Glossary of terms

Term  Definition  Source  Advocacy  The act or process of supporting a cause or proposal, often involving actions that lead to a selected issue being addressed.  Center for Community Health and Development at the University of Kansas. (2023). Section 1: Getting an advocacy campaign off the ground. Community Toolbox: Principles of Advocacy. https://ctb.ku.edu/en/table-of-contents/advocacy/advocacy-principles/overview/main   Belonging  Having a […]

References

The Engagement Institute. (2016). DNA of Engagement. The Conference Board. https://www.conference-board.org/topics/dna-of-engagement/dna-engagement-how-organizations-create-sustain-highly-engaging-cultures   Hacker, K., Tendulkar, S. A., Rideout, C., Bhuiya, N., Trinh-Shevrin, C., Savage, C. P., Grullon, M., Strelnick, H., Leung, C., & DiGirolamo, A. (2012). Community capacity building and sustainability: Outcomes of community-based participatory research. Progress in Community Health Partnerships: Research, Education, and Action, 6(3), […]

Feedback and contact information

As we continue to navigate the complexities of community engagement, equitable practices, and inclusive approaches, HRiA remains committed to continuous learning and improvement. This playbook represents a step in our collective journey toward creating the equitable futures we wish to see. It is intended to be dynamic, serving as a living document that evolves with […]

Looking to the future of equitable community engagement

The examples and lessons of the POWER playbook primarily focus on processes and experiences related to the allocation of ARPA funds, an area where HRiA has been deeply involved, thanks to generous support from the Barr Foundation.  Although primarily rooted in Massachusetts and connected to ARPA funding, the insights and strategies collected from these examples […]