in your neighborhood. (wakehealth.edu)
  • Cities can participate directly in youth arts programs that have lasting impacts. (westerncity.com)
  • Both large and small businesses enjoy support through networking opportunities, talent attraction initiatives and numerous other programs. (scottsdalechamber.com)
  • The intent of this chapter's recommendations is not only to make a case for raising the priority of childhood obesity prevention in our communities, but also to identify common interests that can spark collaborative community initiatives for addressing that goal. (nationalacademies.org)
  • A total of 83 percent of those initiatives relied on partners, ranging from hospitals to local public health departments. (shelterforce.org)
  • A primer on community benefit requirements is offered by St. Luke's Health Initiatives. (shelterforce.org)
  • This blog explores the significance of localization in the travel industry, the benefits of experiencing a destination's authentic culture through localized experiences, successful localization initiatives by travel companies, and tips for travelers on seeking out local experiences and supporting local communities. (andovar.com)
  • Seek recommendations for local guides, homestays, or community-based tourism initiatives to ensure an authentic and immersive experience. (andovar.com)
  • TNC seeks an accomplished executive to diversify public and donor support for the organization's conservation initiatives across Pennsylvania and Delaware, the Mid-Atlantic/Central Appalachians division, North America and internationally. (phennd.org)
  • A lot of villages are getting more involved with Age Friendly Community initiatives. (shareable.net)
  • HSHC's endowment is used to support community-based initiatives that provide Access to Care for all children. (dentistryiq.com)
  • Making our communities safer and improving the our justice system requires more input from Philly's communities," said Keir Bradford-Grey, Chief Defender for the Defender Association of Philadelphia , "It's great to see resources being dedicated to groups who have firsthand knowledge of what the people really want and need from our justice system. (phila.gov)
  • The City of Miami is also active in creating safer streets and promoting healthy lifestyles through its support of slower speed limits, Complete Streets design, and Active Design guidelines. (who.int)
  • Gather during our annual in-person GREEN meetings and TFN Annual Conferences to learn from place and peers, deepen relationships and support joint learning and collaborative efforts. (fundersnetwork.org)
  • Community members were trained in facilitation and leadership skills, and have since become involved in leadership roles in other important community-based planning and collaborative action. (planning.org)
  • As a collaborative the Food Justice Network works to support efforts like Local Food Hub's Fresh Farmarcy program to include fresh produce from local farms in a "CSA-style delivery" for families in low-income neighborhoods like Westhaven and Southwood. (cvilletomorrow.org)
  • Working in 72 countries, including all 50 United States, we use a collaborative approach that engages local communities, governments, the private sector, and other partners. (phennd.org)
  • School gardens bring everyone together in a collaborative effort: students, teachers, school staff, parents and neighborhood residents," said Freeholder Alexander Mirabella, who is Chairman of the Trust Fund. (ucnj.org)
  • Through a collaborative network of experts, data, and tools, the Tracking Program and its Tracking Network are actively informing state and local PHAs. (cdc.gov)
  • NCDM are developed through a collaborative workgroup of experts including partners, grantees, and data stewards called the Content Workgroup (CWG) and are adopted by the CDC as Tracking Network standards. (cdc.gov)
  • A local CDC's ability to leverage an anchor-sponsored initiative in Detroit provides a good example. (lincolninst.edu)
  • In collaboration with KC Healthy Kids, INC also launched Grown in Ivanhoe , a grassroots initiative that offers free workshops to Ivanhoe residents to teach them how to garden and supports a local farmers' market and network of farm stands. (countyhealthrankings.org)
  • Administered by ORP, this microgranting initiative focuses on soliciting community input to inform how people under county probation and parole supervision can best be supported and connected to services (such as workforce training, adult education, and primary healthcare), and how the City can build a more effective reentry services system. (phila.gov)
  • The Hive concept was launched in New York City in 2007 as a project of the Social Science Research Council, with support from MacArthur's digital media and learning initiative. (macfound.org)
  • José Morales, the Director of La Marqueta Retoña, an initiative to revive El Barrio's historic marketplace through the arts, music, community and culinary activities, partnered with Puerto Rican muralist Celso González to produce and curate this year's festival. (manhattantimesnews.com)
  • The Obama administration, through its Sustainable Communities Initiative, state and local agencies and progressive think-tanks all emphasize TOD as a means to achieve housing, transportation and environmental goals, often through public-private-partnerships. (streetsblog.org)
  • I started this initiative last year as Open Space Chairman to encourage students, school staff and parents grow healthy produce for students in their own schools and also to donate 30 percent of their harvest to local soup kitchens, food pantries, or community residents in need," said Freeholder Chairman Sergio Granados. (ucnj.org)
  • We have seen the use of eminent domain work well in Boston with the Dudley Street Neighborhood Initiative but that was, presumably, a slightly different kettle of fish in that a collective community decisionmaking process was already in place. (nonprofitquarterly.org)
  • Recently, the City's Solid Waste & Recycling Department has also focused efforts on its seniors, partnering with a local Senior Center to launch a full scale comprehensive waste and recycling initiative led by senior citizens. (who.int)
  • SaludableOmaha: Development of a Youth Advocacy Initiative to Increase Community Readiness for Obesity Prevention, 2011-2012. (cdc.gov)
  • This creative collaboration is set to expand as a result of $2.2 million in new support announced today by the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation in partnership with the Burberry Foundation, which also adds its digital expertise. (macfound.org)
  • Encourage the formation of Financial Education coalitions and collaboration to leverage existing resources and community assets. (wevonline.org)
  • The consequences of not having access to financial education are directly connected to the mental health and wellbeing of our communities which is why we must continue to address the root causes of these issues holistically and in collaboration. (wevonline.org)
  • This article was written in collaboration with the Urban Communities of Color Caucus which seeks to advance practices that strengthen existing diverse neighborhoods. (streetsblog.org)
  • Our Meet the Need Program, collaboration with Children's Hospital and Health Center's Pediatric Residency Program and Health Fairs, are just some of the community projects allowing CDHA to reach many more families each year. (dentistryiq.com)
