Associations Flashcards
What is an association
Group of citizen working together to use their gifts and skills
Basic tool for
- Empower individuals
2.building strong community
3.creating effective citizens - Making democracy work
Purpose of local community building
3 powers
1. Decide on problem
2. Create a plan
3. Take action to use plan
Types of associations
Formal: elected people with paid members
Informal: no officers or official members
Associations in neighborhood
of associations + people varies by neighborhood
Lower income neighborhood
Mostly Informal groups ( vital work)
Ex. Parents watching over kids in the street
Inventory of associations
identify all associations
Identify all assets
Guide to find about neighbourhood groups
Connection of people that relate to each other that make stuff work of community life
How to inventory
Use newspaper
Talking to people
Telephone survey
Local leaders
Local religious institutions
Abundance of resources to contribute to rebuilding community
How can institutions utilize their resources
Create partnerships with other associations
Rediscover local religious assets
1.personnel
2.space
3.materials
4.expertise
Personnel
Staffed people who are skilled & interest to help build communities
Space
No matter the size they’re will always be a meeting place
Materials
Computers, printers musical instruments and even vehicles
