Community Positive
The Power of Community Engagement
Community Positive
Celebrating the People Who Make Communities Thrive
Great communities aren't built on blueprints—they're created by people who transform "someone should" into "I will."
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Every single day, amazing things are happening in communities across America. A city manager finds a creative way to bring neighbors together. A community development coordinator helps a struggling neighborhood find its voice. A volunteer manager turns a simple idea into a movement that changes lives.
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These stories rarely make headlines, but they should.
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That's exactly why in 2024, we launched the Community Positive project.
We're on a mission to spotlight the real heroes behind community transformation: public servants who turn passion into action, volunteers reshaping neighborhoods, and civic leaders amplifying unheard voices. Because when we share these authentic success stories, something magical happens—more people get inspired to step up and make a difference in the place they home.
Here's what we share...
150+ Interviews
With public servants sharing the path that led to their current role, and how they're working to improve their communities
Practical Strategies
You can adapt to
your own situation, whether you're just starting out or looking to re-energize your approach
Career Inspiration
For anyone considering public service or wanting
to be reminded why
this work matters
This isn't about feel-good stories. When we
shine a light on the incredible work happening
in communities everywhere, we're reminding others why working in local government and volunteering in your community matters.
We want to...
INSPIRE
Each week, we spotlight everyday people walking unique paths to new careers and local volunteer service.
These aren't glossy success stories—they're authentic journeys of public servants, volunteers, and civic leaders who faced doubts, navigated setbacks, and ultimately transformed their communities through persistence and vision.
EMPOWER
We equip you with battle-tested resources, proven strategies, and "hard-earned" wisdom from those who've turned community engagement into meaningful change.
From navigating your first city council meeting to organizing neighborhood initiatives, we provide practical tools to amplify your impact and build stronger connections
where you live.
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