Class dates and locations will be announced on July 14th, but you can already sign up if you are interested in attending!
Know It 2 Work It
KnowIt2WorkIt (KIWI) is a civic engagement campaign that will equip Charlotte-area citizens with the tools to become effective grassroots organizers, community advocates and participants in decision-making process in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg community.
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Resources
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Description of Civic Summer School classes with dates & times
Op-Ed written by Crossroads Charlotte Executive Director Tracy Russ for Charlotte Viewpoint - May 2011
This document, used in the Get Real 2011 Workshops - provides a tidy summary of how our local government functions and allocates funds and resources.
Past Events
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NOV15 At the heart of advocacy and community betterment are relationships built upon openness, collaboration and trust. "Talking To Elected Officials" brings community members and elected officials...
Type: Crossroads Event
Making social change possible begins and ends with a solid foundation of effective internal and external communication. Your values, strategy and goals depend on clear and concise communication to...
Type: Crossroads Event
One of our government's most complex and critical functions is local and state budgeting. "Dollars & Sense" explains how the city, county and state develop our budget and distribute funds while...
Type: Crossroads Event
Recent Bulletins
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One of the keys to effective community advocacy—especially when your passion for a particular cause is hot and overflowing—is to realize that few others share your passion, and to tone it down. This goes against everyone’s instincts. If you feel strongly that your block needs a sidewalk, your inclination is to picket your city council member’s home around the... read more
On an early Saturday morning in a conference room at the Bette Rae Thomas Recreation Center, a passionate but befuddled citizen was once again trying to get a straight answer from a public official. “We have an opportunity for communication, and it needs to be addressed, it needs to be fixed,” said the Rev. Mildred McCullough, who chairs the Coalition for Strengthening Community... read more
As anyone who’s ever tried it knows, effective community advocacy is hard. It takes time, energy, patience, persistence, a gift for motivation and organization--and often a significant amount of money. But sustained action can yield results, and a panel of experienced advocates met with community members Saturday under the Crossroads banner to learn what the session’s title... read more
Partners
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