  • At the heart of Meeting Place was the challenge to address this lack of diversity within neighborhood leadership, the lack of involvement in city decision-making processes at the neighborhood level, and the chance for residents to envision opportunities that would enhance their lives, strengthen their ties with each other, and increase community resiliency. (arts.gov)
  • It was a strategy based on the notion of creating "community resiliency" by helping neighborhoods to tap into, "the transformative power of the arts" in order to reset the neighborhoods' identity and move it towards more inclusive representation of the those that now lived there. (arts.gov)
  • Monthly programing will be centered around resiliency and sustainability at the local level tackling issues that directly impact the Charles Hadley Park community and its senior citizens. (who.int)
  • TFN's GREEN working group - which stands for Green, Renewable, Efficient, Equitable, Now - brings together local, regional and national funders to connect and learn, align thinking and strategy and support strategic collaborations and joint projects that advance sustainable, equitable and prosperous regions and communities. (fundersnetwork.org)
  • The GREEN working group helps funders connect and learn together, align around shared ideas and strategies and support strategic collaborations and joint projects that advance sustainable, equitable and prosperous regions and communities. (fundersnetwork.org)
  • Their purpose is to connect like-minded communities in their implementation efforts, giving insight into how others are tackling key challenges and what they've accomplished. (countyhealthrankings.org)
  • With the generous support of General Motors, we can connect youth with STEM on their terms, igniting their awareness of the value of play in imaginative thinking and creative problem-solving. (dbusiness.com)
  • Online neighborhoods have actually reinvented the method people connect, share understanding, and work together. (oliviaadam.com)
  • Boggs said, Local Food Hub also has a blog on its site that can connect residents to Community Supported Agriculture programs that they can sign up for. (cvilletomorrow.org)
  • In recent years, there has been a shift in the travel industry towards embracing localization, recognizing the importance of authentic experiences that connect travelers with the local communities they visit. (andovar.com)
  • There's additional contact information if people want to get in touch directly, or they can also reach out to use and we'll connect them to the local village. (shareable.net)
  • Scottsdale is dedicated to the success of its residents and business community. (scottsdalechamber.com)
  • We are thrilled to officially begin connecting residents in Havelock to our 100% fiber optic network as service installations start in the community," said Telly Whitfield, Metronet Government Affairs Director. (fiberopticsonline.com)
  • Metronet is ready to serve Havelock and deliver our unparalleled fiber optic speeds, reliability, and customer service to residents and businesses throughout the community. (fiberopticsonline.com)
  • Havelock residents will see Metronet trucks throughout the area as construction activities expand throughout the community. (fiberopticsonline.com)
  • Residents will receive communication by mail about construction activity in their neighborhood 30 days prior to starting. (fiberopticsonline.com)
  • Additional messaging, such as yard signs, will also be provided to notify residents of when construction is beginning in their neighborhood. (fiberopticsonline.com)
  • These neighborhood-based orchards will increase access to fresh, healthy food for urban residents while expanding tree canopy and promoting environmental sustainability. (mlb.com)
  • For each site, the project will train local residents to serve as volunteer orchard stewards and will provide the plant material, supplies, training and tools necessary to maintain the trees and grow a bountiful harvest of fruits, berries and nuts for the neighborhood. (mlb.com)
  • The CHNA defines how a hospital views the community it serves and the challenges residents face. (shelterforce.org)
  • By committing a certain amount of funds up front, residents can receive set amounts of produce from a local farm for a certain number of weeks. (cvilletomorrow.org)
  • Our integrated health care network incorporates hospitals, clinics, physician practices, diagnostic centers and other primary and specialty care facilities serving the residents of 24 counties in northwest North Carolina and southwest Virginia. (wakehealth.edu)
  • The Brooklyn Community Foundation, after getting feedback from people throughout the borough, gathers neighborhood residents to identify causes that need financial support and to recommend worthy projects. (philanthropy.com)
  • The Kids Dig In grant program helps to support the value that Union County residents place on preserving open space and fostering a healthy environment. (ucnj.org)
  • This project partnered with four neighborhood associations and a team of multidisciplinary artists to encourage new connections and relationships with residents who reflected the diversity within their own communities and to create artwork(s) that celebrate the people and places that make up each area. (arts.gov)
  • Project manger Marty Pottenger noticed that many of the new immigrants, along with many long time residents, were not attending neighborhood meetings where decisions were often made about important planning issues. (arts.gov)
  • Even those neighborhoods with strong civic associations rarely focused on the larger social and political challenges--like affordable housing, transportation, and job creation--which impacted the daily lives of residents. (arts.gov)
  • Basement apartments, which are not always legal, are popular options for lower income residents and people from immigrant communities in Chicago. (minnpost.com)
  • After the city received nearly 5 inches of rain in a matter of hours , 2,500 residents in the North Side neighborhoods of Portage Park, Edgewater, Rogers Park, West Ridge and Albany Park reported basement flooding. (minnpost.com)
  • Adding to the challenge of flooding, the neighborhoods hit by September's storm are home to large populations of immigrants and non-English speaking residents. (minnpost.com)
  • These Brownfields funds will advance projects and leverage investments that benefit residents in neighborhoods across the city. (kxlf.com)
  • Lastly, both groups do outreach in the community and provide information to residents and local events. (who.int)
  • Those neighborhoods are located in Census Tract 9, the city's poorest, and historically the home of much of the city's African American population. (planning.org)
  • Over the next six years the city's estimated $145 million housing fund will support the production of 1,800 affordable units for the entire city. (streetsblog.org)
  • The Stabilization Trust has received major support from the Ford Foundation and MacArthur Foundation, among other leaders in the philanthropic community. (wikipedia.org)
  • The Davie Medical Center Board has approved the formation of a Philanthropic Advisory Group, the first of its kind dedicated to supporting Davie Medical Center (DMC). (wakehealth.edu)
  • Philanthropic support gives us an edge in securing the technology, equipment and facilities that not all community hospitals can enjoy. (wakehealth.edu)
  • In addition to philanthropic support, senior leaders and department heads were encouraged to use HPHC service and giving days to focus on healthy eating and active living. (tpi.org)
