2. Connecting Community, Activating Change
On February 4, 2013 community members gathered at the
Goodrich Memorial Library in Newport, Vermont for a workshop
convened by CommunityMatters and Newport City Renaissance
Corporation.
The day-long workshop focused on discussing concrete tools and
ideas for strengthening Newport’s ability to solve problems,
make decisions, and build a resilient city.
These photos represent the commitments of attendees to take
action following the workshop.
CommunityMatters is a national partnership of seven organizations that share the
belief that people have the power to solve their community’s problems and direct
future growth and change. Learn more at communitymatters.org.
3. I will do a better job communicating and documenting progress and
challenges on a continuum.
13. I will keep talking with peer groups about issues discussed
today. Listen…openly. Engage…commit.
14. I will spread the word to my friends and peers the power of
volunteering in growing our community. One step. One effort.
Small steps for a great community.
15. I will commit to continue finding the voices that are not
being heard. (Ambassador) Thanks!
16. I will continue to become more active in community
development organizations.
17. I will take more of a place-based approach in my daily work
with Design, PC, garden, and work.
18. I will be more proactive in my recruitment of volunteers. Be
more intentional with the things in which I am involved.