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RiC
A COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT TOOLKIT
FOR GRASSROOTS ORGANIZATIONS
Building Stronger Communities Together
About
WHAT IS Rooted in Connection
A collection of guides, checklists, and templates designed to adapt to the evolving needs and goals of Grassroots Organizations.
Featuring the Uphams Corner Food Forest Case Study
community engagement
com·mu·ni·ty /kə-ˈmyü-nə-tē/ en·gage·ment /in-ˈgāj-mənt/ noun
“The process of working collaboratively with and through groups of people affiliated by geographic proximity, special interest, or similar situations to address issues affecting the well-being of those people.”
community engagement...
builds trust and legitimacy
ensures relevance and responsiveness
strengthens local leadership
fosters ownership and stewardship
increases participation
drives collective change
supports local advocacy
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