Creating Vibrant Communities
Author | : Paul Born |
Publisher | : BPS Books |
Total Pages | : 458 |
Release | : 2010-09-24 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781926645339 |
ISBN-13 | : 1926645332 |
Rating | : 4/5 (39 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Equal parts inspiration, perspiration, and information -- a book that is sure to take the Vibrant Communities story to new heights as it begins its next exciting phase.In Canada, "poverty reduction" is no longer a "wouldn't it be nice" dream discussed after yet another failure to make a dent in an age-old problem. It's a living, breathing, exhilarating reality. Why? Because all across the country people are approaching poverty in a positive, creative, and energetic way. They are doing so courtesy of a new social phenomenon called Vibrant Communities: a network of people who are getting people together -- citizens (no matter what their income), community developers, business people, and representatives from all levels of government -- to determine needs, community assets, and strategies. They're putting plans into action with astonishing results. This book tells their story. And perhaps yours, too.