Showing results for "Building Communities" in Social Sciences

A practical and irreverent guide to Burning Man, its philosophy, why people do this to themselves, and how it matters to the world Over 30 years Burning Man has gone from two families on a San Francisco beach to a global movement in which hundreds of thousands of people around the world create...

🎙️ Welcome to The SJ Childs Show Podcast! 🎉Join Sara Bradford—better known as SJ Childs—as she bridges understanding and advocacy for the neurodivergent community. This podcast shines a light on autism awareness, empowering stories, expert insights, and practical resources for parents, educators, and individuals alike.Brought to you by The SJ Childs Global Network, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting autistic individuals and their families worldwide, this show is your weekly dose of inspiration and actionable ideas. Visit sjchilds.org to learn more about our mission, find resources...

The military lifestyle is often very lonely and isolating. So let's build a community that moves with you wherever you go!Bi-weekly, I will bring you practical tips and tactics to help you navigate this crazy life. Like how EXACTLY do I pack out my house? What do I say to my kids when they are crying because Daddy is gone again? How do I make it though a deployment without losing my mind?! And how the heck do I find and keep a job when we move every 2-3 years? We are going to get into all the things! We are also going to spotlight mil spouses killing it in their careers and how they did...

The Working Centre in the downtown core of Kitchener, Ontario, is a widely recognized and successful model for community development. Begun from scratch in 1982, it is now a vast network of practical supports for the unemployed, the underemployed, the temporarily employed and the homeless, populations that collectively constitute up to 30 percent of the labour market both locally and across North America. Transition to Common Work is the essential text about The Working Centre.

Social isolation can shatter our confidence. In isolating times, we're not only lonely, but we're ashamed of our loneliness because our society stigmatizes people who are alone without support. As a single, 58-year-old woman who finds herself stranded after major surgery, Val Walker has woven into the narrative her own story. A well-established rehabilitation counselor, she was too embarrassed to reveal on social media how utterly isolated she was by asking for someone to help, and it felt agonizingly awkward calling colleagues out of the blue.

Join host Rachel Kahler as she sits down with the entrepreneurs, visionaries, and decision-makers who are shaping the heart and future of Heber Valley. In each episode, we explore the stories behind the people building community—one idea, one business, and one conversation at a time.

In the podcast, we will explore the complex intersections between health equity & educational justice by meeting partners, innovators, change makers, & thought leaders and discussing what building community as an act of resistance means.

In this series inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Beloved Community, Dr. Idella Glenn, Vice President of Equity, Inclusion, and Community Impact at USM, sits down with members of the community to foster and embrace the all-inclusive spirit of USM. "Dr. King’s Beloved Community is a global vision, in which all people can share in the wealth of the earth. In the Beloved Community, poverty, hunger and homelessness will not be tolerated because international standards of human decency will not allow it. Racism and all forms of discrimination, bigotry and prejudice will be replaced by an ...

Welcome to Local Life Leaders, hosted by Janessa Storlie, a dedicated community leader with over a decade of experience in local engagement. In this podcast, Janessa shares her invaluable insights and lessons learned from years of community involvement, aiming to empower you with the knowledge and tools needed to make a positive, sustainable impact in your neighborhood. Each episode of Local life leaders dives into the essentials of volunteering and economic development, helping listeners understand the building blocks of creating and sustaining community projects without facing burnout. ...

An inspirational argument for the creation of a new pilgrimage tradition in the United States. Pilgrimage is a sacred tradition that has existed around the world for centuries. Every year, more than one hundred million devotees from different cultures and faiths embark on journeys to such holy...

The Building for Digital Equity Podcast features interviews with people working toward digital equity - where everyone is able to take advantage of the Internet. We will explore solutions and share lessons learned by people doing the work, primarily through interviews at events where these people gather to share experiences and learn from each other.

Welcome to our podcast dedicated to promoting human rights, social change, and inclusion. Our mission is to help individuals supported by our services integrate fully into their local communities in a way that maintains their dignity, fosters a sense of belonging, and allows them to feel connected and valued. In each episode, we sit down with staff, supported individuals, and community leaders to discuss the transformative power of inclusion, the importance of advocating for human rights, and the everyday moments that make all the difference!