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July 23, 2024 Written by Colleen Roan, Coordinator of the McKinley County Early Childhood Coalition Sometimes I don't feel like an...
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Stephanie Waters
May 162 min read
Still Leaning into the Discomfort and Valuing Disorganization
While the impact of white supremacy culture affects us all differently, we are all swimming in its metaphorical waters.
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Corin Bauman
Jan 312 min read
Imperative of NOW: Community Power and Healing-Centered Advocacy
Introducing the 2024 NOW Leadership Article Series - Imperative of NOW: Community Power and Healing-Centered Advocacy
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Networks of Opportunity
Dec 14, 20234 min read
Reflections on 2023: Moving to Transformation, Healing, and Joy
The NOW staff shares reflections from the past year of transformative leadership & learnings from around the NOW community.
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Gabrielle Cockerham
Nov 14, 20233 min read
Coalition Building: Key Takeaways from the 2023 National Community Leadership Summit
November 14, 2023 By Gabrielle Cockerham, NOW Practicum Student Contributions and edits by Vital Village Networks Staff, Diana Rivera,...
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Corin Bauman
Sep 12, 20235 min read
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, 20235 min read
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, 20234 min read
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, 20235 min read
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, 20236 min read
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, 20223 min read
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, 20224 min read
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, 20211 min read
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, 20213 min read
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, 20215 min read
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, 20215 min read
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, 20214 min read
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, 20213 min read
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, 20217 min read
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, 20204 min read
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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