The document discusses partnerships between different entities within a city to promote the welfare and well-being of the city. It outlines five major entities - private citizens, the church, non-profits, local businesses, and city government. These entities can work together through initiatives and partnerships to address community needs like literacy programs, recreation, sanitation, and more. Effective partnerships require understanding the city and its needs as well as stewarding resources and relationships. The welfare of cities is a biblical theme and partnerships allow for proper stewardship of a city for God's glory.
Investor deck detailing disruptive marketability of a process to address housing crisis based in Washington DC. Deck reveals the NPO's strategic tactical approach and investment opportunities.
This document provides information on several humanitarian organizations and encourages donations to support their efforts. It describes ShelterBox, which provides relief packages for displaced people; Amnesty International, which protects human rights; and the Red Cross, which provides medical aid globally. It also summarizes recent crises in Libya, Japan, Côte d'Ivoire, and Darfur where these organizations are active. The document includes a donation form where contributors can select which groups to support.
This document discusses community transformation through the engagement of local churches. It provides an overview of community advocates, an example program from Antioch Community Church in Waco, Texas. The program aims to mobilize church members in serving the community. It discusses increasing members' knowledge and involvement through community engagement initiatives. Evaluation found excited members and increased community appreciation after advocates worked on issues like justice, relationships and community development. The document encourages churches to encounter, explore and engage their communities.
The document discusses systemic change and how to transform lives and end the cycle of poverty. It emphasizes that addressing immediate needs through charity alone is not enough, and that justice and addressing the root causes of poverty through systemic change are also needed. Some key strategies discussed for systemic change include being mission-oriented, focusing on empowering individuals, taking a holistic approach, and collaborating through co-responsibility and political action. The overall goal is to transform complete systems and structures, not just individual elements, in order to prevent people from falling deeper into poverty.
The document discusses the systemic change approach to addressing unjust structures that oppress those living in poverty. It defines a system as interconnected parts that operate toward a common purpose. To understand and change a system, one must consider the whole system and how individual parts affect each other over time. Social systems meant to help people often perpetuate inequality. The document advocates acting locally through reflection on personal experiences and stories to identify root causes of poverty and effective strategies for transformation, including those used by Vincent de Paul and Louise de Marillac who empowered others and sought systemic change through political action and solidarity.
The document contains a draft shot list for a short film about a girl named Sophie. It includes 27 scenes with descriptions of the shots, locations, characters, props, and costumes. Some key shots include a closeup of Sophie studying in her bedroom, checking her phone, receiving a text from the NHS, opening a letter and dropping it in shock, and sitting devastated on the sofa after receiving bad news. The shot list provides details to storyboard and plan the visual elements and flow of the short film.
The document discusses transcription services provided by Xaxa Scripta. It defines transcription as creating a written record of events like meetings, workshops, or trainings. Transcripts have advantages like allowing anyone to understand an activity's content and serving as documentation. Xaxa Scripta offers different transcript types, including full transcripts with details, abridged versions focusing on the topic, and executive summaries. Fees are negotiated depending on the project scope and whether additional members are needed.
Investor deck detailing disruptive marketability of a process to address housing crisis based in Washington DC. Deck reveals the NPO's strategic tactical approach and investment opportunities.
This document provides information on several humanitarian organizations and encourages donations to support their efforts. It describes ShelterBox, which provides relief packages for displaced people; Amnesty International, which protects human rights; and the Red Cross, which provides medical aid globally. It also summarizes recent crises in Libya, Japan, Côte d'Ivoire, and Darfur where these organizations are active. The document includes a donation form where contributors can select which groups to support.
This document discusses community transformation through the engagement of local churches. It provides an overview of community advocates, an example program from Antioch Community Church in Waco, Texas. The program aims to mobilize church members in serving the community. It discusses increasing members' knowledge and involvement through community engagement initiatives. Evaluation found excited members and increased community appreciation after advocates worked on issues like justice, relationships and community development. The document encourages churches to encounter, explore and engage their communities.
The document discusses systemic change and how to transform lives and end the cycle of poverty. It emphasizes that addressing immediate needs through charity alone is not enough, and that justice and addressing the root causes of poverty through systemic change are also needed. Some key strategies discussed for systemic change include being mission-oriented, focusing on empowering individuals, taking a holistic approach, and collaborating through co-responsibility and political action. The overall goal is to transform complete systems and structures, not just individual elements, in order to prevent people from falling deeper into poverty.
The document discusses the systemic change approach to addressing unjust structures that oppress those living in poverty. It defines a system as interconnected parts that operate toward a common purpose. To understand and change a system, one must consider the whole system and how individual parts affect each other over time. Social systems meant to help people often perpetuate inequality. The document advocates acting locally through reflection on personal experiences and stories to identify root causes of poverty and effective strategies for transformation, including those used by Vincent de Paul and Louise de Marillac who empowered others and sought systemic change through political action and solidarity.
