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📢 Do you use your local public spaces? 📢 Are they inclusive? Do you feel safe? We want to hear about your experiences with local public spaces. If you want to help us make a change, you can fill out our survey and let us know what you think (it will literally take you less than a minute!) 👇🏼 https://lnkd.in/dScaqMyT

Shout out to Lee Fabiaschi and Ares Management Corporation for this great new #CSR research, "Philanthropy, Purpose and Professional Development: Why Workplace Volunteer Programs Matter" (full report: https://lnkd.in/gGjNvesU). 3 key insights: 📌 1) Employees who participate in volunteer programs are more satisfied with their professional life and twice as likely to recommend their organization to jobseekers. 📌 2) Workplace volunteer programs offer pathways to develop the skills that employees and employers want. 📌 3) Employees are motivated when workplace volunteer programs lead with purpose, have executive buy-in and allow voice and choice. #corporatecitizenship #socialimpact #employeevolunteerism #employeeengagement 

Thrilled to share that Dunmore has been honored by the United Way of Bucks County for our support and commitment to the communities we serve! 🏆 United Way stopped by our office in Bristol, PA, for "Giving Thanks Tuesday" which recognizes local businesses for contributing to the betterment of people's lives. We are proud and grateful to have received this recognition, underscoring our dedication to making a positive impact in Bucks County, PA, and Westchester and Putnam County, NY. 🙌 At Dunmore, we firmly believe that strong communities are the cornerstone of thriving businesses. Our partnership with the United Way reinforces this commitment, aiming to foster community strength, resilience, and prosperity. Here are key reasons why supporting our local United Way is not just a corporate responsibility but a strategic investment in the success of both our company and the community: 1️⃣ Community Well-being = Business Success: A healthy and empowered community directly contributes to the success of local businesses. By joining forces with the United Way, Dunmore is reinforcing our dedication to the well-being of the communities we operate in, creating a positive environment for both our employees and customers. 2️⃣ Workforce Engagement and Satisfaction: Supporting local causes through the United Way provides our employees with opportunities to engage in meaningful volunteer work and community service. This not only boosts morale but also fosters a sense of pride and loyalty among our team members, ultimately enhancing workplace satisfaction. 3️⃣ Building a Stronger Future Together: Investing in education, health, and financial stability through the United Way creates a ripple effect that builds a stronger, more resilient community for future generations. As a company, Dunmore is proud to contribute to the long-term prosperity of the areas we call home. We are excited about the positive changes we can bring together with the United Way in Bucks County and United Way of Westchester and Putnam. This partnership exemplifies our belief that when businesses and communities collaborate, the possibilities for growth and success are boundless. Let's continue to strengthen our communities, because when communities thrive, so do companies! 💙🏡 #DunmoreCares #CommunityPartnership #UnitedWayImpact #GivingThanksTuesday

The concept of #publicspaces emerged with the parallel rise of the bourgeoisie and increased workers rights, granting us areas for leisure and community interaction. What defines public space for you? How do you envision these spaces evolving with more #leisuretime and enhanced #workerrights? #PublicSpaces #CommunityEngagement #UrbanRejuvenation #WorkLifeBalance #CommunityGathering #LeisureSociety #PublicRealm 📸 : Photo by Ross Sneddon on Unsplash

Social workers partner with people to address personal difficulties and structural barriers in their lives. They work with individuals, families, groups and communities. Social workers celebrate differences and the social work role itself is incredibly diverse. Social workers may support clients through:  - one-on-one counselling and case work; - group work; - community development; - advocacy; - policy; - research and education. Social workers are trained to listen to people and support them to address personal difficulties and structural barriers in their lives. #WorldSocialWorkDay2024

According to a study by WalletHub, Scottsdale, earns the top spot. Check out all the reasons why - https://bit.ly/40HYBC8 #accessibility #scottsdale #experiencescottsdale

"Thrilled to share insights on our holistic approach to community engagement, fostering collaboration, inclusivity, and sustainable impact. Together, let's empower communities and drive positive change! #CommunityEngagement #Collaboration #Inclusivity #Sustainability #PositiveChange"

🏘️ Engaged residents, thriving communities! 🤝 At GCHA, we believe in the immense value of resident engagement in creating vibrant and cohesive neighbourhoods. ✨ Why is resident engagement crucial? It empowers YOU, the residents, to play an active role in shaping your community's future. Your voices, ideas, and feedback are essential in guiding our decisions and service improvements. 🗣️ We actively encourage open communication and dialogue between residents and our team. Whether it's through community meetings, surveys, or online platforms, we are committed to listening and understanding your needs. 💡 Resident engagement sparks innovation! Your unique perspectives help us identify new opportunities to enhance services, develop meaningful programs, and address challenges effectively. 🤝 Together, we build a sense of belonging and shared responsibility. When residents are engaged, community pride grows, fostering a safer and more enjoyable living environment for all. 📈 Studies show that engaged communities experience increased satisfaction levels and higher well-being. It's a win-win for everyone involved! 🌟 Are you ready to make a difference in your community?

Chapter. Completed. But the Purple Tuesday book has a long way to go. At least two or three more volumes. Six months shy of 17 years I first walked into Purple Towers as our office affectionately became known. Last Friday I said goodbye for the last time. But not to the vision it had helped shape. One of those you know where you were moments. Inconveniently my first daughter had arrived six weeks earlier than my planning schedule had allowed. I slipped out of the #Neonatal unit to meet my new staff and then went back to the hospital. Early experience of #HybridWorking. Supporting the integration of the outstanding #DisabilityRightsCommission into the new Equality and Human Rights Commission. While transitioning into my role as CEO of a user-led organisation two days a week. Did both jobs in the unit which becomes your amazing life community: staff, parents and the newborns whose progress can be measured as they move up places to nearer the exit door. With my newly acquired MBA I had planned a three year turnaround role to demonstrate the value of lived experience. And never left. Passion. Purpose. People. The culprits. On that low window sill in the photo I sat and envisioned an inclusive organisation where lived experience met allyship. The tent started to grow as we involved more in changing the disability conversation. Where the shopping centre experience became #PurpleTuesday and its focus on the disabled customer. And the 5:06am club. A group of staff, including Martin Smith, who worked until dawn to submit a contract tender that ultimately saved us from going under. Out of business. Success is never about bricks and mortar. But people. So the new office will never be an excuse. Goodbye and hello in the same breath. Memories. Yes. Motivation to kick on even faster. Do you really have to ask. Moving on Friday. #Office #Accessibility #Goodbye #Hello #DisabilityMatters #DisabilityConversation31 #BeASue Image Description: A split visual featuring two photos of Mike. The photo on the top shows Mike sitting on the low window sill in his office next to a purple door. The photo on the bottom is of Mike standing in one of the office meeting rooms in front of a large pile of boxes and chairs during the process of the office move. Both photos are surrounded by a dark blue border.

Reflective journal SCSH 2163: week 13 Improving fieldwork in community engagement involves several key strategies to enhance effectiveness and impact. First, thorough preparation is essential, including researching the community, establishing clear objectives, and understanding cultural sensitivities. Engaging with community members respectfully and actively listening to their perspectives builds trust and fosters collaboration. Utilizing diverse communication channels and involving local leaders and stakeholders ensures inclusivity and broad participation. Implementing feedback mechanisms and continuously evaluating and adapting strategies based on community input enhances relevance and effectiveness. Additionally, providing adequate training and support for fieldworkers in communication, empathy, and cultural competence further strengthens engagement efforts. By prioritizing these approaches, fieldwork in community engagement can achieve meaningful and sustainable outcomes that benefit all stakeholders involved.