The newest test of our democracy: Responding to proposed Islamic Center near Ground Zero

With the most recent controversy about locating the Islamic cultural center and Mosque in lower Manhattan, we have a few resources to help you bring people together across religious backgrounds to create change. Read more

4 ways to address issues with racial dynamics in the action phase

It's important to be aware of racial dynamics even in the action phase. Check out Director of Community Assistance Carolyne Abdullah's examples of racial dynamics to be aware of and tips for addressing them. Read more

Staffing updates help Everyday Democracy strengthen democracy building work

We are welcoming a new program director, Janée Woods Weber, and realigning responsibilities of two senior staff members, Carolyne Miller Abdullah and Sarah Campbell. “We are thrilled to have Janée on staff, and to utilize Carolyne and Sarah’s talents in their new capacities.” -Executive Director Martha McCoy Read more

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Measurable Community Change: How do we know it when we see it? Join us for a webinar on October 4 on measuring and evaluating civic capacity and community change. Lessons will be shared from the cross-site evaluation of Everyday Democracy's 2007-2009 Communities Creating Racial Equity initiative. Read more

Sign up now for the CommunityMatters conference! If you're looking for ideas and tools to help you create a stronger community, start by attending the Orton Family Foundation's CommunityMatters conference in Denver from October 5-8. Read more