The document contains a draft shot list for a short film about a girl named Sophie. It includes 27 scenes with descriptions of the shots, locations, characters, props, and costumes. Some key shots include a closeup of Sophie studying in her bedroom, checking her phone, receiving a text from the NHS, opening a letter and dropping it in shock, and sitting devastated on the sofa after receiving bad news. The shot list provides details to storyboard and plan the visual elements and flow of the short film.
The document discusses transcription services provided by Xaxa Scripta. It defines transcription as creating a written record of events like meetings, workshops, or trainings. Transcripts have advantages like allowing anyone to understand an activity's content and serving as documentation. Xaxa Scripta offers different transcript types, including full transcripts with details, abridged versions focusing on the topic, and executive summaries. Fees are negotiated depending on the project scope and whether additional members are needed.
Corporate Presentation - BMO 2015 Global Metals & Mining Conferenceprimero_mining
This document provides an overview of Primero Mining Corp., including its assets and growth strategy. It summarizes Primero's 2014 achievements of increasing production by 57% to a record 225,100 gold equivalent ounces and outlines its 2015 objectives of increasing production by 20% to between 250,000 to 270,000 ounces. It also highlights Primero's key assets - the San Dimas mine in Mexico and the Black Fox mine in Canada - and describes its plans to optimize operations and expand production at San Dimas.
CETPA has been awarded as the best IT and Embedded Training Organization. It has delivered training to over 4000 students at IIT Roorkee and the R&D team of Samtel Displays. CETPA is also the training partner of Siemens PLM Solid Edge and has delivered training and programs at over 200 colleges in India.
The antitrust treatment of loyalty discounts and rebates in the EU competitio...Dr Danilo Samà
The antitrust treatment of loyalty discounts and rebates in the EU competition law: in search of an economic approach and a theory of consumer harm
Author:
Dr Danilo Samà (LUISS “Guido Carli” University, Law & Economics LAB)
Abstract:
In the paper, the fundamental question is under what conditions loyalty discounts and rebates adopted by a dominant firm cause anti-competitive effects. Fidelity schemes, although extremely frequent in the market, if applied by a dominant firm, are likely to be judged as illegal per se, as demonstrated by the EU case-law delivered so far and the severe scrutiny reserved by the national competition authorities. As a result, the paper first provides an analytical overview of loyalty structures, focusing in particular on retroactive rebates, and elaborates on important economic implications, such as the lock-in and the suction effect. The work then discusses the novelties introduced by the Guidance Paper on the Application of Art. 102 of the TFEU, which calls for an effects-based analysis of exclusionary abuses. Therefore, after an in-depth evaluation of the as-efficient competitor test, the new approach of the European Commission towards loyalty discounts and rebates is discussed in details with reference to a controversial antitrust case recently examined at EU level (Tomra). The paper finally proposes a systematic economic framework for analysing the effects, and therefore the legality, of fidelity schemes, in the light of a consistent theory of consumer harm.
Keywords:
fidelity discounts, loyalty rebates, abuse of dominant position, as-efficient competitor test, consumer harm, exclusive dealing, foreclosure, monopolization, nonlinear pricing, predation, Tomra
JEL classification:
K21; L12; L42
Year:
2012
Pages:
1-43
Citation:
Samà, Danilo (2012), The antitrust treatment of loyalty discounts and rebates in the EU competition law: in search of an economic approach and a theory of consumer harm, Law & Economics LAB, LUISS “Guido Carli” University, Rome, Italy, pp. 1-43.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise boosts blood flow, releases endorphins, and promotes changes in the brain which help enhance one's emotional well-being and mental clarity.
This document provides an analysis of the music video for Katy Perry's song "Last Friday Night". It uses mise-en-scene and narrative elements to depict a typical teenage party. Scenes show the stereotypical town and aftermath of the party. Multiple storylines throughout use flashbacks to show various characters and their experiences at the party. The target audience mirrors those portrayed as mostly young people.
This document discusses Safe Harbor statements under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. It notes that any forward-looking statements in the presentation are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. It lists several specific risks including those associated with new products and services, operating losses, growth rates, security, mergers and acquisitions, and larger enterprise customers.
The document discusses how to select appropriate hearing aid gain and output levels based on a patient's audiogram results. It describes calculating the average hearing loss at key frequencies to determine the necessary electroacoustic gain. It also discusses using loudness discomfort levels and Dillon's loudness model to select output settings that will be comfortable for 80% of patients. The goal is to fully stimulate the residual hearing range while avoiding loudness discomfort.
Introduction on how social media has an impact on todays business and how to utilise the current scenario. This PPT talks about basics and target mainly for novice people.
