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title: Vibrant Communities Holiday Newsletter
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We've put together our year in review. Some of our highlights, announcements and resources from 2019.

| View in browser Hi there,    As 2019 comes to an end, we are looking ahead to 2020 and reflecting on the year's growth and impact. We want to thank you, our learners and members, for the light you shine on poverty and loneliness, and for the hope and joy you bring to so many. We cannot do our work without you.   Happy Holidays!   From Tamarack and Vibrant Communities   Looking Back at 2019 Let It Snow By: Paul Born   Happy holidays! That well-regarded greeting seems harder to share as we recognize the need for less excess – a simpler future. The only true remedy for fear is a community working for positive change. Read some well wishes for the holidays   Top 10 Poverty-Related Policies in 2019 By: Elle Richards   In 2019, Canadians re-elected a Liberal government in October’s federal election and have seen policies both enhanced and eroded through changes to governments at all levels. Check out our top 10 policy highlights   Top 10 Reads in Cities Deepening Community By: Glenda Cooper   With all the news around the growing epidemic of loneliness, communities have been leaning into each other, seeking to foster social connection among residents and neighbours. This momentum has catalyzed a Deepening Community movement. Check out the top 10 resources in CDC   Top 10 News Stories in Cities Reducing Poverty By: Natasha Pei   In 2019, the Cities Reducing Poverty network grew to 80 cities and communities across Canada and the USA, all committed to local poverty reduction efforts. Even more heartening is to see that this expanding movement is having an impact Check out the top 10 highlights in CRP   Looking Ahead to 2020 Building Our Movement in 2020 By: Justin Williams   December is the perfect time to reflect on the year and to look forward to what can be built in the next year. In Vibrant Communities, 2019 was a year of growth and impact. We are excited to work with our member networks to build on our growth and impact in 2020. Learn more about our plans for 2020   Upcoming Webinars   Bridging Difference: Building Authentic Collaborative Partnerships Speakers: Mary Pickering and Liz Weaver Date: January 14, 2020   Building Social Capital Through Community Development Speaker: Jennifer DeCoste Date: January 29, 2020   The Courage to Lead Speakers: Lucie Honey-Ray and Liz Weaver Date: February 18, 2020   Save the Dates   Celebrating Neighbours - Measuring the Impacts of ABCD. June 9-11, 2020 \| London, ON   Throughout the workshop we will be guided by a number of thought leaders from the field who will share their experiences in building community and inspire group conversation to share with one another. Get first access to hold your spot   The End of Poverty October 14-16, 2020 \| Calgary, AB    Over our two and a half days together, you will learn from inspiring keynotes and peer leaders, take part in interactive workshops, and engage in an energizing cultural celebration. Get first access to hold your spot   About Us   Vibrant Communities supports cities and local leaders to develop and implement large-scale change initiatives through two learning networks: Cities Reducing Poverty and Cities Deepening Community.   Did you receive this email from a friend or colleague? Start receiving our newsletters to your inbox by subscribing here. Stay in touch with us:  The Vibrant Communities Newsletter is brought to you by: Tamarack Institute, University of Waterloo, Kindred Credit Union Centre for Peace Advancement, Conrad Grebel University College, 140 Westmount Road North, Waterloo, ON N2L 3G6, Canada, 519 885 5155 Unsubscribe Manage preferences |
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