Introduction — Part 1
We address significant challenges that communities are confronting nationwide. It's becoming increasingly clear that churches and nonprofits struggle to combat poverty and hunger.
Introduction — Part 2
Embark on an extraordinary, unparalleled adventure that holds immense hope and promise, unlocking the vast, untapped potential of your community and revealing boundless possibilities!
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Prepare Yourself for the Journey — Step 1, Part 1
Community stakeholders are genuinely eager to create positive change, yet they often grapple with doubts about their involvement – pondering the time and effort necessary to be impactful and achieve success.
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Prepare Yourself for the Journey — Step 1, Part 2
Transformation is an integral part of our existence. It influences the way we think and act. And it can influence our capacity to expand in knowledge, comprehension, and character.
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Prepare Yourself for the Journey — Step 1, Part 3
As we reach this stage in our training, I trust that you've developed a deeper insight into the concept of 'helping others' from the perspective of individuals and families.
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Prepare Yourself for the Journey — Step 1, Part 4
Communities are struggling. It's becoming increasingly clear that lasting solutions will be achievable only if the entire community participates and contributes.
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Invite Others to Travel with You — Step 2, Part 1
Learn how to cast a clear, concise, and compelling vision for a comprehensive approach to transforming people's lives. Combine your strengths, including your knowledge, expertise, and resources.
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Invite Others to Travel with You — Step 2, Part 2
Gain a better understanding of how to get people to connect, engage in meaningful conversations, and work together. Caring Power is the “secret sauce” for creating a strong civic culture in communities.
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Set Up Your First Basecamp — Step 3
Embark on an exhilarating journey to your first base camp, a dynamic hub where various helping agencies unite in a groundbreaking decision to connect, exchange wisdom, and enhance their resourcefulness.
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Experiencing the Value of Working Together — Step 4
We will explore how increased cooperation among community stakeholders can pave the way for a commonly shared mission aligned for collective impact.
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Set Up More Basecamps Along the Way — Step 5
Discover how to launch and maintain your Care Collaborative. Imagine a dynamic alliance of influential leaders across various sectors, all rallying together to champion a cause that reshapes the community.
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Bridge the Gaps that Advance Forward Progress — Step 6
Uncover the "Top 10 Gaps" that are hindering forward progress, and learn the secrets to bridging these chasms with finesse. Avoid the gaps that undermine your community's impact.
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Map Out a Successful Path to the Summit — Step 7
Discover new and exciting breakthroughs in networking technology, collaboration, and systemic change now make it possible to "move the needle" on complex community challenges.
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Create Wide Pathways for Many Explorers to Travel — Step 8
Here's where the excitement builds: the leap from isolated efforts to impactful, large-scale social change, though daunting, is now within reach!