Creating Vibrant Communities
How Individuals and Organizations from Diverse Sectors of Society Are Coming Together to Reduce Poverty in Canada
Published on 24. September 2010
456 pages
978-1-926645-33-9 (ISBN)
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Equal parts inspiration, perspiration, and information -- a book that is sure to take the Vibrant Communities story to new heights as it begins its next exciting phase.In Canada, "poverty reduction" is no longer a "wouldn't it be nice" dream discussed after yet another failure to make a dent in an age-old problem. It's a living, breathing, exhilarating reality.
Why?
Because all across the country people are approaching poverty in a positive, creative, and energetic way. They are doing so courtesy of a new social phenomenon called Vibrant Communities: a network of people who are getting people together -- citizens (no matter what their income), community developers, business people, and representatives from all levels of government -- to determine needs, community assets, and strategies. They're putting plans into action with astonishing results.
This book tells their story. And perhaps yours, too.
Why?
Because all across the country people are approaching poverty in a positive, creative, and energetic way. They are doing so courtesy of a new social phenomenon called Vibrant Communities: a network of people who are getting people together -- citizens (no matter what their income), community developers, business people, and representatives from all levels of government -- to determine needs, community assets, and strategies. They're putting plans into action with astonishing results.
This book tells their story. And perhaps yours, too.
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Creating Vibrant Communities
How Individuals and Organizations from Diverse Sectors of Society Are Coming Together to Reduce Poverty in Canada
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Paul Born is the author of Deepening Community and Community Conversations: Mobilizing the Ideas, Skills, and Passion of Community Organizations, Governments, Businesses, and People. Internationally recognized for his innovative approaches to community building, he is the President and Co-founder of Tamarack - An Institute for Community Engagement and the founding chair of the Canadian Community Economic Development Network, Vibrant Communities Canada, and Opportunities 2000.
Content
- Intro
- Title
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Contents
- Preface
- Introduction
- Part I - THE VIBRANT COMMUNITIES WAY
- Introduction to Part I
- Bringing Vibrant Communities to Life: The Founding Years
- Implementing and Evaluating Vibrant Communities
- Part II - VIBRANT COMMUNITIES STORIES
- Introduction to Part II
- A. Communities That Built the Trail
- The Group of Six
- British Columbia's Capital Region
- Quality of Life Challenge: Fostering Engagement, Collaboration, and Inclusion - Theory of Change
- The Employer Challenge
- The Mentorship Challenge
- Victoria's Regional Housing Trust Fund
- Inviting Low-income Canadians to Speak for Themselves
- Niagara Region, Ontario
- Opportunities Niagara: Untying the Knots, Connecting the Dots - Theory of Change
- Pursuing a Living Wage in the Niagara Region
- Niagara's Inter-municipal Transportation Strategy
- CAW 199 and Community Partners Build Affordable Homes and Community Spirit
- Saint John, New Brunswick
- Vibrant Communities Saint John: Dismantling the Poverty Traps - Theory of Change
- Saint John Tackles Energy Poverty
- Neighbourhood Development Initiatives
- Housing Appointment Creates New Opportunities
- Making a Difference in the Lives of Young People
- Government Engagement in Saint John
- Edmonton, Alberta
- Vibrant Communities Edmonton: Building Family Economic Success - Theory of Change
- Community Investment in Edmonton
- Financial Literacy Work in Edmonton
- Edmonton's Job Bus Preparations
- The Make Tax Time Pay Campaign
- Trail Builder Update: Make Tax Time Pay 2007
- Saint-Michel, Quebec
- Le Chantier in Saint-Michel: Tackling Poverty and Social Inclusion - Theory of Change
- Affordable Housing through Cooperative Development in Saint-Michel
- Community Engagement Through Culture
- Training for Employment
- Calgary, Alberta
- Vibrant Communities Calgary: Awareness, Engagement, and Policy Change - Theory of Change
- Defining and Increasing Civic Engagement
- Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped Public Policy Initiative
- Fair Fares Calgary Celebrates Reduced-fare Transit Passes
- Update on the Living-Wage Campaign
- Fair Fares 2008: Roadblocks and Opportunities
- B. Emerging Trail Builders
- Hamilton, Ontario
- The Hamilton Roundtable for Poverty Reduction
- Hamilton's Best Start Network
- The Hamilton Spectator's Focus on Poverty
- Mohawk College Builds Its Community Partnerships
- Shared Leadership and Collaborative Governance in Poverty Reduction
- Surrey, British Columbia
- Vibrant Surrey: Bridging the Gaps and Consolidating Strengths - Theory of Change
- Project Comeback: A Lifeline for Surrey's Homeless Day Labourers
- Waterloo Region, Ontario
- Waterloo Region's Guaranteed Income Supplement Campaign
- Opportunities 2000's Year of Change
- St. John's, Newfoundland
- Vibrant Communities St. John's: Engaging Citizens and Changing Systems
- Conclusion: Toward 2011
- Further Resources
- Contributors