This document summarizes new features in PHP 5.4 including array dereferencing without extracting values to temporary variables, short echo and array syntax, binary number formats, class member access on instantiation, JSON serialization helpers, native session handler interfaces, objects as functions using __invoke, callable type hints, $this in anonymous functions, and an initialized high precision timer. It also discusses traits for multiple inheritance, the "use" operator, a built-in CLI web server, and performance improvements in PHP 5.4.
Kadanza is a brand asset management platform that centralizes brand assets like images, videos and documents in one place. It allows for easy sharing of assets while maintaining brand integrity. The platform provides tools for template creation, design guidelines and asset distribution to make branding consistent across teams. Case studies show how companies from various industries like automotive, healthcare and retail use Kadanza to save time and costs while streamlining their branding processes.
The document discusses production and resource figures for several of Primero's gold and silver mining properties in Mexico. It notes that production at its San Dimas mine increased from 2012 to 2013, with mineral reserves of 0.77Moz gold and 39.4Moz silver. The document also provides estimates of resources at several other properties and exploration targets in Mexico, and outlines Primero's 2014 exploration program at San Dimas aimed at extending known veins.
El documento presenta el menú de un restaurante para el verano de 2012, con platos fríos y calientes de entrada, pescados, carnes y postres, acompañados cada uno de diferentes vinos de la DO española. El menú ofrece opciones como gazpacho de fresas, brocheta de melón y jamón ibérico, croquetas de boletus y solomillo de ternera a la brasa con foie y salsa de boletus, finalizando con hojaldre relleno de crema de naranja.
This document provides an analysis of the layout, design, and content of magazine double page spreads. It examines spreads from two magazines - The Listing and Time Out. For each spread, it describes the layout, how the design catches the reader's eye, the style of fonts used, photo manipulation techniques, and how the information is organized. The spreads analyzed feature articles on celebrities and upcoming events to attract different target audiences.
Essays on economic analysis of competition law: theory and practiceDr Danilo Samà
Essays on economic analysis of competition law: theory and practice
Author:
Dr Danilo Samà (LUISS “Guido Carli” University, Law & Economics LAB)
Abstract:
The Ph.D. dissertation, submitted to LUISS “Guido Carli” University of Rome in fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Economic Analysis of Competition Law (XXV cicle), is the result of a scientific research in the field of the economic analysis of competition law developed through academic experiences at the Erasmus Rotterdam University in the Netherlands, the Ghent University in Belgium, the University of Hamburg in Germany and the Toulouse School of Economics in France, as well as through professional experiences as competition economist at the Antitrust Department of Pavia & Ansaldo and the Directorate-General for Competition (DG COMP) of the European Commission.
Keywords:
antitrust, competition economics, competition law, competition policy
JEL classification:
B21; C01; K21; L00; L4
Year:
2014
Pages:
1-124
Citation:
Samà, Danilo (2014), Essays on economic analysis of competition law: theory and practice, Law & Economics LAB, LUISS “Guido Carli” University, Rome, Italy, pp. 1-124.
Duncan Nantucket ABCD Healthy Community Collaborative presentatiionhddabcd
This document summarizes an asset-based community development workshop held on April 24-25, 2012. It discusses key principles of asset-based community development including focusing on community assets and resources rather than needs, empowering community members, and engaging residents as co-producers of community well-being rather than just clients or recipients of services. The document provides examples of asset mapping and strategies for identifying and mobilizing community talents, skills, and passions to address local issues. It emphasizes that strong communities are built through resident engagement and that institutions should serve to support community action.
How does the spirituality of the city cause our urban spirituality? What kind of spirituality do we need to live out the Kingdom against the domination of urban culture? What is that like for workers in the slums, in a postmodern Western city or for business people?
This document discusses strategies for making Sabbath School and Personal Ministries relevant in the cities of Inter-America. It begins by outlining the problem of engaging city dwellers and proposes a membership care construct. Biblically, God cares for cities and the early church was urban. New thinking is needed to see cities positively and understand decision-making, spaces, and needs of immigrants, special groups, and the global network. Prayer and understanding the city are essential to urban ministry. Constructs are presented for cross-cultural mission and developing global pioneers.
7 steps towards rebuilding small businesses in the slums after COVID. From uplifting pastors to teach ten principles of economics, to identifying deacon(esse)s, establishing savings groups, identifying markets, facilitating skills training, to expanding entrepreneurship.
Corporate Presentation - BMO 2015 Global Metals & Mining Conferenceprimero_mining
This document provides an overview of Primero Mining Corp., including its assets and growth strategy. It summarizes Primero's 2014 achievements of increasing production by 57% to a record 225,100 gold equivalent ounces and outlines its 2015 objectives of increasing production by 20% to between 250,000 to 270,000 ounces. It also highlights Primero's key assets - the San Dimas mine in Mexico and the Black Fox mine in Canada - and describes its plans to optimize operations and expand production at San Dimas.
