In my journey through the Community Renewal International Experience, I've been captivated by the #profound impact of their initiatives on community transformation. Continuing with our week's focus on #SystemsOrchestrators, today's highlight is the remarkable work of the Community Renewal Team. 🌍🌿
The Renewal Team's mission is profound: to #identify, #align, and #mobilize caring individuals across communities. They're the backbone of a movement that shifts societal focus towards positive, actionable care. At speaking events in churches, businesses, and civic groups, they ignite the "We Care Movement," transforming community self-image through visible acts of kindness. 🌏💡
In 2018, CRI volunteers, contributing an astonishing 39,389 minutes, provided an in-kind value worth $976,847! This statistic is a powerful testament to the immense impact of volunteerism, a core element of the Renewal Team's strategy. They demonstrate how volunteer efforts can lay the groundwork for a robust system of relationships, the very essence of a caring community. 🤲🌱
Today, I'm celebrating Sharpel Welch, EDD, MBA, the Director of the Renewal Team. Sharpel's journey from an Army veteran and educator to her pivotal role in #CRI exemplifies the essence of a Systems Orchestrator. Her approach - "What do you have?" in response to "What do you need?" - reflects a mindset of #resourcefulness and community #empowerment. 👩🏫🔗
Sharpel's leadership has propelled the Renewal Team to new heights, crafting a culture of caring that permeates the Shreveport-Bossier region. It's a culture where every act of #kindness is a building block towards a united and #resilient community. 🏘️🤗
But it's more than just mobilizing volunteers; it's about discovering and nurturing Systems Orchestrators within the community. People like Sharpel, who started as a #volunteer and now guide others, demonstrate how local leadership can foster #sustainable, community-led development. 🌍🌿
Join me tomorrow as we continue to explore the Community Renewal International model and its remarkable #impact. Each day is a new chapter in understanding how collective impact and Systems Orchestrators can reshape our communities for the better. Stay tuned! 💫🌈
Check out Community Renewal International's work and see how you can support their mission: https://lnkd.in/ewSEm3qv
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Executive Director - Hale Family YMCA & Germantown Neighborhood Center
3moMany congrats to all!