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.
Before, not even all the cars could fit into the lot; now, with 9 acres of space on the property, there is enough room to store all the department vehicles beneath a sheltered cover
Rock Hill first responders teamed up with the community to collect enough cereal for tens of thousands of servings during the Healthy Over Hungry Cereal Drive
“Into the Unknown” follows six EMS crews nationwide, with Randolph Mantooth and Kevin Tighe shining a spotlight on paramedics’ real-life dedication and mental health challenges
Despite two finalists being interviewed in a public forum, Boise Mayor Lauren McLean named Meridian Chief Mark Niemeyer to the top position at the Boise Fire Department
While standing guard against armed groups, officers across the country are also aware their own presence could intimidate voters
The FBI said Sunday that it’s investigating the fire that damaged dozens of ballots
More than a dozen county elections supervisors said it is too late to remove anyone from the voter rolls
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
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