CETPA has been awarded as the best IT and Embedded Training Organization. It has delivered training to over 4000 students at IIT Roorkee and the R&D team of Samtel Displays. CETPA is also the training partner of Siemens PLM Solid Edge and has delivered training and programs at over 200 colleges in India.
The antitrust treatment of loyalty discounts and rebates in the EU competitio...Dr Danilo Samà
The antitrust treatment of loyalty discounts and rebates in the EU competition law: in search of an economic approach and a theory of consumer harm
Author:
Dr Danilo Samà (LUISS “Guido Carli” University, Law & Economics LAB)
Abstract:
In the paper, the fundamental question is under what conditions loyalty discounts and rebates adopted by a dominant firm cause anti-competitive effects. Fidelity schemes, although extremely frequent in the market, if applied by a dominant firm, are likely to be judged as illegal per se, as demonstrated by the EU case-law delivered so far and the severe scrutiny reserved by the national competition authorities. As a result, the paper first provides an analytical overview of loyalty structures, focusing in particular on retroactive rebates, and elaborates on important economic implications, such as the lock-in and the suction effect. The work then discusses the novelties introduced by the Guidance Paper on the Application of Art. 102 of the TFEU, which calls for an effects-based analysis of exclusionary abuses. Therefore, after an in-depth evaluation of the as-efficient competitor test, the new approach of the European Commission towards loyalty discounts and rebates is discussed in details with reference to a controversial antitrust case recently examined at EU level (Tomra). The paper finally proposes a systematic economic framework for analysing the effects, and therefore the legality, of fidelity schemes, in the light of a consistent theory of consumer harm.
Keywords:
fidelity discounts, loyalty rebates, abuse of dominant position, as-efficient competitor test, consumer harm, exclusive dealing, foreclosure, monopolization, nonlinear pricing, predation, Tomra
JEL classification:
K21; L12; L42
Year:
2012
Pages:
1-43
Citation:
Samà, Danilo (2012), The antitrust treatment of loyalty discounts and rebates in the EU competition law: in search of an economic approach and a theory of consumer harm, Law & Economics LAB, LUISS “Guido Carli” University, Rome, Italy, pp. 1-43.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise boosts blood flow, releases endorphins, and promotes changes in the brain which help enhance one's emotional well-being and mental clarity.
This document provides an analysis of the music video for Katy Perry's song "Last Friday Night". It uses mise-en-scene and narrative elements to depict a typical teenage party. Scenes show the stereotypical town and aftermath of the party. Multiple storylines throughout use flashbacks to show various characters and their experiences at the party. The target audience mirrors those portrayed as mostly young people.
This document discusses Safe Harbor statements under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. It notes that any forward-looking statements in the presentation are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. It lists several specific risks including those associated with new products and services, operating losses, growth rates, security, mergers and acquisitions, and larger enterprise customers.
The document discusses how to select appropriate hearing aid gain and output levels based on a patient's audiogram results. It describes calculating the average hearing loss at key frequencies to determine the necessary electroacoustic gain. It also discusses using loudness discomfort levels and Dillon's loudness model to select output settings that will be comfortable for 80% of patients. The goal is to fully stimulate the residual hearing range while avoiding loudness discomfort.
Introduction on how social media has an impact on todays business and how to utilise the current scenario. This PPT talks about basics and target mainly for novice people.
This document summarizes new features in PHP 5.4 including array dereferencing without extracting values to temporary variables, short echo and array syntax, binary number formats, class member access on instantiation, JSON serialization helpers, native session handler interfaces, objects as functions using __invoke, callable type hints, $this in anonymous functions, and an initialized high precision timer. It also discusses traits for multiple inheritance, the "use" operator, a built-in CLI web server, and performance improvements in PHP 5.4.
Kadanza is a brand asset management platform that centralizes brand assets like images, videos and documents in one place. It allows for easy sharing of assets while maintaining brand integrity. The platform provides tools for template creation, design guidelines and asset distribution to make branding consistent across teams. Case studies show how companies from various industries like automotive, healthcare and retail use Kadanza to save time and costs while streamlining their branding processes.
The document discusses production and resource figures for several of Primero's gold and silver mining properties in Mexico. It notes that production at its San Dimas mine increased from 2012 to 2013, with mineral reserves of 0.77Moz gold and 39.4Moz silver. The document also provides estimates of resources at several other properties and exploration targets in Mexico, and outlines Primero's 2014 exploration program at San Dimas aimed at extending known veins.