  • GREEN funders have especially focused on place-based solutions, field-building and supporting key networks and partnerships. (fundersnetwork.org)
  • Since then, the group has expanded its focus to climate mitigation and adaptation, equitable and sustainable communities and partnerships for sustainability that include partnering with the Urban Sustainability Directors Network . (fundersnetwork.org)
  • Partners for Places has invested in U.S. and Canadian communities, building partnerships between local government sustainability leaders and place-based foundations and supporting projects that promote equitable and sustainable communities. (fundersnetwork.org)
  • They also offer networking chances, facilitating collaborations and partnerships that can cause individual and professional growth. (oliviaadam.com)
  • Moreover, these neighborhoods help with networking opportunities, partnerships, and cooperations that can cause personal and professional growth. (oliviaadam.com)
  • In October of 2010, the City of Asheville, North Carolina, received a TIGER II Planning Grant to support the sustainability of neighborhoods in Asheville that lay between its downtown and the French Broad River. (planning.org)
  • That means affordable subscription prices, universal access to connected devices, and a population equipped with digital skills are now vital characteristics of a healthy neighborhood, city, state, or country. (brookings.edu)
  • To increase access to fresh, healthy foods in a Kansas City, MO neighborhood greatly affected by the economic downturn, the Ivanhoe Neighborhood Council (INC), the Greater Kansas City Food Policy Coalition , and KC Healthy Kids partnered to champion local urban agriculture efforts. (countyhealthrankings.org)
  • INC and partners launched a coordinated advocacy campaign in support of local urban agriculture activities, and the city council responded with an ordinance that helped eliminate barriers to growing food locally by creating separate definitions for home gardens, community gardens, and CSA farms. (countyhealthrankings.org)
  • Leaders from communities around the world visit this great city in hopes of being able to replicate its livability, character and diversity. (scottsdalechamber.com)
  • The community has grown dramatically since its incorporation in 1951 - from one square mile to 185 square miles, and its long, narrow shape lends itself to different character areas from the older, more densely populated and urban southern part of the city to the largely rural and high-end residential areas of the north. (scottsdalechamber.com)
  • The city offers a mix of lifestyle options for all income levels and living preferences, such as modern urban living, high-end estates and family neighborhoods. (scottsdalechamber.com)
  • City officials interested in adding their community to Metronet's growing list of "Certified Gigabit Cities Powered by Metronet" may visit metronet.com/gigabit-city or contact Eddie Massengale, Metronet Sr. Director of Business Development & Government Affairs at [email protected] or at 423-280-9031. (fiberopticsonline.com)
  • Meanwhile, on the level of city and state politics, the response by immigration activists to this common challenge seems to have converged around two key demands: a) rent cancelation, and b) a state fund to support immigrant workers who have been excluded from government coronavirus aid, financed by a tax on billionaires. (jhimmigrantsolidarity.org)
  • The new funding will enable the Hive to develop additional learning opportunities for Chicago teens in libraries, museums, schools, and arts venues in neighborhoods across the city. (macfound.org)
  • This chapter focuses on the local community, using the term "community" to refer to the town, city, or other type of geographic entity where people share common institutions and, usually, a local government. (nationalacademies.org)
  • City support is only in a few areas so far, including San Francisco, but we're really hoping this trend will continue. (shareable.net)
  • Each neighborhood or surrounding city might have their own spoke, then they all work together to help spread out the resources. (shareable.net)
  • For example, the City of San Fernando invests directly in an award-winning Mariachi Master Apprentice Program. (westerncity.com)
  • These tragic events rocked the community," says Rhyena Halpern, assistant director of the Community Services Department of the City of Palo Alto. (westerncity.com)
  • The City of Pasadena's Arts & Culture Commission invests directly in children and youth. (westerncity.com)
  • Funding from the City of Pasadena allowed About Productions to conduct additional workshops in local high schools, and one teacher said her students now want to explore their own cultural history and create a play as well. (westerncity.com)
  • After displaying artwork from the Vallejo Community Arts Foundation's youth summer camp program, the City of Vallejo opted to remove the 1970s artwork in city hall and invest in a professional art-hanging system. (westerncity.com)
  • Having a 40% vacancy rate twenty years ago, the city now has a population of over 66,000 and hosts a large immigrant population and a rich tapestry of 19 neighborhoods. (arts.gov)
  • EPA is proud to support the city of Missoula, as well as the impressive network of community and business leaders dedicated to the vitality of the city, as they continue to find opportunities to clean up and restore properties to productive use," said EPA regional administrator Gregory Sopkin in a press release. (kxlf.com)
  • The City is also recognized as a bicycle-friendly community by the League of American Bicyclists. (who.int)
  • Currently, the CDC’s Tracking Program funds health departments in 25 states and New York City (referred to as grantees) to build and maintain local Tracking programs and networks. (cdc.gov)
  • This microgranting is part of the broader work around Neighborhood Resource Centers, and will be managed by HR&A Advisors. (phila.gov)
  • Arts programs benefit not only the young people who participate but also the broader community. (westerncity.com)
  • Online communities promote a sense of belonging and provide a platform for members to exchange ideas, seek advice, and gain insights from experts and peers alike. (oliviaadam.com)
  • In some instances, a mutually beneficial dynamic evolves between an anchor institution and its community, creating economically sustainable commercial corridors, vibrant streets, and dense, diverse neighborhoods. (lincolninst.edu)
  • Each unique in their own way, these trees are powerhouses for providing ecosystem services such as air pollution removal, stormwater pollution capture, carbon sequestration, and urban heat regulation, making forests essential green infrastructure for any healthy, vibrant community. (mlb.com)
  • Economically, spending locally strengthens your community. (usbank.com)
  • These funds will aid under-served and economically disadvantaged communities, including neighborhoods located in Opportunity Zones, in assessing and cleaning up abandoned industrial and commercial properties. (kxlf.com)
  • An Opportunity Zone is an economically-distressed community where new investment, under certain conditions, may be eligible for preferential tax treatment. (kxlf.com)
  • While the issues that the communities face are varied, each organization is engaging youth to raise awareness and to create solutions. (urbanwaterslearningnetwork.org)
  • Nonprofit organization Local Food Hub has partnered with several local farms for a weekly drive-through farmers market. (cvilletomorrow.org)
