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ASSET-BASED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND MOBILIZATION

ABCD in Action is your community - a community of members from around the world, where we can explore together how to apply the principles and practices of Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD). All are welcome!

"Building on the skills of local residents, the power of local associations, and the supportive functions of local institutions, asset-based community development draws upon existing community strengths to build stronger, more sustainable communities for the future.” ~http://www.abcdinstitute.org

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Enabling Productive Neighborhoods: The Role of a New Kind of Leader

By John L. McKnight, 2021-05-13

Sal Alinsky, one of the Godfathers of neighborhood organizing, enjoyed asking people, “What is a leader.” Usually, no one gave the answer that he had in mind and he said, “A leader is somebody...
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Peacemaking Powers and the Culture They Create

By John L. McKnight, 2021-04-07

In a neighborhood, people are empowered by the work they do together. Often, they use this power to confront institutions and advocate for the neighborhood’s self-interest. In this kind of...
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ABCD and Racial Equity -- 2 examples

By Robert Francis, 2021-03-14

Reducing Racial Disparity and what ABCD has to contribute… March 14, 2021 In an effort to discover the power of utilizing ABCD principles and tools to reduce racial and ethnic...
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Job Opportunity: Executive Director, Gloucester Community Building Collective

By richholmes, 2021-03-11

Job Opportunity: I will soon be moving on to a new role, which means Gloucester Community Building Collective are looking for a new Exec Director. If you are passionate about #abcd and...
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Beware of “Community”: An Amoeba Word

By John L. McKnight, 2021-03-04

Many current programs, policies, plans and initiatives are described as fostering “community” engagement, “community” participation, “community” co-production, “community” coalition, “community”...
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ABCD and Grandparents

05/13/21 10:21:23AM, by Amber Kelly

ABCD and Service Clubs

05/11/21 11:54:08AM, by Allison Lourash

IACD Practice Insights - ABCD Edition

04/29/21 04:34:42PM, by Michelle Dunscombe

New to ABCD: What resources would you recommend?

04/21/21 10:32:45AM, by ABCD in Action

New to ABCD in Action!

04/19/21 11:53:18AM, by kristopher jay swanson

Looking for development opportunities

04/16/21 07:59:07PM, by Rebekah Scher

Looking for others in Atlanta, GA (or the South)

04/14/21 07:33:04PM, by Amy Richie

ChiCommons LWCA, Connecting with Chicago Region ABCD practicians

04/09/21 11:17:25AM, by Steve Ediger
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Global Gathering: ABCD and Racial and Social Justice (Oct. 2020)

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Your Idea Friendly Town

Quiet Violence: Overcoming Overthinking for Anti-Racist ABCDing

Rural Communities: ”We Are It!”

Virtual Practices for Asset-Based Community Building: Marketplace and Monthly Meetup

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@john-l-mcknight • 3 days ago • comments: 0

Posted a new blog:
Enabling Productive Neighborhoods: The Role of a New Kind of Leader
Sal Alinsky, one of the Godfathers of neighborhood organizing, enjoyed asking people, “What is a leader.” Usually, no one gave the answer that he had in mind and he...

@freya-conomos • 4 days ago • comments: 0

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Introduction to ABCD when working with young people

@shayne-betts • 6 days ago

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A Unique Asset-Based Approach to Reducing Poverty

05/18/21 02:30:00PM

The Tamarack Institute in Canada has created a unique...

Soup for the Asset-Based Community Soul

05/20/21 05:15:00PM

Conversation Topic: There is Resilience in Remembering:...

Rural Communities/ABCD Community of Practice Kick-off

05/25/21 10:00:00AM

Are you interested in exploring how to build on the...

Global Gathering: Storytelling #1

05/26/21 10:00:00AM

How can the power of storytelling be used to create...

Global Gathering: Storytelling #2

05/27/21 05:00:00PM

How can the power of storytelling be used to create...
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Connecting in Wisconsin

This group is for all those Wisconsinites (or wannabes)...

ABCD:DC

A group in our nation's capital seeking to connect...

New Forms of Neighborhood Organizing

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ABCD Asia Pacific Group

The ABCD Asia Pacific network is a group well versed in...

Progressive Communities

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