Discussion Guide: Building Strong Neighborhoods for Families with Children: A Guide for Public Dialogue and Problem Solving
2000
A four-session discussion guide to help people make their neighborhoods better places for families with children by identifying challenges and ...

Video: Taking food justice into their own hands
2011
New York City residents are taking action to address concerns about food and health disparities. Four action teams are connecting ...

Video: Turning a 'food desert' into a 'food oasis'
2011
According to a 2009 study by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, 23.5 million people in the U.S. lack access to ...

Video: Portsmouth, N.H.: Twelve years of public problem solving
Finalists for the Reinhard Mohn Prize 2011: Portsmouth Listens , 2011
Portsmouth, a small, cosmopolitan city in southern New Hampshire, has used "study circles" to engage citizens on a range of ...

Video: New Haven, Conn., residents make progress in creating a "culture of dialogue"
2010
Community Mediation, Inc., took the lead on a city-wide effort aimed to create a “culture of dialogue,” neighborhood by neighborhood ...

News Article: Taking food justice into their own hands
New York City residents are taking action to address concerns about food and health disparities. Four action teams are connecting residents with elected officials and local businesses, educating the public about the Farm Bill, and developing incentives for people to make healthy food choices.

News Article: Local government of the future
Hosting Neighborhood Improvement Circles is one way the city of Manassas, Va., is transforming local government. Their continued success in engaging residents in neighborhood projects has won them the Virginia Municipal League President's Award. "Once you've engaged the community, there's no going back."

News Article: Turning a 'food desert' into a 'food oasis'
According to a 2009 study by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, 23.5 million people in the U.S. lack access to a supermarket within a mile of their home. New Yorkers and faith leaders came together to address concerns about food and health disparities in New York City through a day of dialogue and prioritizing actions.

News Article: Action teams in Hartford, Conn., support children of incarcerated parents
Participants established eight action task forces after dialogues on children of incarcerated parents in Hartford, Conn. Check out the progress they're making with neighborhood support groups, increasing transportation, and collaborating with agencies and organizations.

Success Story: Minnesota towns make community vision a reality
After taking part in the Horizons anti-poverty program, residents of 34 Minnesota towns worked together to develop a vision for their community. Outcomes include implementing a community garden, installing a bus shelter, and developing a plan to tackle homelessness.

Podcast: Reflections on Making Every Voice Matter conference: Gina Valencia