Civic Engagement PCSCOR 325

I found a great example of going above and beyond one's title in helping the community. In this case it happens to be the elderly community, and this Social Worker is doing her best to provide the best care possible.

Brockton achieved national recognition as one of America's Promise Alliance's 100 Best Communities for Young People presented by ING for its initiatives to help young people. The competition recognizes communities across the country that focus on reducing high school dropout rates and providing service and support to their youth. What I find funny about this site is that many people don't know about the resources Brockton has, so its word of mouth. I'm finding it hard to find structured programs for the youth to stay off the streets, but its the best communities for young people.

Wow, I see what you mean! Maybe it's something bias on ING's part, because that def doesn't make any sense. You're a resident, I'm sure you have a first hand look at everything. Good post.

Share your story of rising and broaden your social connections online, in Boston, and around the nation. Boston Rising does great non-profit work organizing against poverty in Grove Hall. This is one of their social media actions...

This is a very inspiring video. Though it doesn't delve deep into the things we've discussed this week, it does demonstrate the process of considering our past and present efforts in order to apply transfer learning for a proposed resolution.

While looking up the legislative process, I stumbled across this video and found it interesting. Are we looking at the current processes in place and really examining them? Are we slaves without knowing it?

Mothers with Courage is comprised of a group of mothers who have joined together to support one another in order to cope with the loss of their children through incarceration or murder. I think this groups is a great example of Civic engagement.

Interesting article in today's Globe about the impact that lobbyists have had on Corporate tax breaks.

This Website talks about the goverment can engage people throught the media.Are you ready to effectively engage your community in 2013? Next year, local governments want online civic engagement that allows them to listen, encourage feedback, increase transparency, and improve their image within their community.

There has been a longstanding narrative of youth political apathy and disengagement from democratic life. However, this perception is now giving way to a richer account, one that seeks to illuminate the dynamic ways in which young people are redefining expressions of "citizenship," "political engagement," and "democracy." As the currents of social, political, financial, and global change intensify, what is the future of participatory democracy, youth activism, and civic and political education? How are the practices and forms of participatory democracy evolving in the age of social, digital, and mobile media?  And what do these transformational practices reveal about democratic futures?

Marks an epic journey of one who wasn't scared to take risks to reach her goals.

This group just had an advocacy day on March 6th at the state house.