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The year is 2015 and Seattle's Office of Planning & Community Development releases its 2035 plan but this plan does not reflect the beauty, strength, resilience or future of Seattle's Black community. Recognizing the need for a more inclusive approach that prioritized the importance of even more intentional and focused community engagement, Africatown Community Land Trust was established. The vision was clear: vibrant and thriving Black communities in Seattle (and beyond) through collaborative and mindful development strategies and partnerships. We continue to build on this vision in partnership with Community as well as partners and supporters of the work. Today, as part of our Build Legacy #legacyinaction 2023 Giving Campaign, we embark on a storytelling journey with you to reflect on the impact and beauty of what we have accomplished over the years. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gfqbzFXY (opens in a new tab) #africatownlandtrust #seattle #seattlehomes #seattlenonprofit #nonprofitsector #seattlehousing #equity #community #communityimpact #accessibility #gentrification #legacyinaction #generationalwealth

The latest issue of Local Development & Society focuses on an incredibly important topic for institutional philanthropy - place-based grantmaking. There is far too little research guidance on this form of philanthropic practice, but the articles in this issue help fill this void.

As part of our series to share the perspectives of our NFP Partners, we would like to share insights by Frances Pace, Director of Fundholder and Community Engagement, at Oakville Community Foundation.    Question: Why are collaborative, innovative projects, such as the Life Skills Project, so important for community development? Answer: The Oakville Community Foundation's Strategic Plan is aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals with a Mission "to build Community through Philanthropy" and a Vision of "A Community Where No one is Left Behind". To that end, we incorporate the following values in our work: responsive leadership; solutions-driven (i.e., we will conduct collaborative research to identify community needs and related solutions); integrity; equity; and lastly collaboration. We recognize the enhanced benefits to all when we collaborate and contribute to creating solutions and we will encourage collaboration to build lasting partnerships, reduce duplication and bridge gaps in the funding and delivery of identified needed services for our community.    #sheridanresearch #collegeinnovation #nserc #homelessness 

OneOC offers so many ideas for how you can give back this 9/11! #dayofservice #giveback

In Book #2: Many of the buildings of the Huntington Beach High School were demolished and rebuilt in the 1970s due to earthquake and fire codes, but community activism saved the Auditorium and Tower. More about our books at https://bit.ly/SCLBookInfo

Important next step in restorative community development. https://lnkd.in/g-Bw64-g

UNDER WORST CLIMATE CONDITIONS. ALL WALLS THE CARGO METAL CONTAINER DESIGNED SUPER-HEATING-RADIATORS. ** FRANCOISE BETTENCOURT MEYERS L'OREAL HEIRESS c/o: ODEON RESTAURANT & CAFE. TRIBECA NY WHAT'S ON THE TABLE UPSTAIRS.? I HOPE A NY HAMPTON BEACH HOUSE.! LATE JOSE' CHEF & LOUIE BILL & MELINDA GATES FOUNDATION GATESFOUNDATION.org TENRI CULTURAL INSTITUTE tenri.org https://lnkd.in/e55sRd8b https://lnkd.in/eB98Jnv9 WonderMind.com: CRYPTO-FINANCE & REYGITONIUM-G MR. MS. TEEFEY & SELENA GOMEZ-RARE-SUPERSTAR. TCI GALLERY SPRING 2024 THEMES. CRYPTOCURRENCY & REYGITONIUM-G TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: I ABSOLUTELY SEE NOTHING WRONG WITH CRYPTOCURRENCY: REYGITONIUM-G I CAN UNDERSTAND WHY THE INFANT DEMOCRATIC-CAPITALISTIC MINDS OF TODAY BLAME USA GOVERNMENT. THEN IS ANY GOVERNMENT TO BE BLAMED FOR HOMELESS PROBLEMS PLAGUING THE WORLD.? NO. GOD KNOWS HEADACHES USA GOVERNMENT HAVE WITH THE FOREIGN AFFAIRS. THE NEW WORLD PRACTICALLY SHOCK TO WITNESS. PEOPLE ONLY WORKING TOGETHER FOR A COMMON GOAL. "IN THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS." DOESN'T THAT ALSO INCLUDE THE HOMELESS. THE HOMELESS ARE OUT THERE. ARE YOU.? HOMELESS.. OPPORTUNITY MISUNDERSTOOD. The modern economic system is a market economy, which is a capitalist economy where people, not the government--NOT THE GOVERNMENT--own most businesses. In a capitalist economy, prices allocate capital and labor between competing uses, and capital assets can be privately owned and controlled. https://lnkd.in/eB98Jnv9 EXAMPLE, IF YOU NEED TO RAISE MONEY FOR ANY REASON OR MORE SO LETS SAY THE "HOMELESS" PROBLEM WHICH IS BELIEVED TO BE TIME & MONEY CONSUMING BUT IN ONE DIRECTION TOWARD THE HOMELESS. HOWEVER CRYPTOCURRENCY CAN POSSIBLE ALLOWS AN EXPENDITURE OF CURRENCY TO BENEFIT ALL WHO USES THE CRYPTO & REGARDLESS OF HOW IT'S CONSUMED. THEREFORE IF A CRYPTO HOMELESS CURRENCY REYGITONIUM-G EXISTED IT'S MORE HIGHLY LIKELY THAT THE HOMELESS PROBLEM CAN BE VANQUISHED BECAUSE CURRENCY-FINANCES IT'S ALWAYS AVAILABLE TO BE TAPPED INTO FOR HOMELESS RESOLUTIONS. REYGITONIUM-G: EACH COUNTRY GOVERNMENT INITIAL $1-DOLLAR INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO OF 8-BILLION EARTH CITIZENS. THEREAFTER GLOBALLY ANYBODY CAN INVEST IN THE CRYPTOCURRENCY REYGITONIUM-G. OR CONTINUE HIDING THE HOMELESS WHEN A POLITICAL LEADER VISITS AMERICA. CLOSING COMMENT: THE DAMNEDEST CRAZIEST FUNNIEST EMBARRASSING ABOUT THE HOMELESS CHAOS IS ANY EXCUSE AS TO WHY HOMELESS EXIST. HENCEFORTH CONSIDER USA TRILLIONS IN DEBT & 6,120 HOSPITALS SCATTERED AROUND THE USA & MANY COUNTRIES ASKING FOR FOREIGN AID IN THE TRILLIONS & YOU TALKING EXCUSES. MEANWHILE WE WANT TO SETTLE HUMANITY ON OTHER PLANETS. THANK YOU FOR READING.

