As we slowly begin to open our doors and re-enter into community, we have a very unique and important opportunity. We have collectively been able to witness the best of community and have seen what’s possible when individuals and grassroots groups offer their gifts, skills, abilities and talents. With an eye towards recovery, now is the time to pause and reflect on what has changed, consider what has worked, and plan for how we move forward together.
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Asset-Based Community Development Recovery Framework
As cities and communities start to look at recovery, how do we learn from what has happened and move forward in a better way? Many recovery models have been created to help the economy thrive or to reduce risk management and disaster.
Research is clear about the need to collaborate and build partnerships to make sustainable change in our communities. However, building a successful group takes time, resources, relationships and trust. In this guide, you will find five steps, and key resources to help build groups that will work together to make change in your community.
In a poll conducted in April, 54% of Canadians felt physical distancing had left them feeling lonely or isolated. With the closure of our social infrastructures, it seems there is growing evidence that our neighbourhoods plays a huge role in our social well being. This podcast features a discussion on the impacts our built environment has on loneliness.
Communities across the globe are starting to move from crisis to recovery in response to COVID-19. But how might we think about recovery with an asset-based lens and put community at the center? Join Jonathan Massimi and Debra Jakubec as they introduce an Asset-Based Recovery Framework.
We invite you, alongside your friends, family or colleagues, to bring your popcorn and join us for a showing of The Great Disconnect. This movie uncovers why, in a world seemingly more connected than ever before, people are feeling more and more socially isolated.
Join Tamarack's Lisa Attygalle, Director of Community Engagement, in this new online course. Through video lessons, case studies, readings, and activities, you'll dig into the role of community, who should be engaged, community engagement techniques, how to overcome challenges, and how to evaluate your engagement activities.
The full list of upcoming webinars is available on our Event listing.
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