3RD QTR: COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

COMMUNIS (GREEK)

Common, public, shared by all

COMMUNITY

A unified body of people who have common interests that consists of a group of 2 or more people

GEOGRAPHIC COMMUNITY

Physical boundaries that make it distinct or separate

COMMUNITY OF IDENTITY

Implies common identifiable characteristics (culture)

COMMUNITY OF INTEREST

Connected to their interest community at the local, and or global level

who share common interests / goals

INTENTIONAL COMMUNITY

Individuals come tgt voluntarily and are supportive of eo

COMMUNITY AS A CONSTRUCT

Defines community based on shared values, norms, and social connections among individuals.

COMMUNITY HAS FUZZY BOUNDARIES

Boundary of community is not precise

COMMUNITY CAN BE WITHIN COMMUNITIES

Communities within larger communities (districts, religions, ethnic grps, nations)

COMMUNITY MAY MOVE

Community residents may be physically mobile (Nomadic)

SYSTEMS PERSPECTIVE

Community is like a living creature comprising different parts to meet community needs

COMMUNITY (SOCSCI PERSPECTIVE)

Describes the social and political networks that link ppl

FERDINAND TONNIES

A German sociologist known for his distinction between Gemeinschaft (community) and Gesellschaft (society), emphasizing the importance of social bonds.

GEMEINSCHAFT (COMMUNITY)

Close personal ties and a strong sense of belonging, often found in traditional societies.

GESELLESCHAFT (SOCIETY)

Impersonal and formal social relationship, typical of modern industrialized societies, characterized by self-interest and individualism.

VIRTUAL PERSPECTIVE

Role of technology and digital interactions in shaping community engagement (internet)

INDIVIDUAL PERSPECTIVE

Own sense of community membership which can change over time and affect participation

INSTITUTIONAL PERSPECTIVE

Organized as institutions for religious, social, or similar purpose

INSTITUTIONAL PERSPECTIVE

Grand social structures are made up of individuals and organizations that interact to fulfill community needs and objectives.

CIVIL SOCIETY

Space for collective action around shared interests and values, often involving voluntary orgs that operate independently from govt

CIVIL SOCIETY

The arena, outside of the family, the state, and the market where people associate to advance common interests

WHY DO WE NEED CIVIL SOCIETIES IN OUR COMMUNTIIES?

1. Social Responsibility

2. Empowering Communities

3. Ensuring Good Governance

LOCAL AND GRASSROOTS

Made up by civilians advocating change (bottom-up approach)

HUMAN SCALE

• Communities have individuals engaging in face-to-face interactions.

• People know each other and in this sense are in control of the range of interactions they are engaged in.

IDENTITY AND BELONGING

• There is feeling of belonging and acceptance of each other as well as security.

• Membership involves acceptance by others, allegiance or loyalty to the aims of the group concerned.

OBLIGATIONS

The belongingness carries with it certain sense of rights and responsibilities.

CULTURE

Reproduced and continuously being shaped by the members of the community

DEMOGRAPHICS

• Population size- total number of persons living in the community

• Density- ratio of people to the space they inhibit

• Heterogeneity- extent to which community members have diverse characteristics

• Areas known for having their own characteristics

• Isolation from or closeness to other communities

GEOGRAPHY AND ENVIRONMENTAL INFLUENCE

The community’s physical environment

BELIEFS AND ATTITUDES

Cultural values, traditions, and beliefs of various segments of the population

LOCAL POLITICS

• Structure of government

• Decision-making power and control

• Major issues currently in debate

LOCAL ECONOMY AND BUSINESS

• Businesses and factories and other sources of employment

• Nature of the business

• Employment profile of residents

• Adequacy of Public Transportation

INCOME DISTRIBUTION

Public assistance benefits available to residents

HOUSING

• Housing conditions

• Population density

• Types of housing

• Ownership status of houses

EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS

Education system

HEALTH AND WELFARE SYSTEMS

Adequate numbers of health professionals and specialists

SOURCES OF INFORMATION AND PUBLIC OPINION

Presence of TV and radio station and newspapers

COMMUNITY POWER

Capacity of the community to exercise control over activities

LEADERSHIP

Leader is generally defined as the person who has the responsibility of controlling da world

RELATIONSHIP

Success of a community will be more meaningful if its members have harmonious relationships with each other.

SOCIAL CHANGE

Changes that occur in the social order of a society (driven by cultural, religious, economics, scientific, or technological forces)

TYPOLOGY

• System of categorizing things based on shared characteristics to aid research, understanding, and organization.

• Group similar elements for clearer analysis and everyday decision-making.

ELEMENTS OF THE TYPOLOGIES OF A COMMUNITY

1. Sense of Place - Locality forms the foundation of the first kind of community

2. Sense of Community - Members share some common features and have some sense of collective identity

3. Community Spirit - Members have a sense of connection based on a network of relationships and interactions which may or may not be through physical interactions

FORMAL COMMUNITIES

Group creates per official authority to fulfill certain goals or objectives PROFESSIONALSLSLSL

(govt officials)

INFORMAL COMMUNITIES

Formed according to the likes, interests, and attitudes of the members PERSONAALALALAL

RURAL COMMUNITY

• Population density found to be low and they tend to live far apart from each other.

