Community Engagement: Advocate for community needs

Key Results

• Submit 5 petitions for local issues using Change.org
  Start value: 0, Target value: 5, Notification frequency: Monthly
• Write and submit 10 op-eds to local newspapers using resources from Write My Congressman
  Start value: 0, Target value: 10, Notification frequency: Monthly
• Recruit 20 community members to participate in advocacy initiatives using Nextdoor
  Start value: 0, Target value: 20, Notification frequency: Quarterly
• Collect 100 signatures supporting community projects using iPetitions
  Start value: 0, Target value: 100, Notification frequency: Monthly
• Host 4 advocacy training workshops using materials from Advocacy Institute
  Start value: 0, Target value: 4, Notification frequency: Quarterly
• Establish 5 partnerships with local organizations for advocacy using tools from Network for Good
  Start value: 0, Target value: 5, Notification frequency: Quarterly
• Create and distribute 7 fact sheets on community needs using Google Docs
  Start value: 0, Target value: 7, Notification frequency: End of Month

Initiatives

• Create an online petition for a community issue using Change.org
  Use Change.org to start an online petition advocating for a specific community need, gathering signatures and support from residents.
• Organize a community meeting to discuss local issues using Eventbrite
  Plan and promote a community meeting using Eventbrite to discuss pressing local issues and gather input from residents.
• Develop a community advocacy website or blog using WordPress
  Create a website or blog on WordPress dedicated to raising awareness and providing updates on local community advocacy efforts.
• Write and submit opinion pieces to local newspapers and blogs using Medium
  Draft and publish opinion pieces on Medium about community issues, submitting them to local newspapers and online blogs to raise awareness.
• Create a community survey using Google Forms to identify key concerns
  Design and distribute a Google Forms survey to gather community input on the most pressing local issues and needs.
• Form a local advocacy group using Meetup or Facebook Groups
  Start or join a local advocacy group through Meetup or Facebook Groups to collaborate on community initiatives and actions.
• Collaborate with non-profits on community initiatives using VolunteerMatch
  Partner with non-profits found on VolunteerMatch to support community initiatives and advocate for local needs through joint projects.
• Organize a letter-writing campaign using tools from Action Network
  Use Action Network to coordinate a letter-writing campaign, urging residents to write to their local representatives about community issues.