  • The organization is also travelling with veterinarians into the Lahaina community to treat animal medical needs on-site. (hawaiicommunityfoundation.org)
  • We spoke with Natalie Galucia, executive director of the Village to Village Network , an organization based in St. Louis, Missouri, that helps communities establish and manage their own senior villages. (shareable.net)
  • They have the unique identity of the town or neighborhood but then have the overall broad umbrella identity of the entire organization. (shareable.net)
  • Soon after September 11, 2001, HPHC empowered every colleague every year to select a local non-profit organization to receive a $500 Community Spirit mini-grant to memorialize those who died in the attacks. (tpi.org)
  • The Development and Communications Coordinator will support WSA's Executive Director and Board of Directors to manage the execution of the WSA Development and Communications Plan including management of donor base, communication coordination and brand awareness for the organization. (chesapeakenetwork.org)
  • A hotline sponsored by the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN), the nation's largest anti-sexual assault organization. (cdc.gov)
  • The largest federal transit program, New Starts, strongly favors projects that incorporate TOD, and many state and local governments have created expedited approval processes, incentives and zoning and land use policies that foster TOD. (streetsblog.org)
  • Local governments are providing more support as they realize the importance of senior villages. (shareable.net)
  • That will just create that much more motivation on local governments to break free from the Wall Street banks. (nonprofitquarterly.org)
  • Several longstanding funders in the GREEN working group (The Kendeda Fund, New York Community Trust, The Summit Foundation and the Surdna Foundation) partnered with TFN and the Urban Sustainability Directors Network in 2011 to create the Partners for Places grant program. (fundersnetwork.org)
  • Receiving the $14.6 million TIGER VI Implementation Grant to implement the plans developed during the TIGER II process was an affirmation of the significant value of the planning process and its success in marshalling community support for sustainability. (planning.org)
  • DELTA FOCUS grantees support IPV prevention at the national, state and local level through strategies that address the structural determinants of health at the outer layers (societal and community) of the social-ecological model. (cdc.gov)
  • TNC is also deeply committed to building a strong culture of philanthropy that engages ALL staff and board members in active solicitation of donor support for transformative conservation that reaches across state boundaries. (phennd.org)
  • Survey responses will directly inform the priorities and content of the Climate Action Plan on issues such as clean transportation, sustainable buildings, renewable energy, and recycling. (cabq.gov)
  • Helga Garza, Executive Director Agri-Cultura network, a cooperative of 38 small scale farmers developing a local and regional sustainable and regenerative food system, said, "Soil health and climate change are our top priority of concern along with water stability. (cabq.gov)
  • On the basis of our experiences in using the CRM model with this community, we propose a new model to guide future development of a sustainable social movement for childhood obesity prevention. (cdc.gov)
  • If broadband is essential infrastructure, then regulation and public policy should support every American community having equitable access to broadband and the skills necessary to use it. (brookings.edu)
  • Over the past year, Brookings Metro and the National Digital Inclusion Alliance pursued research to understand the connections between broadband and health and equity, as well as assess the gaps in broadband access and adoption, the market and policy barriers that lead to those gaps, and promising points of intervention for local, state, and federal leaders to deliver shared value to individuals and entire communities. (brookings.edu)
  • The YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago, Free Spirit Media, Art Institute of Chicago, Yollocalli, Digital Youth Network, and YOUmedia at the Chicago Public Library are collaborating to establish a committee of youth leaders, "Hive ambassadors," to integrate youth voice and leadership into all Hive activities, culminating in a Hive Chicago youth summit. (macfound.org)
  • With its detailed suite of functions and tools, Mighty Networks empowers developers and neighborhood leaders to develop flourishing communities centered around their shared interests. (oliviaadam.com)
  • Mighty Networks is an all-in-one platform that permits developers, business owners, and neighborhood leaders to build and support their own online communities. (oliviaadam.com)
  • Mighty Networks uses a range of features and functionalities that empower neighborhood leaders to develop immersive and engaging experiences for their members. (oliviaadam.com)
  • Customizable Community Spaces: With Mighty Networks, neighborhood leaders can design and tailor their neighborhood areas to reflect their brand and worths. (oliviaadam.com)
  • 2000). In recent years, many public health professionals and community leaders have recognized the need for community involvement in preventing disease and promoting healthful lifestyles. (nationalacademies.org)
  • Donors from the community and leaders of Lexington Medical Center (LMC) again have collaborated to bring the latest medical advancement to their community, in the form of the da Vinci robotic surgery technology. (wakehealth.edu)
  • Through the support of engaged community leaders, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Wilkes Medical Center provides many opportunities to give back. (wakehealth.edu)
  • The NoVo Foundation's decision to allocate $90 million to support the advancement of girls of color grew directly from a yearlong tour listening to girls of color, leaders of the movement, and organizers. (philanthropy.com)
  • Our funders come together to address interrelated challenges that impact people and communities, such as climate mitigation and resilience and land use and development practices. (fundersnetwork.org)
  • Talk to friends and family about different online or social media networks that you can use to let people know you are safe after a disaster. (cdc.gov)
  • The true first responders in any emergency are the everyday people living and working in their communities. (cdc.gov)
  • As MDI's President Susan Mosey notes, "It is important to have local people shepherding this work on a day-to-day basis. (lincolninst.edu)
  • In St. Louis, developers worked on a project that came to be called Continuum, a sophisticated phone-based system for matching local homeless people with nearby shelters. (ieee.org)
  • These new microgrant programs will give community groups the power to help system-involved people without the filter of government," District Attorney Larry Krasner said. (phila.gov)
  • NRCs will be a network of community centers where people on county probation and parole report to their probation officer in or near their own neighborhood and access services and resources alongside family members and neighbors. (phila.gov)
  • Of more concern is that this impact disproportionately affects women and historically marginalized communities- people already experiencing a lack of access to affordable mental health services and the Financial Education and support they need. (wevonline.org)
