Integrating Community Voice

Integrating Community Voice: How Two Communities Operationalize Grassroots Engagement into the Cradle to Career Civic Infrastructure Community Engagement Continuum Discuss Principles of Authentic Community Engagement Share Examples of Authentic Community Engagement Hear from All of You! Where we work Who we are Who we care about! Community Engagement Continuum Community Investment One-way communication Information-focused Interaction is occasional Trust is limited Examples: Community Involvement Two-way communication Interaction is frequent, structured Trust is growing/evolving Community brings unique knowledge to partnership (cultural competency) Community Integration Two-way, equal input Interaction is frequent Trust is relational Community owns the Mission Examples: In summary: Multiple Types Make it Happen! Objectives: Thank You! West Hill Arbor Hill South End Strive Network Convening Milwaukee Wisconsin September 28, 2012 Examples: Advisory Council Work Groups Community Retreats Zone 126 Staff 1. Community needs & assets 2. Existing services and gaps 3. Evidence and program quality 4. Existing and new solutions 5. Create an action plan 8 hours... 200 solutions... 26 approved! Audience Examples! C.O.R.E Community Grants Community Conversation Leaders Data Committee zcsd Investment One Way, Info Focused Audience Examples! Audience Examples! Characteristics: Characteristics: Decision Day: Final 26 Solutions (Community Organizing for Resident Engagement) Post-planning: what now? Needs identified Solutions FROM community Zone Builders Characteristics: Authentic Engagement is worth the investment Accountability structure at work