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We will have eight families this year move into a home they own, not rent. These are first time, often first generation, homeowners. Eight families. Over 20 children. Children who will grow up thinking owning a home is normal, not some pipe dream. Come join us as we move toward our goal of adding 300 engaged home owners in North Chicago to create the tipping point in community revitalization. https://lnkd.in/grGAQBbm

From Church Mouse to Lion: Hear Your Signature Ministries Roar Join Drs. Kris and Bill in a lively conversation as they delve into the transformative power of a signature ministry. Discover how this focused approach can foster growth, strengthen community bonds, and carve out a church's unique identity. Learn the steps to amplify your church's impact and resonate deeply within the community.

Interested in community resilience and taking sides in working with communities? Just had a chapter published 'Community Resilience, Moving from Adaption to Confrontation', in Connections, Resilience and Empowerment, Perspectives on Community Development, Muir and Phillips (Editors), Springer, 2024.

Small town leaders mark your calendar for the next Teeny Tiny Summit! I love these webinars. They have covered several relevent and interesting topics for small town community development. Highly recommend!

Excellent conversation with Melanie Frazer, ACE and the Halton Hills Chamber of Commerce! Thanks for giving me a platform to share information about the Project SEARCH program. #networking #schooltoworkprogram

My latest blog explores the incredible impact of shopping local on our neighborhoods. From boosting the economy to fostering unique community bonds, I believe that shopping small and supporting our local businesses can make meaningful change for our Georgia communities 🌱💼 Click the link to learn more about what we can do to help our towns thrive: https://lnkd.in/ePAVcGxE

Want to discover how churches can bring hope and healing through community economic development? David Kresta, one of our Agents of Thriving, shares how to “Love Thy Neighbor and Love Thy Neighborhood Economy.” Check out the article here: https://lnkd.in/ega2gAwF

🏛️ Empowering Communities to take on Historic Places of Worship: Insights from Historic Environment Scotland and Kilmaronock Old Kirk Trust 🔧📜 As community ownership of historic places of worship continues to grow, Historic Environment Scotland has shared a timely and valuable resource. Their recent blog post, "How To Take a Kirk Into Community Ownership," provides essential guidance and practical tips for community groups considering taking on the responsibility of managing and preserving these cherished buildings. ⛪🌍 Drawing on the successful experience of the Kilmaronock Old Kirk Trust, the blog offers insights into the challenges and rewards of community ownership. From navigating legal processes to engaging local support and ensuring sustainable management, the Trust's journey serves as an inspiring example for others to follow. 🤝💡 By sharing these experiences and lessons learned, Historic Environment Scotland is helping to empower communities across the country to take an active role in safeguarding their historic places of worship for future generations. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿✨ To learn more about the process of taking a kirk into community ownership and to discover the valuable tips provided by Historic Environment Scotland and the Kilmaronock Old Kirk Trust, read the full blog post here: https://ow.ly/4p1o50R36T7 #CommunityOwnership #HistoricPlacesOfWorship #PreservingHeritage #SustainableCommunities #ScotlandsHistory

In follow up to my previous post about my step-brother, here's an article written about Community Living Guelph closing. #communityliving #socialservices #mentalhealth #purpose https://lnkd.in/gatgT7JK