  • Trees are an incredibly important part of life on Earth and One Tree Planted is committed to planting trees wherever they are needed most, whether that be large scale global reforestation projects or urban forestry projects that directly serve communities and the people living in them, like the orchards that will be planted across metro Atlanta with this project. (mlb.com)
  • They create a sense of belonging, fostering an encouraging environment where people can find support, motivation, and important insights. (oliviaadam.com)
  • By leveraging the power of online communities, individuals can tap into a large network of like-minded people and industry experts, empowering themselves with the necessary abilities and knowledge to prosper in their chosen fields. (oliviaadam.com)
  • P revention of obesity in children and youth is, ultimately, about community -extending beyond individuals and families and often beyond geographic boundaries to encompass groups of people who share values and institutions (Pate et al. (nationalacademies.org)
  • Achieving the vision of Healthy People 2010 -"healthy people in healthy communities"-depends on the capacity of communities to foster social norms that support energy balance and a physically active lifestyle (DHHS, 2000b). (nationalacademies.org)
  • We want to support them in advancing this new paradigm to create more opportunities for low-income people and communities. (shelterforce.org)
  • The Maui Strong Fund is providing financial resources to support the immediate and long-term recovery needs for the people and places affected by the devastating Maui wildfires. (hawaiicommunityfoundation.org)
  • Located across 24 counties in northwest North Carolina and southwest Virginia, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is fortunate to play a part in the health and well-being of so many people in our communities. (wakehealth.edu)
  • She also knew that Portland's neighborhood associations were small, often consisting of fewer than 10 active members and containing very few or no people of color, tenants, or young adults. (arts.gov)
  • With this guidance from and support at the highest levels, HPHC Foundation moved to address the issue not through diet and restriction, but by teaching people life skills around eating better and moving more. (tpi.org)
  • We wanted to meet people who were doing things at the grassroots level, who were getting the attention of policymakers, who were effective in reaching communities directly. (tpi.org)
  • Then they went out to talk with people in each community, going beyond the pictures and reports received. (tpi.org)
  • A Vegas County housing official said working with the trust is the sort of tweak that may move the Neighborhood Stabilization Program closer to its goals, but the rate at which this occurs depends on how many banks work with the trust, and how many houses banks release onto the trusts's lists. (wikipedia.org)
  • This process, known as an anchor strategy, provides the framework that guides local efforts to work with institutions to capitalize on and maximize the impact of their presence. (lincolninst.edu)
  • But in practice, the community and its institutions must work together to redefine how to align and leverage their goals, economic interests, and activities to achieve a win-win outcome. (lincolninst.edu)
  • Many anchor strategies benefit from having strong local partners to shepherd the work. (lincolninst.edu)
  • Although they often work in coalition with others, these groups naturally concentrate on issues that impact their particular communities. (jhimmigrantsolidarity.org)
  • Online community platforms have reinvented the way individuals link, share knowledge, and work together. (oliviaadam.com)
  • Of course, within each local community there are many interdependent smaller networks of residential neighborhoods, faith-based communities, work communities, and social communities. (nationalacademies.org)
  • The Coordinator will report directly to the WSA Executive Director, and will work primarily in the WSA office located at the Arlington Echo Outdoor Education Center (975 Indian Landing Road, Millersville, MD). (chesapeakenetwork.org)
  • Among those things we do well is work with federal and community partners to create lasting value by cleaning up old environmental damage and redeveloping sites that would otherwise sit idle. (kxlf.com)
  • They also work directly with an Elder-Links program to help identify and report victims of elder abuse. (who.int)
  • What can funders do to make sure that "green" is more than a trendy buzzword - and that green strategies actually reduce the carbon footprints and energy costs of buildings and transportation networks, enhance the health and vitality of neighborhoods and address the urgency of the climate crises? (fundersnetwork.org)
  • Since its pilot, the Stabilization Trust has expanded its program to 115 NSP-funded local buyers representing more than 250 localities across 38 states. (wikipedia.org)
  • The Trust has hammered out agreements with major lenders to standardize acquisitions and let recipients of federal Neighborhood Stabilization Program funding get a first look at new foreclosures. (wikipedia.org)
  • The Stabilization Trust accomplishes this goal in two ways: The Stabilization Trust helps state and local programs acquire foreclosed and abandoned properties from financial institutions through its REO Property Acquisition Program by: Acting as a single point of contact with the leading financial institutions holding and managing these properties, thus saving considerable time and effort for local housing providers seeking to acquire foreclosed and abandoned houses. (wikipedia.org)
  • Midtown Detroit Inc. ( midtowndetroitinc.org ) manages Live Midtown ( livemidtown.org ), an employer-assisted housing program supported by Wayne State University, Henry Ford Medical System, and Detroit Medical Center. (lincolninst.edu)
  • The Pasadena Arts & Culture Commission also supports the Northwest Student Ambassador Program for high-school students by hiring them to serve as docents during ArtsNight Pasadena. (westerncity.com)
  • The Association funds our Children's Dental Health Center, School-Based Program, and other programs reaching out to the children of our community. (dentistryiq.com)
  • Our school-based program, established in 1996, sends dentists to local low-income schools. (dentistryiq.com)
  • With a renewed focus on data-driven decision-making, the CDC’s Tracking Program emphasizes dissemination of actionable data to public health practitioners, policy makers, and communities. (cdc.gov)
  • This article serves as a detailed landscape on the Tracking Program and Tracking Network and the Tracking Program’s leading performance measure, “public health actions. (cdc.gov)
  • Tracking PHAs are qualitative statements addressing a local problem or situation, the role of the state or local Tracking Program, how the problem or situation was addressed, and the action taken. (cdc.gov)
  • More than 400 PHAs have been reported by funded state and local health departments since the Tracking Program began collecting PHAs in 2005. (cdc.gov)
  • Three case studies are provided to illustrate the use of the Tracking Program resources and data on the Tracking Network, and the diversity of actions taken. (cdc.gov)
  • In 2009, the CDC’s National Environmental Public Health Tracking Program (Tracking Program) launched the Tracking Network, becoming the first surveillance system to offer environmental data and public health data in a single, integrated repository. (cdc.gov)
