Community Engagement
Community Engagement is essential for local and state government agencies aiming to build trust, encourage public participation, and ensure that policies reflect residents’ needs and concerns. Governments can foster stronger connections with their communities through outreach programs, public forums, and collaborative decision-making. This directory offers articles on community engagement and related topics like Community Development, which focuses on improving the overall well-being and sustainability of communities through targeted initiatives.
The stands are accessible 24/7 and are designed to reduce stigma around obtaining and using Narcan
Garrett Knapp lost his collection of FD T-shirts when the Palisades Fire destroyed his family’s home
Grants, up to $25,000, will support community relief, community outreach, training, specialized equipment and vegetation mitigation and fuels reduction
The growing recognition and celebration of Indigenous Peoples Day represents the fruits of a decades-long effort to recognize the role of indigenous people in the nation’s history
A report found that most of the three-quarters of a million people held in U.S. jails have the right to vote, but many of them are unable to
The goal is to both unite the community and lessen the police oversight group’s workload
From gathering necessities to understanding the hazards once the winds have ceased, these seven steps will ensure you are prepared for a major storm
With federal funding falling short, 5 Wisconsin cities have partnered with a local nonprofit to ensure safe voting this election cycle
An elections worker in Salem talks civic pride, vote integrity and pandemic preparedness
A new national program will honor 100 extraordinary public service volunteers in smaller localities under 5,000; nominations are being accepted through August 15
Through a partnership with Rethink Food NYC, Kiana Muschett-Owes provides meals to the food insecure in her Brooklyn neighborhood — and much needed encouragement
Experts say finding enough poll workers is always difficult, even when there isn’t a pandemic
Southern Poverty Law Center announces $30M investment in voter registration and mobilization efforts
Voter outreach organizations in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana and Mississippi are eligible for support
“What you stand for is incredibly important, and I appreciate it,” said Durham, N.C., Mayor Steve Schewel after having an “honest conversation” with protesters in front of his home
Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose issued the directive Monday as part of his “Ready for November” plan for safe elections this fall
The Government Alliance on Race and Equity is now accepting applications for its Innovation and Implementation Fund for the summer 2020 cycle
“I am deeply sorry to have my service end on this note and in this way,” said former Ypsilanti Mayor Beth Bashert
Residents in Louisville, the state’s largest city, have only one site available to them for in-person voting
Every resident that called into last week’s city council meeting asked for more investment in community services
