The THRIVE Thomasville Heights initiative was created in an effort to give members of Thomasville Heights access to financial resources to address community concerns. On Thursday, November 21st the participants celebrated the completion of the program. Take a look at what community impact looks like in the image gallery below. CommunityBuild Ventures designs and implements[…]
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THRIVE Thomasville Heights: The Celebration
By ALLISON TODD Community Engagement, Culture Transformation, Emotional self care, Racial Equity, self care Dec 03, 2019
5 Strategic Planning Best Practices
By Sheronde Glover, Project Consultant Community Engagement, Culture Transformation, Strategy Nov 04, 2019
For many, planning, particularly strategic planning feels overwhelming and intimidating. The truth is strategic planning doesn’t have to be arduous or difficult, challenging or all-consuming. But it does need to be done right so I thought I’d share a few best practices I’ve compiled to help you feel comfortable and ready to conduct effective strategic[…]
Why HBCUs are Still Important: the Student Perspective
By Imani Bryant advocacy, Community Engagement, Culture Transformation Oct 28, 2019
In 1837, Cheyney University of Pennsylvania was founded as the first institution of higher education for African-Americans with the purpose of equipping and empowering students of diverse backgrounds to be visionary leaders in their chosen fields. Nearly 200 years later, there are over 100 HBCUs scattered across the South and Midwest, but over 50 years[…]
It’s a Family Affair
By Imani Bryant Community Engagement, Culture Transformation, Racial Equity Oct 14, 2019
With the leaves changing and the hot weather breaking, homecoming season is finally here. For college students, faculty, staff, and alumni across the country, this is a time of celebration and pride in one’s alma mater. However, for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), homecoming isn’t just a time to watch the football team beat[…]
CommunityBuild Ventures In the Community: THRIVE Thomasville Heights
By Ben Fullstack Community Engagement, Culture Transformation, Racial Equity Oct 10, 2019
The CommunityBuild Ventures Team is excited to be celebrated by the Community Foundation of Greater Atlanta. Check Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta’s blog here. The THRIVE Thomasville Heights is an example of what community development can look like. It is an example of what happens when philanthropy allows community leaders to determine what their community[…]