  • The CDC’s Tracking Network, a distinct product of the CDC’s National Tracking Program, is a multitiered, online surveillance system with components at the local, state, and federal levels. (cdc.gov)
  • We developed a pilot program in South Omaha, a Nebraska Latino community, based on the community readiness model (CRM), called SaludableOmaha. (cdc.gov)
  • Our program generated infrastructure and materials to support the growth and institutionalization of youth advocacy as a means of increasing community readiness for addressing obesity prevention. (cdc.gov)
  • In NeighborWorks America's new five-year strategic plan (2017-2021), one of our most significant transitions is recognition that many members of our network are increasingly broadening and deepening their cross-sector collaborations. (shelterforce.org)
  • One of the diverse sectors in which our network members are increasingly active, often through new types of collaborations, is health. (shelterforce.org)
  • We compile a weekly email with local events, resources, national conferences, calls for proposals, grant, volunteer and job opportunities in the higher education and nonprofit sectors. (phennd.org)
  • Missoula is among 151 communities across the nation receiving over $65.6 million in EPA Brownfields funding through their Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund, and Cleanup Grant programs. (kxlf.com)
  • Ever said his own brightly colored pieces seek to bring awareness to social issues, particularly those affecting the Latino community. (manhattantimesnews.com)
  • The U.S. EPA supports raising awareness about environmental issues and encourages community involvement in environmental solutions. (urbanwaterslearningnetwork.org)
  • Through the creation and implementation of Mayah's Lot materials, CUER raises awareness about environmental injustice and offers the means for communities to get involoved. (urbanwaterslearningnetwork.org)
  • Strengthens sexual violence prevention efforts by supporting increased awareness, education and training, and the operation of hotlines. (cdc.gov)
  • Community-based obesity prevention efforts differ from those of school and home settings (Pate et al. (nationalacademies.org)
  • We used CRM to explore the potential of youth advocacy to shift individual and community norms regarding obesity prevention in South Omaha and to advocate for health-promoting community environments. (cdc.gov)
  • Little research has focused on how to create demand for policies, environments, and programs supporting obesity prevention in communities. (cdc.gov)
  • The Stabilization Trust also provides greater access to flexible financing for neighborhood stabilization activities. (wikipedia.org)
  • They employ large workforces, occupy and manage big pieces of real estate, purchase vast quantities of goods and services, attract investment through capital projects and research activities, and provide local constituents access to food, retail, and other amenities. (lincolninst.edu)
  • Community-based planning was supported through inventory activities throughout the planning process. (planning.org)
  • By engaging with locals, participating in traditional activities, and exploring off-the-beaten-path locations, travelers gain insights into the rich heritage and traditions of the place they are visiting. (andovar.com)
  • These activities provide opportunities for hands-on experiences and interactions with locals, fostering cultural exchange and creating cherished memories. (andovar.com)
  • Current activities are focused on the railroad neighborhood of Westside, which is located within a Qualified Opportunity Zone, and the Bitterroot Spur Corridor. (kxlf.com)
  • UNHCR has trained 72 community health workers and 413 community health volunteers on surveil ance activities. (who.int)
  • Terrorist activities, thefts from biological laboratories, or information received from police agencies may impart forewarning if provided in a timely, discrete manner to appropriate offices of the local healthcare network. (medscape.com)
  • In theory, the value of engaging anchor institutions to achieve positive neighborhood or community outcomes is self-evident: all parties benefit, and it's a smart way to do business. (lincolninst.edu)
  • Broadband's applications are so far-reaching that these physical networks directly and indirectly affect a wide range of conditions that impact health and life outcomes, known as social determinants of health (SDOH). (brookings.edu)
  • These gaps persist across all kinds of places: in every single state, regardless of density levels, from small towns to urban neighborhoods, and among demographic groups of all races, educational attainments, and income levels. (brookings.edu)
  • The Women's Giving Circle of Harford County, founded in 2010, is dedicated to engagin gwomen of all generations in the power of community philanthropy to address the needs of women and families. (daggerpress.com)
  • Community Foundation of Harford County, founded in 2007, is supported by the community through donations, enabling individuals, families and businesses to leave a legacy to benefit the causes they care about. (daggerpress.com)
  • Rise is advocating for affordable, accessible child care for all NYC families-including respite and community-based child care to support parents in emergencies or when last-minute child care needs arise. (risemagazine.org)
  • The raised beds of the community garden support production of fresh food for local families and serves as an outdoor classroom for the University of Missouri Extension's Eating From the Garden. (countyhealthrankings.org)
  • Some of the most immediate on-the-ground needs of individuals and families are being addressed by local groups through direct assistance and mutual aid. (jhimmigrantsolidarity.org)
  • Families eat the food they can access, and fresh, healthy food often is less accessible - if available at all - in lower-income neighborhoods. (tpi.org)
  • Research indicates that addressing childhood obesity requires a comprehensive societal approach involving individuals, families, and the community (4). (cdc.gov)
  • This select group has the direct experience required to understand the demands of a professional athlete's lifestyle and how to best support it, while also being uniquely positioned with the brand, tools and resources to meet the distinct real estate needs of this clientele. (webnewswire.com)
  • With a focus on assisting individuals develop and enhance their individual brand name, Brand Skool offers a range of resources, courses, and networking opportunities. (oliviaadam.com)
  • With Mighty Networks, community contractors can develop a branded area where members can link, share material, participate in conversations, and gain access to special resources. (oliviaadam.com)
  • The Chesapeake Network is a site for sharing resources, webinars, events, jobs, and more, hosted by the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay . (chesapeakenetwork.org)
  • The storm's impact lasted far longer than the initial downpour, straining resources and creating problems in these communities. (minnpost.com)
  • These resources are managed by the National Domestic Violence Hotline (NDVH) and offer real-time one-on-one support from trained Peer Advocates. (cdc.gov)
  • CRM is an important tool for addressing issues such as childhood obesity in underserved communities because it provides a framework for matching interventions to the community. (cdc.gov)
