Supporting Youth Leadership in Community Organizing: An Interview with Meyiya Coleman
Meyiya shares her commitment to intergenerational leadership in organizing, and specifically supporting young people’s involvement.
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Networks of Opportunity
- Aug 16
- 5 min
Researchers Build Community Power to Influence Health in Gentrifying Neighborhoods
August 16, 2023 By Reann Gibson This article was originally published by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation on June 6, 2023 and can be...
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Corin Bauman
- Jun 16
- 4 min
Addressing Racial Inequities in Doula Care: An Interview with Joyce Clark
Joyce Clark shares about her work as a doula, and her motivation to start The Birthingheirs Project to address racial inequities.
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Corin Bauman
- Mar 29
- 5 min
Amplifying Impact and Change Through Coalitions: An interview with Stephanie Crawford, Boston, MA
Stephanie Crawford shares the importance of coalitions in making change in the critical community work of maternal health.
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Dr. Andrea Wilson
- Feb 14
- 6 min
I’ve Concluded Greatness: Reflections on Resilience
February 14, 2023 By Dr. Andrea Wilson, Education Director, CASA Guadalupe Contributions and edits by Ronda Alexander, Director of...
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Corin Bauman
- Nov 14, 2022
- 3 min
Leading with Love, for Liberation, and in Joy: A Leadership Series from Vital Village Networks
November 14, 2022 By Corin Bauman, Network Equity Coordinator, Vital Village Networks Contributions and edits by Ronda Alexander,...
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Networks of Opportunity
- Sep 7, 2022
- 4 min
Cultivating Community Leadership: Applying Lessons from Cooperative Models
September 7, 2022 By Corin Bauman, Network Equity Coordinator, Vital Village Networks Contributions and edits by Ronda Alexander,...
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ronda.alexander
- Oct 5, 2021
- 1 min
2021 National Community Leadership Summit Keynote Speaker
We're thrilled to announce Clint Smith as a keynote speaker at this year's National Community Leadership Summit!
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- Aug 26, 2021
- 3 min
Reimagining Funding Partnership
Written by Ronda Alexander and Camilia Beiner Networks of Opportunity for Child Wellbeing (NOW) is built upon pillars of equity, dignity,...
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Networks of Opportunity
- Jul 13, 2021
- 5 min
Strengthening Families to Support Children: Joelle Auguste, Boston, MA
July 13, 2021 By Camila Beiner A blog series profiling the work of community leaders across the country working to address the twin...
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Networks of Opportunity
- Jun 23, 2021
- 5 min
In the Arena with NOW’s Season 1: Amplifying Voices of National Leaders
By Tiffany Rodriguez, Program Coordinator, Vital Village Networks Contributions and edits by Diana Rivera, NOW Program Manager, & Ronda...
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Networks of Opportunity
- Apr 9, 2021
- 4 min
VVN’s Social Media Goal: Fuel Collective Community Power
April 9, 2021 By: Camelia Garrick, VVN Community Mobilization Coordinator VISTA & Tiffany Rodriguez, NOW Program Coordinator Is your...
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Soojin Conover
- Feb 23, 2021
- 3 min
Growing Our Collective Data Sharing Efforts: Introducing the NOW Child Wellbeing Tracker Phase 2
February 23, 2021 By Soojin Conover, NOW-Vital Village Networks The Child Wellbeing Tracker (CWT) is a tool first developed in 2019...
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Camila Beiner
- Feb 23, 2021
- 7 min
Social Justice Transformation - All Minds, All Hearts, All Hands on Deck
February 23, 2021 By Camila Beiner Creating a Village A blog series profiling the work of community leaders across the country working to...
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Networks of Opportunity
- Dec 28, 2020
- 4 min
Virtual Meetings: Tips for Effective Agendas and Shared Leadership
December 28, 2020 By: Tiffany Rodriguez, NOW Program Coordinator Virtual meetings have become a critical component for coalitions who are...
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Networks of Opportunity
- Dec 15, 2020
- 4 min
Community Champion: Lucas Sensius
By: Tiffany Rodriguez, Program Coordinator, Vital Village Network December 15, 2020 Community Champion: Lucas Sensius Organization: Vital...
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Networks of Opportunity
- Oct 5, 2020
- 8 min
A Journey of Growth and Compassion: Conrad Robinson
October 5, 2020 By Camila Beiner The original version of this article by was published on the Vital Village Networks Blog and can be...
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Networks of Opportunity
- Sep 29, 2020
- 4 min
As School Reopens, Don’t Forget The Hidden Victims Of Police Violence: Children
September 29, 2020 By Dr. Renée Boynton-Jarrett, Marisha L. Humphries and Stephanie M. Curenton The original version of this article by...
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Networks of Opportunity
- Sep 14, 2020
- 3 min
Asking mental health to take a backseat during the coronavirus pandemic is a dangerous proposition
September 20, 2020 By Julia Slayne, Vital Village Networks Emerging Leader Summer 2020 The original version of this article by was...
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Networks of Opportunity
- Aug 13, 2020
- 4 min
Community-Driven Policy Change: Guides, Toolkits, and Practices
August 13, 2020 By Phoebe Co, Child Advocacy Intern, Vital Village Network Advocating and organizing for policy change is one approach to...
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