• The area is situated geographically distant from urban areas

• Each area typically specializes in a particular form of livelihood.

URBAN COMMUNITY

• Higher population density with more diverse subgroups

• Various industries and businesses are found in the area

LOCAL COMMUNITY

• Characterized by close social integration and physical proximity.

• Defined as a group of people sharing the same environment and conditions

GLOBAL COMMUNITY

System characterized by integration and interaction among and between individuals

COMMUNITY SECTORS

Various groups or subdivisions of the larger community divided based on the characteristics

HEATLH SECTOR

Medical and mental health professionals; public health agencies and systems

EDUCATION SECTOR

Public and private preschools, K-12 schools, colleges and universities; school committees, school administrators, teachers, parents, students, board of education; Adult Basic Education (ABE) and English as Second Language or Other Language (ESOL)

LAW ENFORCEMENT SECTOR

Local and state police, court systems (judges, probation officers, prosecutor, lawyers.

GOVERNMENT SECTOR

Regional, provincial, state, local, and tribal government bureaucracies, agencies, and officials, both elected and appointed

BUSINESS SECTOR

From the self-employed carpenter to the multinational corporation with a local facility

YOUTH SECTOR

People who are in the ages 18 and younger and those who work directly with them

MEDIA SECTOR

Newspapers and magazines, and TV, vast array of blogs, videos, and online news and other materials available in the internet.

HUMAN SERVICES SECTOR

Non-profit professional and volunteer organizations that provide free or affordable services for individuals.

SERVICE / FRATERNAL ORGANIZATION SECTOR

Local and national or international service organizations, college fraternities/sororities or other local and national social clubs

RELIGION SECTOR

Places of worship and their members, religious organizations of all faith

COMMUNITY ACTIVIEST VOLUNTEER GROUPS SECTOR

Individuals for or against political issues, supportive of existing institutions or more generally concerned with the quality of community life

CULTURE SECTOR

Artists, art organizations, and regular consumers and supporters of the arts

HOUSING DEVELOPMENT

Both public and private non-profit housing agencies and organizations, developers, and include everyone from fair housing advocates to those who own and manage urban real estate

SPORTS AND RECREATION SECTOR

Sports club, town or country recreation departments, amateur and professional athletic associations, public and private sports and recreation facilities, gyms, and those who participate in these groups

SOCIAL SPACES

Physical or virtual spaces which members of the community visit or where they stay

ONLINE SOCIAL SPACES

Includes social center, online social media, etc

GOVERNMENT-OWNED SOCIAL SPACE

Generally open and accessible to people (ex: town squares, parks, and beaches)

PRIVATE SOCIAL SPACES

Generally open and accessible to people (ex: town squares, parks, and beaches)

COMMUNITY ACTION

Activity that aims to increase the understanding, engagement, and empowerment of communities for the intention of giving services to the people.

citizen engagement

OBJECTIVES THAT CAN BE ACHIEVED BECAUSE OF COMMUNITY ACTION PROJECTS

1. Building Community and Social Capacity- serve as an avenue for local citizens to share their knowledge, skills and ideas with each other

2. Community Resiliency- community is motivated to be able to support itself, and face possible challenges

3. Prevention- members of community will be able to prepare ahead of time because of community action plans. (Collaboration and partnerships)

4. Maintaining and Creating Wealth- community action focuses on helping people in the long term (employment, etc.)

ADVOCACIES

Multitudes of topics where people are compelled to push for value specific agendas that are shared through their supporters

NETWORKING

Spirit of collaboration where groups and individuals from various walks of life come together to form linkages that are important for mobilization and value creation

SOCIAL ACTION

A community hopes to address the issues of the status quo through the combined efforts of actors.

COMMUNITY AS A MOVEMENT

Community is a social movement > grp of individuals that carry out social change

ROLES OF COMMUNITY

1. Community consultation

2. Joint planning

3. Joint design

4. Joint delivery

5. Implementation of community-led initiatives

TYPES OF ACTIVITIES THAT CAN BE PLANNED AND EXECUTED BY COMMUNITIES

• Asset Transfer- process of transferring ownership or leasehold of a property or something of value from one person or party to another.

• Physical Space- better usage of physical space.

• Decision Making- decides on their priorities, designs, and services to be conducted based on their goals

• Community Networks- making contacts through face to face interaction at events such as meetings and conferences.

• Community Grants- grant is a non-payable fund or products to target recipients

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Process of working together with members of a group based on geographical proximity, special interest, or similar situations to address issues affecting the whole group.

POWER VEHICLE

lead to environmental and behavioral changes that will improve the health of the community and its members

PARTNERSHIPS AND COALITIONS

mobilize resources and influence systems, change relationships among partners and serve as catalysts for changing policies and programs

4 TYPES OF COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

1. Community engagement with a focus on community development or community building

2. Community participation in consultation and decisionmaking

3. Community engagement that helps organizations, businesses etc. to improve their service delivery or to achieve their goals

4. Community engagement as part of social change movements or as part of the work of voluntary community organization