CLIENT NEWS:
“It’s a good time to bring people in from across sectors, different backgrounds to keep our young people safe in Newport News,” said Anthony Smith, Executive Director of Cities United, during their 13th stop of the Leading the Way tour in Newport News, Virginia. The organization is on a mission to help various cities implement new community safety plans by teaching violence intervention methods, by “looking at the strengths, the weaknesses, opportunities and threats, but doing that in partnership with communities so we can build more solid strategies.” Check out more from their stop in Newport News in 13newsnow and News 3 WTKR Norfolk.
California violence intervention programs have helped a significant number of families heal from the tragedies of violent crimes. These programs, largely funded by Proposition 47, provide therapy and supports that reduce future violence and give survivors a path forward. Recent changes under Proposition 36 have put this funding at risk, threatening the stability of these essential services. Advocates, including Californians for Safety and Justice, are urging the state to provide $55 million in supplemental funding to keep the programs strong. Learn more in this piece from Spectrum News 1.
Join Black Californians United for Early Care and Education (BlackECE) this for their We Are the Return: Culture, Capital & Economic Justice in Early Care and Education symposium. The event will bring together educators, families, policymakers, cultural workers, and funders to explore how Black cultural knowledge can guide reparative policies, funding, and systems in early care and education. Learn more here and register here to secure your spot.
CHANGE CONSULTING NEWS:
Missed our live webinar? You can now rewatch Navigating Urgent Moments: Communications Strategies and Tools for Crisis Management and Rapid Response on our YouTube Channel! In this latest session, we help organizations understand how to move with confidence and respond strategically and with clarity during challenging times. We break down the key differences between rapid response and crisis communication, and explain how to identify moments that require immediate action while preparing for them intentionally. You’ll also discover why investing in a clear crisis communications protocol keeps your organization aligned and mission-focused, even under pressure. Finally, we share practical strategies we use to help organizations and leaders build strong, actionable communication plans that support confident decision-making in any situation. Watch the full video below.
If you are like most organizations or communication leaders, you want to be prepared when urgent moments arise. But, what you really want is someone who knows what they’re doing to do it for you. We’d love the opportunity to chat further with you about how we can help you to communicate with confidence and clarity in crises. Drop us a line here!