El documento presenta el menú de un restaurante para el verano de 2012, con platos fríos y calientes de entrada, pescados, carnes y postres, acompañados cada uno de diferentes vinos de la DO española. El menú ofrece opciones como gazpacho de fresas, brocheta de melón y jamón ibérico, croquetas de boletus y solomillo de ternera a la brasa con foie y salsa de boletus, finalizando con hojaldre relleno de crema de naranja.
This document provides an analysis of the layout, design, and content of magazine double page spreads. It examines spreads from two magazines - The Listing and Time Out. For each spread, it describes the layout, how the design catches the reader's eye, the style of fonts used, photo manipulation techniques, and how the information is organized. The spreads analyzed feature articles on celebrities and upcoming events to attract different target audiences.
Essays on economic analysis of competition law: theory and practiceDr Danilo Samà
Essays on economic analysis of competition law: theory and practice
Author:
Dr Danilo Samà (LUISS “Guido Carli” University, Law & Economics LAB)
Abstract:
The Ph.D. dissertation, submitted to LUISS “Guido Carli” University of Rome in fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Economic Analysis of Competition Law (XXV cicle), is the result of a scientific research in the field of the economic analysis of competition law developed through academic experiences at the Erasmus Rotterdam University in the Netherlands, the Ghent University in Belgium, the University of Hamburg in Germany and the Toulouse School of Economics in France, as well as through professional experiences as competition economist at the Antitrust Department of Pavia & Ansaldo and the Directorate-General for Competition (DG COMP) of the European Commission.
Keywords:
antitrust, competition economics, competition law, competition policy
JEL classification:
B21; C01; K21; L00; L4
Year:
2014
Pages:
1-124
Citation:
Samà, Danilo (2014), Essays on economic analysis of competition law: theory and practice, Law & Economics LAB, LUISS “Guido Carli” University, Rome, Italy, pp. 1-124.
Duncan Nantucket ABCD Healthy Community Collaborative presentatiionhddabcd
This document summarizes an asset-based community development workshop held on April 24-25, 2012. It discusses key principles of asset-based community development including focusing on community assets and resources rather than needs, empowering community members, and engaging residents as co-producers of community well-being rather than just clients or recipients of services. The document provides examples of asset mapping and strategies for identifying and mobilizing community talents, skills, and passions to address local issues. It emphasizes that strong communities are built through resident engagement and that institutions should serve to support community action.
How does the spirituality of the city cause our urban spirituality? What kind of spirituality do we need to live out the Kingdom against the domination of urban culture? What is that like for workers in the slums, in a postmodern Western city or for business people?
This document discusses strategies for making Sabbath School and Personal Ministries relevant in the cities of Inter-America. It begins by outlining the problem of engaging city dwellers and proposes a membership care construct. Biblically, God cares for cities and the early church was urban. New thinking is needed to see cities positively and understand decision-making, spaces, and needs of immigrants, special groups, and the global network. Prayer and understanding the city are essential to urban ministry. Constructs are presented for cross-cultural mission and developing global pioneers.
7 steps towards rebuilding small businesses in the slums after COVID. From uplifting pastors to teach ten principles of economics, to identifying deacon(esse)s, establishing savings groups, identifying markets, facilitating skills training, to expanding entrepreneurship.
Asset-Based and Collaborative Strategies for Community Economic Developmentsondramilkie
This document summarizes an asset-based economic development conference that discussed strategies like inventors clubs, community funds, and the Rosholt library project. It introduced tools like asset mapping, appreciative inquiry, and data analysis to identify community strengths. Attendees were encouraged to focus on what's working, build from local assets, and use secondary data to spark discussion rather than dictate solutions. Questions were invited about successes, challenges, and other tools communities have used to determine their resources.
The document discusses asset-based collaborative strategies for rural economic development. It provides examples of multi-county transportation systems, inventors and entrepreneurs clubs, and community funds that have been used to develop local assets and spur economic activity. The presentation also discusses tools for identifying community assets, such as power mapping, appreciative inquiry, and using secondary data. Attendees are encouraged to share their own experiences with asset-based development efforts.
This document summarizes an asset-based economic development conference. It discusses how asset-based development focuses on a community's existing resources and strengths rather than its needs. Examples of asset-based projects include a multi-county rural transportation system, inventors and entrepreneurs clubs, and community funds that capture local wealth. Tools for identifying community assets include asset mapping, secondary data analysis, and appreciative inquiry. The document encourages participants to share their own asset-based efforts and experiences with successes, challenges, and identifying a community's assets.
The document discusses asset-based community development (ABCD), which focuses on identifying and mobilizing community assets rather than deficiencies. It emphasizes that communities possess untapped skills, knowledge, associations, and other resources. ABCD aims to stimulate community-driven development by strengthening local agency and catalyzing change from within. The document contrasts this approach with traditional needs-based frameworks that emphasize problems and promote dependency on external aid.
