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- President Obama's First 100 Days Inspire Community OrganizingAmeriCorps did not exist from 1975 to 1982, but I had similar involvement in community organizing. President Barack Obama offers hope that citizen action still can make a difference.
PICO LIFT Says Community Organizing Brings SolutionsNationally, PICO brings people of faith together to strengthen families and revitalize communities.Louisiana's PICO network met to train new organizers earlier this month.- Community Organizing: A Short HistoryA lot of people forget that the roots of community organizing are one of peaceful protest or taking sometimes aggressive action to fight the powerful to force a change in something.
- Community and the EZLNEvery political movement is based on the construction of a given community. This article exposes, analyzes, and details the implications of this procedure as seen through the EZLN of Chiapas, Mexico.
- How to Find a Sense of Community After Leaving ChristianityTips and advice on how to find a sense of community after leaving Christianity, including links to online communities designed to those searching for answers.
How to Fix Your Community for FREE!Many communities in America are facing an unprecedented budget deficit. Many counties and cities are forced with looking at cutting services and reducing employees. Here is how to fix it.
How to Increase Your Property Value Thru Your CommunityAsk anyone who is looking for a home and the first thing they talk about is where they want to live. They talk about where they will live before they talk about how large the house must be, how many bedrooms, and even how much.- New Thinking Toward Car Free CommunitiesAnnals of Beyond Green
What to Expect at a Military Church ServiceA military church service is unique because it is rooted in the extreme emphasis which is placed on spiritual matters by lonely soldiers.- A Guide to Selecting a New CommunityHere are the five top things to consider before purchasing a home in a new community.
- Community-owned GovernmentEmpowering the community
Alternatives to Traditional ChurchesMany people are beginning to think outside the box of the standard concept of "church."- Complete Information on the Importance of Community Awareness and Participation During DisasterThere will be more effective participation if the community is aware about its vulnerability and the risk involved in various types of disasters in that area or State.
- What is the Importance of Community Awareness Programs for the Progress of the Society?The main aim of community awareness programs is to make the community more informed, alert, self-reliant and capable of participating in all activities and programs of disaster management...
- Six Big Reasons Why My Church Will GrowChurches succeed for definite reasons. Keep these principles in mind and your church will grow as well.
Erica's StoryErica Hubbard is best known for her television role on Lincoln Heights, what you may not know is she has a foundation to inspire young people her age to be the best they can be.
Walkable CommunitiesWalkable Communities - Quatrain by Stephen C. Rose Abba's Way - After Green
La Marque Players, Coaches Give Back to CommunityLa Marque football players and coaches took part in a food drive on Wednesday, November 24, in an effort to help feed for the less fortunate in their community.- Community for Individual ChangeCommunity For Individual Change is an educational program about family and about individuals as members of families that make up a community within and without.
- Federal Community GrantsThe government provides federal community grants to provide better opportunities for success and living for the youth and other people living in the community.
- The Pros and Cons of Planned CommunitiesPlanned communities are carefully mapped out to ensure they are sensibly developed in order to include green areas of open space, sufficient public facilities, and well designed public buildings.
The Value of Small Communities, Part 2This is the second half of this article, where I describe the characteristics of a small community and why you might want to be part of one.- Church WorkoutsBored at Church? Workout! Practice these three simple exercises and you can firm your physique while cleansing your soul.
- Serving the CommunityHere are some ways to make your community shine!
- Omni Property - the Community Association Management Company that Gives Back to the CommunityNational community association management company, Omni Management Services, gives back to the community.
- Community LoveSmall towns have a way of staying close knit.
Web InterdependenceCommunity is a group of people who live in a specific area, share some common needs and wants, and often have common culture and history.- Why Go to Church?It's no secret that the majority of people in this country are no longer attending church.
- Community Assets Become Community Debts: Disadvantages to MarriageWhen getting married, it is important to know if you are residing in a state that recognizes community debts and community assets as you may find that being married is not an ideal option from a financial standpoint.
- Looking for a New Church - Here Are Some Important TipsThere are times when, for one reason or another, each of us has to find a new church, a new place of worship. The problems becomes, how to find the church that best fits the needs of the family. Here are some tips.
- The Rhetoric of CommunityCommunity is a concept that has been deconstructed and analyzed by various theorists concerned about the rhetorical aspects of what it means to be in a community.
- The Necessity of Collective TraumaAn analysis of collective trauma in Morrison's "Beloved."
- How to Market Your Apartment Community to ChurchesA great marketing letter to get local churches to refer people to your property.
Book Review: Real Church by Larry CrabbIn Real Church, Crabb admits his disappointment with the typical American church pattern. He explains his loss of interest in going to church and proposes that what God defines as church and pastoring is different from what the West has created.- Community Organizing is Only OK If I Do ItOne of Barack Obama's main points in his campaign for president was his days as a community organizer. His reaction to contrary organizing shows, though, that it's only OK if he does it.
Peace Be Still or Piece of Steel?After several recent church shootings and the deaths of pastors, many churches are considering allowing guns and/or armed security.
The Aging in Place MovementThe Aging in Place Movement is gaining momentum, with communities and organizations helping seniors remain vital members of their community.- Community Involvement Changes Your PerspectiveJoining a local civic organization is not only a benefit to the community it does your soul good and improves your self worth.
Local Churches Help Those in Tent CommunityLearn what several churches are doing to help homeless families in the tent community.- Bay Shore, NY Continues to Foster the Community-School RelationshipFor the last 15 years, Bay Shore School District has joined with area businesses and organizations to host a community summit which features a history of the area, speeches by notable local leaders, and a community expo.
