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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENTBuilding communities where ALL people can thrive...

How Do I Register? Phone:(440)309-3248 email:bonnie@urbanlighthouse.org

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What is ABCD?

ABCD principles and practices are based on the pioneering work of John Kretzmann and John McKnight, founders of the ABCD Institute of Northwestern University. WORKSHOPS

February 9th & 10th

Where Will The Training Be Held?Lighthouse, Inc.1360 East 9th Street Suite 200Cleveland, Oh 44114

(parking up to $10)

Space is limited so you must pre-register.

In many communities, churches and organizations attempt community transformation by asking what is wrong in the community, what has to be fixed.

ABCD approaches community transformation by asking what is right, what is working and how can everyone contribute their skills and passion to make life better! We invite you to join us for an engaging and interactive event where we will learn how to look at our community as places of great treasure!

For 30 years Lighthouse, Inc. has been working to build community in the Central Neighborhood, come learn how we have started to move from service to transformation. We build our strategies and programs around a simple philosophy, that we must build on what is in place and plan based on what the community says is important.

If you are trying to get started or if you are looking for a new strategy come and be part of this exciting conversation.

Why ABCD is different.

How to Get Started?ABCD 101

! WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 9TH

9:30 am to 4:00 pm (Lunch Included)Cost: $35 (or $45 for the ABCD 101 and 201 package)   Join us for a one-day overview of the principles and practices of ABCD. The day will integrate group discussion and practical examples of ABCD. Topics covered will include: ·   Working WITH the community ·   Gifts of individuals, associations, institutions·   Listening and asset mapping·   Learning conversations to discover CARE·   Principles, practices, dimensions of ABCD

How Do I Go Deeper? ABCD 201

THURSDAY FEBRUARY 10TH

9:00 am to 1:00 pm  Cost: $30 (or $45 for the ABCD 101 and 201 package)

Join us for a half-day training to further develop your ability to integrate ABCD into your work. You must attend ABCD 101 before attending ABCD 201. Topics covered will include:

·   What do I do starting Monday?

·   Connecting gifts to opportunities

·   Mobilizing for change

·   A plan for implementing ABCD in your context

Who Would Find ABCD Helpful?ABCD draws upon existing community strengths to build stronger, more sustainable neighborhoods for the future. Anyone interested in learning how to engage parents, build on the skills of local residents, harness the power of local associations, and better coordinate the supportive functions of local institutions would find this workshop beneficial.

Training includes: Theology of Development Needs-Based vs. Asset-Based Social Service vs. Community Building Gifts of Individuals The Negative Power of Labels Gifts of Associations & Institutions Stewardship Role of the Local Church Discovering What People Care About Listening Conversations Community Transformation Model Role of Connector/Catalyst Setting the Table for Community Partnership & Collaboration The Community Organizing Process – ABCD into Action Asset-Mapping – Circles of Care Champions for a Stronger Community

ABCD WORKSHOPS