The CommunityGiving annual report summarizes the organization's activities and accomplishments in 2015. It provided over $6.1 million in grants, received $7 million in gifts, and surpassed $112 million in total assets. CommunityGiving was established to unite four community foundations under a single framework to maximize impact and efficiencies. The report highlights individual donor stories and funds that are making a difference in the communities.
This document provides an agenda and materials for a retreat on building a "connected congregation" presented by Lisa Colton. The plan includes introductions, exploring what it means to be connected, designing for social engagement, discussions on change processes and values. Breakout groups will discuss deepening community and operationalizing connectedness. The afternoon focuses on empathy, designing social experiences, and reflections. The overall goal is for the congregation to strengthen relationships and shared responsibility through social networking and alignment with Jewish values.
This document discusses how synagogues can build community networks. It argues that traditional hierarchical "hub and spokes" models of community should shift to more open, collaborative network models where individuals are bound together by shared values and responsibility for one another. Successful networks require mapping connections, appointing network weavers to facilitate relationships, and rethinking how success is measured by focusing on meaningful social connections rather than events and programs. The role of rabbis and leaders is to question assumptions, understand the existing network, and create an environment where community members engage with each other.
The document outlines a neighborhood transformation (NT) strategy to empower individuals and transform communities in Minneapolis and St. Paul. The NT strategy trains community members to meet each other's holistic needs and build on neighborhood assets rather than focusing on problems. Community members are equipped through lessons and share what they learn house-to-house, creating a grassroots movement that improves lives and neighborhoods from the inside out. The long-term goal is transforming cities through revitalized neighborhoods helping one another.
This document provides an overview of Vancity Community Foundation, where it has been and where it is headed. It discusses Vancity Community Foundation's history and vision of redefining wealth and supporting thriving communities built on social justice, financial inclusion, and environmental sustainability. It also profiles several organizations that Vancity Community Foundation has supported through grants, loans, and impact investments to further positive social and environmental change.
Community volunteering – grassroots activism or parochialism? - Richard UsherSWF
Community volunteering provides grassroots support for local communities and organizations. It often involves volunteering at a community center to improve the local area. Maintaining motivation of volunteers and accessing training can help volunteering efforts succeed. Case studies show that sourcing funding, utilizing assets, working with partners, and engaging new groups like youth can help community organizations thrive and demonstrate their value to the local community. Community volunteering is an important part of localism and provides a foundation for initiatives while depending on ongoing grant funding.
This document summarizes Community Weaving, a collaborative project that aims to create resilient communities by identifying and pooling community resources. It discusses how Community Weaving works to increase civic engagement by recruiting volunteers called "Good Neighbors" who share their skills and resources. The goals are to empower individuals, build social connections, and bridge gaps between grassroots and formal community organizations. Community Weavers help coordinate these efforts and track outcomes to inform community leaders and service delivery.
The document is a magazine for community association leaders and managers. It discusses the importance of community outreach and fostering a sense of community. It tells a story about two communities - one where residents were highly involved and had a strong sense of community, and one where residents were not involved and complained frequently. The article argues that developing a sense of community requires resident involvement through activities, effective communication, surveying residents, establishing volunteer roles, and encouraging residents to get involved and help shape their community.
Asset Based Community Development Workshop Gary Loftus
This document outlines an introduction to asset-based community development presented by Gary Loftus. It discusses the key principles of ABCD, including focusing on community strengths rather than needs, discovering and mapping local assets like skills and associations, and empowering residents to lead initiatives. The presentation includes exercises to identify gifts in the community and discusses examples of using an asset-based approach to mobilize local talents and build connections between individuals, groups and institutions.
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A Free eBook ~ Valuable LIFE Lessons to Learn ( 5 Sets of Presentations)...OH TEIK BIN
A free eBook comprising 5 sets of PowerPoint presentations of meaningful stories /Inspirational pieces that teach important Dhamma/Life lessons. For reflection and practice to develop the mind to grow in love, compassion and wisdom. The texts are in English and Chinese.
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The Hope of Salvation - Jude 1:24-25 - MessageCole Hartman
Jude gives us hope at the end of a dark letter. In a dark world like today, we need the light of Christ to shine brighter and brighter. Jude shows us where to fix our focus so we can be filled with God's goodness and glory. Join us to explore this incredible passage.
The Book of Samuel is a book in the Hebrew Bible, found as two books in the Old Testament. The book is part of the Deuteronomistic history, a series of books that constitute a theological history of the Israelites and that aim to explain God's law for Israel under the guidance of the prophets.
2nd issue of Volume 15. A magazine in urdu language mainly based on spiritual treatment and learning. Many topics on ISLAM, SUFISM, SOCIAL PROBLEMS, SELF HELP, PSYCHOLOGY, HEALTH, SPIRITUAL TREATMENT, Ruqya etc.A very useful magazine for everyone.
