https://youtu.be/8c80g_jhy2c This program was the FCA First Fridays inaugural program and featured a curated discussion led by moderator, Professor Dave Monroe Philosophy Department SPC and featuring nonprofit leaders: Jennifer Silva, Director of Volunteer Services, St Petersburg Free Clinic, Xavier Oliver, Volunteer Program Manager, Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas and West Pasco County, and Michelle Curtis,…
https://youtu.be/Ex7Syw5OVZs Local governments have numerous opportunities to connect with residents every day. Turning those moments into opportunities for expanded engagement, with the local government and with the larger community, takes creativity. It also can reap great rewards for everyone. Join co-hosts Dr. Scott Paine and Christen Barton of FLC University and their guests to see…
https://youtu.be/gwM7NuaUbII The webinar featured several programs that are working to match seniors with civic challenges in their communities. Learn about these programs and how they provide engagement opportunities for seniors for contributing to and improving civic life. Press Release
https://youtu.be/KuXBSEjmMG8 Liz Joyner, Founder + CEO of The Village Square was joined by advisory co-chair Bill Mattox (James Madison Institute) and board member Jovita Woodrich (Volunteer Florida) to share civic lessons learned in 15 years of bringing diverse citizens together across color, creed and ideology in a 21st century revival of the traditional American town hall. The…
https://youtu.be/NrVdteZM8y4 Great cities begin with great dialogue. Today Pensacola is engaged in civic conversations about how to improve the community. Started in 2017, CivicCon is a partnership with the Studer Community Institute, and the Pensacola News Journal. CivicCon hosts civic and community conversations with some of the nation's leading thinkers and experts on a…
The Census is the backbone of civic engagement and civic infrastructure. Every 10 years, the U.S. Census generates a critical snapshot of America used to allocate political power and federal funding. Florida's population of 21.07 million residents, was under-counted in 2020 by nearly 3.5%, (750,600) costing 1 congressional seat. Throughout the coming decade, Floridians can…
Building Trust and Partnerships from within Community: Allegany Franciscan Ministries Common Good Initiative" Thursday, October 20, 2022, 12-1 pm Download the Webinar Flyer Co-hosted by Allegany Franciscan Ministries and the Florida Civic Advance Click here to watch the webinar replay This Zoom replay requires a passcode: iF2Q^f7E
https://youtu.be/SbSD1vi4nJA Thursday, November 17, 2022, 12-1 pm, Co-hosted by Volunteer Florida and the Florida Civic Advance Volunteering as an effective, enduring mainspring of civic life, connecting neighbors and is a powerful force for the maintenance of civic health in communities. Volunteer Florida is invested in promoting the culture of volunteerism statewide. The new 2022 survey…
The League of Women Voters, supported by the Foundation for a Healthy St Petersburg worked with many community organizations and stakeholders to gather qualitative and quantitative data on civic health in 2019 and share with the community. The study findings underscored how its residents engage in civic and public spaces can differ greatly by race,…
https://youtu.be/vuuk3uJRcAw This 2022 report by Rich Harwood reveals that Americans don’t feel polarized or antagonistic toward one another. They feel isolated and disoriented, like they are trapped in a house of mirrors with no way out. They are in the grips of a perilous fight or flight response. In a society that is breaking apart,…