  • 001). Sodium consumption was inversely associated with older age, higher education, and low glomerular filtration rate but was directly associated with being male, current smoking, and obesity. (cdc.gov)
  • In this study, sodium consumption was directly associated with male sex, obesity, and current smoking but was inversely associated with older age and higher education. (cdc.gov)
  • Healthy communities more quickly and easily recover from disasters. (cdc.gov)
  • A paper summarizing the results of the survey, co-authored by Sarah Norman, NeighborWorks' director of healthy homes and communities, is now in peer review at the journal Cities & Health and is summarized in a blog post on Harvard's Joint Center for Housing Studies website. (shelterforce.org)
  • Healthy Smiles, Healthy Children, the Foundation of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, was established in 1987 by the AAPD to support and promote service, education, and research that advances the oral health of infants and children through adolescence, including those with special health care needs. (dentistryiq.com)
  • and/or 3) provide support services to individuals impacted by the criminal justice system. (phila.gov)
  • If there is not a specific community benefits department, the responsibility often is delegated to individuals in finance or marketing. (shelterforce.org)
  • thus, empowering individuals and communities to increase control over the health determinants through the creation of policies, and educational components in a broad dimension of interlinked interpretations and systems. (bvsalud.org)
  • By embracing localization, travel companies and destinations can provide visitors with more meaningful and immersive experiences, while also supporting and empowering local communities. (andovar.com)
  • With access to 100% fiber optic internet, customers will experience ultra-high-speed service that connects directly to their home or business, bringing symmetrical upload and download speeds right to their device, free of buffering. (fiberopticsonline.com)
  • Speaking specifically for Local Food Hub, we were founded with the dual mission of supporting farmers and increasing community access to local food," said Portia Boggs, the Hub's communications director. (cvilletomorrow.org)
  • The strong community participation has created community support for these improvements, which either have already been constructed or will be constructed in the TIGER VI project. (planning.org)
  • Even with an underwhelming turnout of around 27.5 percent - not necessarily due to boycott, but possibly popular disillusionment, which is no less political - Saied will introduce the new constitution regardless, with 94.6 percent who voted supporting the new constitution, and no minimum participation threshold. (wagingnonviolence.org)
  • The project includes a strong participation component, as artists engaged directly with local students as apprentices. (manhattantimesnews.com)
  • should be integrated with health programs and use social and epidemiological criteria with the participation of the community to establish priorities that do not imply social exclusion' 10 . (bvsalud.org)
  • Benefits of Online Community Platforms. (oliviaadam.com)
  • Online neighborhood platforms provide many advantages to their members. (oliviaadam.com)
  • As online communities continue to evolve, the potential for individual and professional development through platforms like Brand name Skool is endless. (oliviaadam.com)
  • Whatever you are able to afford can make a real, immediate difference to immigrant communities in Jackson Heights and beyond. (jhimmigrantsolidarity.org)
  • But the pandemic has created an urgent common challenge: a struggle for basic survival that's shared by all working-class immigrant communities. (jhimmigrantsolidarity.org)
  • If the community is skeptical of a fully anchor-driven effort, a partnership with a local, trusted intermediary can provide legitimacy. (lincolninst.edu)
  • Communities in Action provide examples of strategies or tools in action. (countyhealthrankings.org)
  • With world-class research universities, a strong and flexible community college system and exceptional public, charter and private school options, this part of the Valley is well served to prepare and provide a quality workforce. (scottsdalechamber.com)
  • Testimonials highlight the platform's capability to provide a supportive and nurturing community that fosters development, partnership, and knowing. (oliviaadam.com)
  • It also has coordinated with the Food Justice Network to incorporate fresh fruits and vegetables to its ongoing efforts to provide food to communities in Charlottesville. (cvilletomorrow.org)
  • It's starting to grow from just impacting the members, to really wanting to provide impact throughout the entire community. (shareable.net)
  • Two counties, Montgomery County in Maryland and Fairfax County in Virginia both have either a part-time or full-time staff person that's the village liaison to provide information for villages that are starting and provide additional support and funding for operating villages. (shareable.net)
  • The hubs then provide support and cost sharing to localized spokes of the village. (shareable.net)
  • They can provide referrals or assist with training and other needs related to responding or preventing dating violence in schools and communities. (cdc.gov)
  • Talk to your local or state health department about becoming a triage center to distribute medical supplies and medication during an emergency. (cdc.gov)
  • Rise has identified three priority advocacy issues for 2022-2023: child care, mandated reporting and mental health supports. (risemagazine.org)
  • This article will explore some of the ways you can feel more connected with your community to improve your mental health. (lifetrixcorner.com)
  • Consequently, they have attempted to capitalize on the naturally occurring strengths, capacities, and social structures of local communities to institute health-promoting change. (nationalacademies.org)
  • Many factors in the community setting affect the health of children and youth. (nationalacademies.org)
  • This is increasingly acknowledged and in fact, current law requires nonprofit hospitals to think beyond medical care to community health. (shelterforce.org)
  • If your properties are small, consider creating a local network of properties interested in a housing/health partnership. (shelterforce.org)
  • Also do some research and find the hospital's community health needs assessment (CHNA) and Schedule H (part of its 990 IRS form). (shelterforce.org)
  • Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Davie Medical Center is grateful for the community support it receives, especially among those who have been patients and want to give back. (wakehealth.edu)
  • Be a part of Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist High Point Medical Center's long history by making a gift to continue its significant legacy in the community. (wakehealth.edu)
  • Caring for the community for more than 60 years, Wilkes Medical Center promotes the region's health by consistently being an exceptional and compassionate care provider. (wakehealth.edu)
  • Update on the Community Health Concerns Database. (cdc.gov)
  • Private physicians and state and local health departments were relied on in a passive surveillance system to identify travelers with suspected plague not detected at airports. (cdc.gov)
