In just two weeks the Community Change Experience begins at the Opal Grand in Delray Beach, Florida. In 2019 the representatives of the Core Planning Group (EJS Project, Palm Health Foundation, Tamarack Institute, and Tenacious Change) began meeting together to dream, vision, brainstorm, and plan together for an event in 2020.
Then came the COVID-19 pandemic and all of our planning stopped. We wondered if, even feared, it would all be in vain.
We stayed in touch throughout the worst of the pandemic in 2020 and remained cautiously optimistic that we could still make the Community Change Experience happen. In 2021 we did a “reboot” and started again.
Today the menu is ready, the table is being set, the feast is being prepared, and we are ready to welcome you to Delray Beach and the Community Change Experience.
And you know what? It isn’t too late to make your reservation. You can still register to attend and book a room.
Come, be with us. People are joining us from across the United States and Canada. We’d love to welcome you as well!
Don’t Forget to Reserve Your Room!
Call the Opal Grand Resort at 866.240.6326 (and mention the Community Change Experience) or book your room online.
The Community Change Experience program and learning agenda is now available to be viewed on the Community Change Experience website.
The Community Change Experience is a multi-day, in-person gathering designed to equip you with the tools, strategies, and resources you need to lead community change.
- Learn how to catalyze and foster shared ownership, accountability, and stewardship for community-led change initiatives
- Experience the work of community partners in Palm Beach County who recently won the 2021 Culture of Health Prize from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Taking place in beautiful Palm Beach Country, the Community Change Experience is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to engage with Peer-to-peer learning with a diverse learning community, and features:
- Plenary discussions
- Immersive community experiences
- Interactive workshops
- Artistic performances by local Palm Beach County artists
- Beautiful food and celebration
Choose from Several Unique Immersive Learning Experiences
To center and honor community power, CCE participants will have the option to register for one of three Palm Beach County site visits. Each site will offer examples of resident-led projects, initiatives and programs that enhance community wellbeing in creative ways.
During next month’s Community Change Experience (CCE) in Delray Beach, Florida, participants will have the opportunity to participate in one of several immersive learning experiences. An “immersive learning experience” is a lot like a field trip but with the added benefit of connecting you with people who are working in their communities in real time. On Wednesday, October 26, in the midst of the CCE, you’ll have the opportunity to participate in an immersive learning experience in one of the following settings of your choice:
The Set, The City of Delray Beach
With a long history of community organizing, The Set is the historically black community in Delray Beach consisting of 29 neighborhoods. The community-driven transformation plan is a powerful example of the assets, vision, and interests this community holds. Experience a range of efforts grounded in this community-driven vision – from the enhancement of education and public spaces, to addressing housing and behavioral health – all while honoring the community’s history.
The City of Lake Worth Beach
Known for its vibrant downtown and distinctive neighborhoods, you will learn from community-led efforts focused on increasing unity, safety, and a sense of belonging through the built environment. Beginning with concentrated efforts in the Whispering Palms neighborhood, community-led projects such as neighborhood clean-up, the Adopt-A-Street program, and investments in parks have led to strong ties between residents and the city government. It has cultivated community agency to advocate the change they want to see for a thriving, equitable community.
The Glades Region
Located in the western part of Palm Beach County, the Glades region is a rural and primarily agricultural area that includes the three communities of South Bay, Belle Glade, and Pahokee, as well as unincorporated areas. The area is known for its expansive sugarcane fields and natural western border of the vast Lake Okeechobee. The Glades region is working to change the communities’ narratives from that of poverty, isolation, and hopelessness to strength and hope for all generations.
These immersive learning experiences are more reasons the Community Change Experience is NOT your typical conference.
The Community Change Experience is an event for community change practitioners from across North America, beginning on the evening of October 24th and ending on the afternoon of October 27th. By intention it is designed to be an experience for immersive learning, celebration, and facilitated peer learning.
Registration is happening now!
Register Here!
Registration fee includes light breakfasts, lunch, snacks, and some hot beverages
- Individual: $795.00 US
- Group: $695.00 (per person for five or more from the same collaborative)
Book Your Room at the Opal Grand Here!
Book online or call 866-240-6316 and mention the “Community Change Experience” to get the event rate.
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Tenacious Change Website Upgrade and Update
We’ve been doing some updating and upgrading of our website. If you haven’t been there for a while, check it out here. It isn’t finished yet, but we think you are going to like what we’ve been doing.
While you are there, check out our Consultation, Workshop, and Training page where you can learn about our core offerings and services. On the first page of that section, we offer some questions to help you think through what you need and how we can help. We also have an attractive PDF version of this section you can download, print, and share with others on your team or in your organization.
Now, how can we help you make change happen for the greater good in your community or organization?