The Vulnerabilities of Individuals Born Under Swati Nakshatra.pdfAstroAnuradha
Individuals born under Swati Nakshatra often exhibit a strong sense of independence and adaptability, yet they may also face vulnerabilities such as indecisiveness and a tendency to be easily swayed by external influences. Their quest for balance and harmony can sometimes lead to inner conflict and a lack of assertiveness. To know more visit: astroanuradha.com
Heartfulness Magazine - June 2024 (Volume 9, Issue 6)heartfulness
Dear readers,
This month we continue with more inspiring talks from the Global Spirituality Mahotsav that was held from March 14 to 17, 2024, at Kanha Shanti Vanam.
We hear from Daaji on lifestyle and yoga in honor of International Day of Yoga, June 21, 2024. We also hear from Professor Bhavani Rao, Dean at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham University, on spirituality in action, the Venerable BhikkuSanghasena on how to be an ambassador for compassion, Dr. Tony Nader on the Maharishi Effect, Swami Mukundananda on the crossroads of modernization, Tejinder Kaur Basra on the purpose of work, the Venerable GesheDorjiDamdul on the psychology of peace, the Rt. Hon. Patricia Scotland, KC, Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, on how we are all related, and world-renowned violinist KumareshRajagopalan on the uplifting mysteries of music.
Dr. Prasad Veluthanar shares an Ayurvedic perspective on treating autism, Dr. IchakAdizes helps us navigate disagreements at work, Sravan Banda celebrates World Environment Day by sharing some tips on land restoration, and Sara Bubber tells our children another inspiring story and challenges them with some fun facts and riddles.
Happy reading,
The editors
Trusting God's Providence | Verse: Romans 8: 28-31JL de Belen
Trusting God's Providence.
Providence - God’s active preservation and care over His creation. God is both the Creator and the Sustainer of all things Heb. 1:2-3; Col. 1:17
-God keep His promises.
-God’s general providence is toward all creation
- All things were made through Him
God’s special providence is toward His children.
We may suffer now, but joy can and will come
God can see what we cannot see
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2. PURPOSE
To train and instill a philosophy that will seek to
promote community improvements by mobilizing
various groups to serve the city for the glory of
God.
3. CITIES AND COMMUNITIES
A city can be defined as a geographical
location that possesses a people who create
a life that is organized around a
governance, creating a
culture, language, and customs that makes it
readily unique.
Scripture refers to cities typically as
“mothers,” and her smaller communities or
towns as children. (Num 21:25; 32:42 and
Josh 15:45)
4. GOD’S CONCERN FOR THE CITY
• Jeremiah 29:7
•Seeking the welfare of the city
•Praying for the city
• Job 24:12
•The dying groans
•The wounded cries
• Jonah 4:11
•The people of the city
•The economy of the city
• Matthew 23:37-39
•The city’s greatest need
5. OBJECTIONS TO THE WELFARE OF THE CITY
Moral Relativism
Cynicism
NIMBY
Individualism
Failure to understand the Gospel of Grace
6. THOUGHT TO CONSIDER
“You know the place where we placed at
It's like loves been erased they replaced that
There's no food in the crib where they plates at”
Trip Lee, Invade
7. WHY THE WELFARE OF CITIES AND
COMMUNITIES IS IMPORTANT
Cities and communities are a reflection of the
hearts of the existing people
Cities and communities are connected
culturally, economically and socially
Cities and communities are to be reflections
of God’s righteousness
Cities and communities will shine as the
Gospel changes hearts.
8. FIVE MAJOR ENTITIES OF THE CITY
The
Church
Private Non-
Citizens Profits
OUR
CITY
City Local
Government Business
10. PRIVATE CITIZENS
Individuals and families that make up the
above five entities.
Spread across social and economic
boundaries
Ethnicities
Income
Poverty
Employment
Education
11. PRIVATE CITIZENS
Each citizen lives out his or her religion in the
city
Proverbs4:23
Matthew 12:34
Emil Durkheim: Sacred and Secular
Dualism
Reductionism
Every citizen brings to the table a set of
beliefs that impact the overall city
12. THOUGHT TO CONSIDER
„The lifestyle of the city is religion made
visible, faith reflected either toward God or
against him”
Harvie M. Conn
13. THE CHURCH
is a united group of individuals under the
banner of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Their
purpose is to provide the spiritual wisdom
that governs individuals and families for all of
life.
Denominations
Leadership
Niche
14. NON-PROFITS
are incorporated entities that seek to address
a specific need that exist in a local, national
or global setting.