Take a moment and read our latest blog post. It’s #givingtuesday How will you make an impact? #dgbdg

Wanna read the email I sent out a few days ago announcing and explaining my candidacy? Here's Part I: Earlier this month, I announced I’m running for San Jose City Council in the March 2024 primary for the District 6 open seat. Here’s my journey to this point and why I’m running: I truly love District 6 and San Jose! I was raised next door in Saratoga and moved to District 6 a decade ago after having been away from our Valley for a dozen years. Of the 9 cities I lived in, I’ve never felt the sense of belonging, community, & purpose I feel here in San Jose. That purpose is driven by a simple desire: do all I can to build a better community. Thankfully, as San Jose has been for so many others, this community has been incredibly welcoming to me. It has enabled me to quickly get involved and make a difference, including: - bring a farmers market back to my neighborhood in 2018, - serve on San Jose’s Housing & Community Development Commission for 8 years, - launch a successful effort to get a San Jose street renamed after our country’s first black president in 2021, - propose and get passed new policies in county and city government, and - co-found the nonprofit Catalyze SV in 2017 to get the community more engaged in what gets built. When we started Catalyze SV in my living room, I felt called to do so. Like it was my purpose for being here as the housing crisis exploded. It’s been driving me as my dream job since then. Thanks to so many, I’ve been fortunate to build a successful endeavor from the ground up that is improving my community. But recently, unsettling local trends have made me wonder if there's more I can be doing. Here's what I'm seeing: San Jose has become the most unequal city in the nation. -Housing continues to be way too scarce & expensive. - Our friends and families are getting pushed out of town forever because it’s so costly. - More of our neighbors are homeless. - Small businesses are struggling to survive post-pandemic. - Too many storefronts sit empty. - Our roads are too clogged. - Our streets aren’t safe enough or easy to walk & bike. - Our climate is hotter and our environment struggles to sustain itself. - Our city services aren’t sufficient. - Our city's pace of change can be too slow. - Our sense of community is fraying. - At times, our relationships with our neighbors & our trust in our government are wearing thin. These conditions have been eating at me. And left me wondering, “How can I help more?” Helping others is in my blood. Many of my family members have been teachers, social workers, doctors, & mental health professionals. My mom was a psychologist who helped struggling children. My Dad has been a physician for 40 years. Since I was a 14-year-old boy praying at my bedside for 30 minutes to be elected freshman class president, I've sensed my path was a related yet different one: public servant. Thankfully, my experience and my community have taught me a lot & prepared me for this next step.

Community is more than a place. It's about the lives we touch and the impact we make. Chairing the Punggol West Community Centre Management Committee... I have seen the power of community engagement. It creates a space where people feel supported, connected, and empowered. The impact? We nurture a sense of belonging and mutual support. From youth programs to initiatives for the elderly, our efforts are designed to make sure no one feels left out or behind. Why this matters... In a world that's increasingly digital. The human connection matters more than ever. Our work in the community is a reminder of the tangible difference we can make in each other's lives. Here's what I've learned... Every contribution, no matter how small, has the potential to spark change. Whether it's volunteering a few hours, participating in a clean-up, or simply lending an ear to someone in need, it all adds up. And the best part? The joy of seeing our community... Come together. Overcome challenges. Celebrate achievements. Witnessing this strength in action is truly rewarding. So, here's my invitation to you: Get involved. Make an impact. Your community needs you. And trust me, the fulfillment you'll find in service is unparalleled. Together, let's make a difference. Not just for today, but for generations to come. #WeMakeImpact