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Transformational Healing: Facing Hard Truths – Part 1 of 2
Explore how trauma healing can shift from individual responsibility to a collective practice rooted in community. Learn about culturally grounded, ...
Practice Self-reflection: Strengthening Cultural Competencies for Rural Capacity Building, Research, and Evaluation – Part 2 of 4
Rural communities are more than just places—they are cultures with deep traditions, strong social ties, and unique challenges. But is ...
Healing: A Path to Personal and Collective Liberation
Healing is personal, but it’s also political. My journey started with self-reflection and therapy, but it quickly became clear: my ...
From Crisis to Capacity: Building Resilient Organizations Through Smarter Decision-Making
Strong organizations don’t just react to change—they plan for it. Learn how to create resilient decision-making structures that empower teams, ...
Rural as Culture: Strengthening Cultural Competencies for Rural Capacity Building, Research, and Evaluation – Part 1 of 4
Rural communities are more than just places—they are cultures with deep traditions, strong social ties, and unique challenges. But is ...
Engagement, Rigor, and Flexibility: Essential Elements for Supporting and Evaluating Community Power Building Work
In 2021, Community Science began working with The Colorado Trust (The Trust) to evaluate the Building and Bridging Power strategy ...
It’s All About Community, Systems, and Justice
We are kicking off 2025 with apprehension about the uncertainties ahead, and at the same time, excitement about the change ...
The Gift of Relationships: Advancing Learner-centered Education
In 2021, Community Science started working with the Wend Collective, founded by James Walton and based in Denver, Colorado. Our ...
Breaking Out of the Hero-Villain Dynamic: A Path to Transformational Change
When faced with challenges, it's tempting to blame a single "villain" for systemic issues, believing their removal will bring resolution ...
Driving Equitable Community Development in a Constantly Changing Landscape
How can we better predict and plan for changes that affect one critical aspect of community development, like gentrification, displacement, ...
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