Socially connected communities are essential to both individual well-being and a community’s collective capacity to thrive. In this webinar panelists discussed the importance of social connection, as well as the logistical and cultural challenges to creating this sense of belonging, particularly in rural settings.
During this webinar we will discuss the myriad of considerations–convener, time, location, language, etc.–that need to be addressed to ensure engagement efforts are inclusive and equitable. Registrants will also learn about strategies and best practices for equitable and inclusive engagement, with a few examples from communities successfully doing this work.
During this webinar, attendees learned about the American Library Association’s initiative, “Libraries Transforming Communities," which has provided libraries opportunities to learn the skills of facilitating community conversations with help from the National Coalition for Dialogue and Deliberation. We then heard about North Liberty Library's community conversation series, Lighthouse in the Library.
During this webinar, participants joined mental health advocates and community leaders to learn how communities are partnering with key stakeholders to address the remaining disparities in mental healthcare access, including how non-healthcare-focused initiatives can make mental healthcare more accessible for all.
During this webinar, speakers provided a historical overview of discriminatory laws and policies and shared ways communities can evaluate and amend policies to include principles of equity, access, and inclusion.
During this webinar, attendees will hear from participants from the National Civic League's Model City Charter revision process who will outline how cities might improve their treatment of equity and civic engagement. Lastly, we will hear about a city manager’s experience with incorporating equity into the city’s charter, mission and vision, and programs and policies.
Ageism and the social isolation of older adults has been on the rise. Attendees learned how cities and communities can adopt more age-friendly programs, practices and policies.
Attendees learned about the 2022 All-America City Award Program- Housing as a Platform: Promoting Early School Success and Equitable Learning Recovery.
The National Civic League was joined by the Belonging Initiative and The City of Grand Rapids to discuss the differences between welcoming and belonging and present two new tools to help communities include people fully.
