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COMMUNITY CHALLENGES REQUIRE COMMUNITY VOICES.
WELCOME TO OUR FORUMS: WHERE VOICES SHAPE SOLUTIONS
We believe that the people most affected by issues should lead the solutions. Our forums provide platforms for dialogue, collaboration, and action—bringing together residents, organizations, youth, businesses, and leaders to address the challenges we face together.
Explore below to find where your voice belongs.
🏘️ VISIONARY COMMUNITIES COUNCIL MEETING
THE VISION:
Empower community members to identify challenges in their neighborhoods and collaboratively design solutions through open, honest dialogue.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
WHAT WE'LL DISCUSS:
Residents passionate about neighborhood improvement
Community organizers and advocates
Anyone frustrated by problems and ready to be part of solutions
Local business owners invested in community well-being
WHAT WE'LL DISCUSS:
WHAT WE'LL DISCUSS:
WHAT WE'LL DISCUSS:
✅ Neighborhood safety & crime prevention
✅ Youth programs & resources
✅ Housing & homelessness solutions
✅ Economic development & opportunity
✅ Health, food security, and social services
✅ Building trust between residents and institutions
FORMAT:
WHAT WE'LL DISCUSS:
WHY IT MATTERS:
Monthly meetings with rotating focus topics
Small group problem-solving sessions
Guest speakers from government, nonprofits, and business
Action planning with accountability follow-up
WHY IT MATTERS:
WHAT WE'LL DISCUSS:
WHY IT MATTERS:
When residents have a platform to voice concerns and co-create solutions, communities don't just survive—they thrive.
👥 VOICES OF OUR YOUTH COMMUNITY COUNCIL (VOYCC)
The VOYCC was a collaborative network of individuals and organizations committed to promoting community well-being and driving positive change. While the council is on hiatus, we're exploring new models for community-driven governance and collaboration.
🎓 YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL
THE VISION:
Empower young people to have a voice, make a positive impact, and shape policies and programs that affect their lives.
WHO CAN JOIN:
WHAT WE'LL DO:
Youth ages 13-24 passionate about community change
Students interested in leadership and civic engagement
Young people with lived experience of the issues we address
Aspiring activists, artists, entrepreneurs, and changemakers
WHAT WE'LL DO:
YOUTH COUNCIL BENEFITS:
WHAT WE'LL DO:
✅ Advise VOY leadership on program design and messaging
✅ Plan and lead youth-focused events and campaigns
✅ Connect with policymakers, business leaders, and influencers
✅ Develop leadership, public speaking, and advocacy skills
✅ Create peer-to-peer outreach and mentorship programs
✅ Influence decisions that impact youth quality of life
WHY IT MATTERS:
YOUTH COUNCIL BENEFITS:
YOUTH COUNCIL BENEFITS:
Youth aren't just the future—they're the present. Their voices, perspectives, and dreams must shape the solutions we create today.
YOUTH COUNCIL BENEFITS:
YOUTH COUNCIL BENEFITS:
YOUTH COUNCIL BENEFITS:
✅ Leadership development & resume-building experience
✅ Networking with influential adults and peers
✅ Skill-building in advocacy, communication, and project management
✅ Stipends or community service hours for participation
✅ Platform to amplify your ideas and drive real change
💼 VISIONARY VOICES BUSINESS COUNCIL
THE VISION:
Unite businesses and organizations in active community engagement that creates measurable impact—not just corporate social responsibility checkboxes.
WHO CAN JOIN:
WHAT WE'LL DO:
Local business owners and executives
Corporate social responsibility leaders
Entrepreneurs invested in community well-being
Chambers of commerce and business associations
Professionals looking to give back strategically
WHAT WE'LL DO:
YOUTH COUNCIL BENEFITS:
WHAT WE'LL DO:
✅ Identify community needs businesses can uniquely address
✅ Co-design employee volunteer programs and donation strategies
✅ Share best practices for authentic community engagement
✅ Build cross-sector partnerships that benefit both business and community
✅ Advocate for policies that support economic and social well-being
✅ Leverage collective business influence for systemic change
WHY IT MATTERS:
YOUTH COUNCIL BENEFITS:
YOUTH COUNCIL BENEFITS:
When businesses move beyond transactional giving to relational partnership, entire communities benefit—and businesses thrive through deeper community trust and employee engagement.
YOUTH COUNCIL BENEFITS:
YOUTH COUNCIL BENEFITS:
YOUTH COUNCIL BENEFITS:
✅ Networking with fellow community-minded business leaders
✅ Access to volunteer and partnership opportunities
✅ Brand visibility through collaborative initiatives
✅ Insights into community needs and opportunities
✅ Influence on programs that impact your workforce and customer base
Why Forums Matter: The Power of Collective Voice
🗣️ DIVERSE PERSPECTIVES LEAD TO BETTER SOLUTIONS
When youth, seniors, business owners, residents, and service providers sit at the same table, blind spots disappear and innovation emerges.
🤝 RELATIONSHIPS BUILD TRUST
Forums create space for people to see each other as neighbors, not stereotypes. Trust is the foundation of lasting change.
💡 COMMUNITY-LED SOLUTIONS STICK
Top-down programs often fail because they don't reflect lived reality. When communities design solutions, they own them—and sustain them.
📊 ACCOUNTABILITY THROUGH TRANSPARENCY
Public forums create accountability. When stakeholders witness commitments made, follow-through improves.