  • The CDC’s National Environmental Public Health Tracking Network (Tracking Network), a Web-based system with components at the national, state, and local levels, houses environmental public health data used to inform public health actions (PHAs) to improve community health. (cdc.gov)
  • The Tracking Network includes a core set of nationally consistent data and measures (NCDM) composed of health, environmental exposures, and environmental hazards data. (cdc.gov)
  • It's actually pretty amazing to stand here for, I don't know, almost 16 years, I guess, and see many of the faces that we have grown up with as we have been working to understand the health effects in the community that was near the World Trade Center. (cdc.gov)
  • So I'm the Medical Director of the World Trade Center Environmental Health Center for the survivors and community members, and my background, as you've heard, is really I began as an asthma doctor, asthma and environmental issues were my interest, and I've been at NYU and at Bellevue and at Health + Hospitals for many, many, many years, and I'm now a professor there. (cdc.gov)
  • Medical support falls within the realms of public health, emergency medical services, and traditional fixed site health care. (medscape.com)
  • Implementation of a strategic neighborhood-revitalization plan, called GreenNFit , in the Old Hill neighborhood of Springfield. (businesswest.com)
  • President and CEO of Revitalize Community Development Corp. (businesswest.com)
  • When Colleen Loveless came to Revitalize Community Development Corp . almost 10 years ago, she really didn't think it would be a long stay. (businesswest.com)
  • A properly funded community development corporation (CDC) or community development financial institution (CDFI) with a local representative at its helm can be an effective intermediary. (lincolninst.edu)
  • In this article, we will check out the functionalities, benefits, and success stories connected with Mighty Networks, highlighting its function in fostering significant connections and driving collective development. (oliviaadam.com)
  • Gen Fujioka is the senior policy advocate with the National Coalition for Asian Pacific American Community Development. (streetsblog.org)
  • So far, smart growth in Seattle doesn't add up," says Ken Katahira, housing development staff for InterIm Community Development Association, a nonprofit that has built affordable housing and a community garden in the neighborhood. (streetsblog.org)
  • As a result, you will find a culture that supports and inspires conservation achievement and personal development, both within the workplace and beyond. (phennd.org)
  • This case study describes the development of a pilot project in an underserved Latino community in Omaha, Nebraska. (cdc.gov)
  • Colleen utilizes her strong skill set in business, her professional network, and her entrepreneurial spirit to directly improve the lives of others and to rebuild neighborhoods in our community. (businesswest.com)
  • Colleen utilizes her strong skill set in business, her professional network, and her entrepreneurial spirit to directly improve the lives of others and to rebuild neighborhoods in our community," wrote a group of RCDC's board members, led by Chairman Gregg Desmarais, as they nominated her for the Women of Impact award. (businesswest.com)
  • In times of crisis, small businesses depend on their community to rally behind them. (dakotaelectric.com)
  • In particular, aim to avoid chains and opt to support small businesses instead. (usbank.com)
  • Since many small retailers are strained due to current economic pressures, you may also choose to shop for necessities, specialty items or gifts in nearby neighborhoods who could also benefit from additional financial support right now. (usbank.com)
  • You can feel more connected with your community by supporting your local small businesses. (lifetrixcorner.com)
  • Prioritize local experiences when planning your trip. (andovar.com)
  • Also, participate in any special events you might hear about, like garage sales, food drives, raffles, auctions, etc that are being held by local church groups. (lifetrixcorner.com)
  • fundraising campaign, gathering direct donations to six local immigrant-led groups providing mutual aid, support, and solidarity during the pandemic. (jhimmigrantsolidarity.org)
  • Our community is using social media to network for neighboring mom-and-pop shops and providing innovative solutions for marketing online. (dakotaelectric.com)
  • Sauvante says, "With Facebook and the other social networking sites, we could potentially get a viral dissemination of it, both inside and outside the Occupy movement," Sauvante said. (nonprofitquarterly.org)
  • Although interventions that address social and environmental factors exist, processes that create demand for policy and environmental change within communities have not been identified. (cdc.gov)
  • Increasingly, critical learning will take place both in and out of school, and will draw more directly on relevant and exciting content and experiences that harness the best of what digital tools, design thinking, and real world mentors have to offer. (macfound.org)
  • A vacant double lot next to the Nutter Ivanhoe Neighborhood Center has been transformed into a public park with a playground, picnic tables, a walking trail, and a community garden. (countyhealthrankings.org)
  • A solo educational workshop took place at the Beaudoin Village Boys and Girls Club, located in a public housing neighborhood that is near the headwaters of Day Brook. (urbanwaterslearningnetwork.org)
  • Schools and universities are closed, and that is a huge market for local farmers," Boggs said. (cvilletomorrow.org)
  • The drive-through market is the most direct way we are supporting our farmers, but we are also working with our farmers to find as many markets as possible. (cvilletomorrow.org)
  • Planning before an emergency is the best protection for your family and community. (cdc.gov)
  • Join emergency alert networks that can send notifications directly to your computer and phone. (cdc.gov)
  • We also continue our 'Neighborhood Emergency! (jhimmigrantsolidarity.org)
  • One Tree Planted seeks to support environmental justice and achieve tree equity by supporting communities in reaching their urban forestry goals, especially as it relates to planting new trees in neighborhoods that need them most. (mlb.com)
  • But intrinsic to any definition of a community is that it seeks to protect for its members what is shared and valued . (nationalacademies.org)
  • This report seeks to fill in some of those gaps with snapshots from four communities of color that have been impacted by various stages of TOD in the cities of Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles and Minneapolis-Saint Paul, respectively. (streetsblog.org)
  • These included a community survey, designed by master's in geography students from Appalachian State University, who mentored community members in design, delivery and analysis of the survey. (planning.org)
  • Metronet is committed to bringing state-of-the-art telecommunication services to communities - services that are comparable or superior to those offered in large metropolitan areas. (fiberopticsonline.com)
  • Make a positive impact on the well-being of our community and ensure state-of-the-art heath care is accessible to you right here at home. (wakehealth.edu)
  • TNC has directly contributed to nearly 100k acres protected in the state to date, of which 82k are managed by TNC and a further 68k bound by other agreements. (phennd.org)
  • That will regulate the future of what we are doing collectively as a community to be a state that is food secure. (cabq.gov)