Wyoming Public Radio: ‘We have to have our voices heard’: A Casper group is building a queer history archive. “Locals brought photos, letters, journals and artwork from queer Casperites of the distant past and the present. Then, Amber and Mallory Pollock, the executive director of Casper Pride, catalogued and uploaded digital copies of the memorabilia to the nascent website. The idea was […]

https://rbfirehose.com/2025/04/15/we-have-to-have-our-voices-heard-a-casper-group-is-building-a-queer-history-archive-wyoming-public-radio/

"Can a politician withstand rising tensions in his own town?" At a Whitworth University town hall, U.S. Rep. Michael Baumgartner faced a raucous crowd questioning his actions amid Trump's presidency. His controversial support for annexing foreign nations sparked an uproar, leading to potential changes in how he engages with constituents. This encounter highlights the widening gap between Baumgartner and the people he represents. For further insights, read the full article [here](https://crooksandliars.com/2025/03/another-republican-gets-earful-town-hall). #politics #townhall #MichaelBaumgartner #communityengagement

Welcome back to our weekly behind-the-scenes glimpse at what’s getting our team talking. Share your thoughts with us at info@reasonstobecheerful.world! #RTBC #CommunityEngagement

Locked Up Living Dr Katy Gardner & Dr Susanna Graham-Jones (video); Developing social engaged healthcare in Liverpool 8: summaryThe conversation explores the experiences of Katy Gardner and Susanna Graham-Jones and their colleagues at the Princes Park Health Centre, focusing on their commitment to providing healthcare in a deprived inner-city area of Liverpool. They discuss their… https://lockedupliving.podbean.com/e/dr-katy-gardner-developing-social-engaged-healthcare-in-liverpool-8/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon @lockedupliving #Healthcare #CommunityEngagement #HealthInequalities #NHS #Liverpool

"the 'check the box' reason to have public meetings isn't really what you get with them"

#CommunityEngagement myths including the idea that you "talked to the community" in a meeting scheduled at bedtime in a church basement on a school night.

https://usa.streetsblog.org/2025/01/16/talking-headways-podcast-reimagining-the-civic-commons

I'm looking for open source (or saas) software recommendations from anyone running a small local community organisation, ideally with strong fediverse integration.
- events (poster creation, announcing, sharing)
- internal collaboration (meeting notes, document collab etc.)
- simple website generation
- mailing list management for members
- native apps(!?)
Thanks

Locked Up Living Katy Gardner & Susanna Graham-Jones (audio); Developing socially engaged healthcare in Liverpool 8.: summaryThe conversation explores the experiences of Katy Gardner and Susanna Graham-Jones and their colleagues at the Princes Park Health Centre, focusing on their commitment to providing healthcare in a deprived inner-city area of Liverpool. They discuss their personal… https://lockedupliving.podbean.com/e/katy-gardner/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon @lockedupliving #Healthcare #Liverpool #NHS #CommunityEngagement #HealthInequalities

OpenStreetMap Foundation Seeks Catalyst for Core Software Evolution

In a bold move to enhance the OpenStreetMap (OSM) ecosystem, the OSM Foundation has secured funding from the Sovereign Tech Fund to modernize its core software. This initiative opens a unique opportun...

https://news.lavx.hu/article/openstreetmap-foundation-seeks-catalyst-for-core-software-evolution

#shamelessplug Cannot sleep so I finally found time to write my #opentowork post. If you’re in #Linkedin, I would appreciate any leads and your support by liking, sharing and commenting on my post to connect me to the next exciting opportunity ahead

Thank you

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/arnalie-vicario-71745a6b_openstreetmap-opentowork-careeropportunities-activity-7255090694099271680-9-ct?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_ios

#careeropportunities
#communityengagement
#volunteermanagement
#collectivefacilitation
#projectcoordination
#DEI

Callao Cave, Cagayan Valley
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Callao_Cave

When you make activity sharing easy, and members start posting their favourites on social media! It's a win-win for everyone! Let your community shine with the BuddyPress Favourite Notification plugin.
Check it out here: https://wbcomdesigns.com/downloads/buddypress-favourite-notification/
#BuddyPress #SocialMedia #CommunityEngagement #ActivitySharing #PluginPower

Good lessons to learn when doing municipal forestry.

#trees #Treeplanting #racism #communityengagement #environmentalism #communities

https://getpocket.com/explore/item/why-detroit-residents-pushed-back-against-tree-planting

When community engagement drops after a week off from posting, it’s a wake-up call! Stay consistent to keep your audience connected.
For tips, check out: https://wbcomdesigns.com/tips-to-get-started-with-community-engagement/
#CommunityEngagement #ContentCreation #SocialMedia #EngagementTips #ConsistencyIsKey