Religious and Non-Religious
Awareness
Relief
Development
Foundations
15. LOCAL BUSINESSES
Generate specific goods and services that
stimulate economic growth
Provide employment to citizens
Owned by citizens who reside in the city
16. CITY GOVERNMENT
Consist of executive, legislative and judicial branches who have elected
officials charged with the infrastructure of a city.
Executive: Mayor
Legislative: City Council
Judicial: District Judges
Infrastructure
Services: Police/Fire; Emergency, Schools, Transportation, Sewage
and Water
Regulations: city taxes, annexations, zoning, public events
Finances: Collect city taxes, distribute grants and funding to
programs and departments
Collaboration: Work with other entities to better protect and provide
for the citizens of the city
17. HOW CAN THESE FIVE WORK TO SEEK
THE WELFARE OF THE CITY?
18. What can we
bring to the
table?
What can we
bring to the The
table? What can we
Church bring to the
table?
Private
Citizens Non-Profits
What
is the
What can we
need?
What can we
bring to the bring to the
table? table?
City Local
Government Business
19. INTENDED CONSEQUENCES
Creates awareness
Creates community
Creates opportunity
Stewardship of resources
Stewardship of relationships
20. PARTNERSHIP MATRIX
INITIATIVE PURPOSE RESIDENT CHURCH NON- LOCAL CITY GOV
S PROFITS BUSINESS
3R’S Literacy Parents Oakwood ? ? School
Board
Sewage ? ? ? ? Conway Sanitation
Corp
Recreatio ? ? UW ? ?
n
Connect a specific initiative to the appropriate entities
Always involve residents in community with each initiative
Resources include: finances, materials and labor
21. PRACTICAL EXERCISE
A low income community has met with your
organization and has communicated that
they would like to have a playground for
children, adequate street lighting and begin
growing their own foods.
Develop a plan to incorporate the five entities
of your city to address these needs by using
the partnership matrix.
22. REVIEW
The improved welfare of a city is a theme in
Scripture
Cities are interconnected
Effective partnerships begin with
understanding your city
Partnerships are vital to proper stewardship
The local church can shape the religion of
the city and reflect a faith toward God
23. QUESTIONS FOR REFLECTION*
Who has God called us to serve?
What are the five most pressing needs you see?
What gifts do you currently possess that would
be beneficial?
Where is God already working and how can you
join him?
How does the gospel address the needs of the
group?
If the group were to define “good news,” what
would the definition look like?
*These questions inspired from Darren Patrick and Matt Carter, For the
City, (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2010) , 115.
24. HELPFUL RESOURCES
Ray Bakke, A Theology as Big as the City, (Downers Grove: Intervarsity Press, 1997)
Matt Carter and Darren Patrick, For the City, (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2010)
Tim Keller, Generous Justice, (New York City: Dutton, 2010)
Harvie Conn and Manuel Ortiz, Urban Ministry, (Downers Grove:IVP, 2001)
Editor's Notes
1. If Conway is the “mother city” then communities such as: Oakwood, Brookside, Bear Village are the children. We exist in a city that has the current demographics: Population: Size of city: Males: Females: Government: Mayor with a City CouncilNumber of identified low income communities: Five Church buildings: 153
These exiles are here based on the work of God (v.4) These exiles are here and are called to God’s mission for themselves (v.5-6) These exiles are here and are called to God’s mission for the city (v.7) This word “welfare” is the word “shalom” were we get the word peace The peace of the smaller communities directly impacts the mother city.The under resourced and oppressedThe systems of the city The greatest peace for the city is that God is found in the midst of the city
Moral Relativism: Specifically “meta-ethical relativism” where two groups can not judge between a moral disagreement because there is no independent standard of evaluation. The standard will either be societal or personal. Example: A series of duplexes is in disrepair. One group argues that families can not reside there for reasons of health and safety. Another group argues that families who choose to live there do on their own accord and its their responsibility. The moral relativist argues that there is no outside standard to determine which argument is correct. Cynicism: Showing contempt or pessimism against a person or their motives. NIMBY: Not in My Back Yard; resist improvements, establish new living areas, stores, etc. Individualism: Pull yourself up by your own bootstraps. Failure to understand the Gospel of Grace: The Good Samaritan: Where find this rider get off his horse in a dangerous area at the cost of his own life to help the proud and injured. It is Christ on the horse and us on the ground. It is Christ who risks his own life to bring healing to our own. And now can we remember that and take this peace to our city.
How our city and community addresses the needs of the W.O.I.P., is a direct reflection of the hearts of its citizens.We do not live independent of one anotherThink back to Psalm 82
1. These citizens are the foundation of a community and city.
Emil Durkeim argued that as traditional forms of religion decline urban belief in the worth of the individual and freedom develop. Durkeim essentially reduced religion to nothing but some social function that had little to no impact on society.