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Collective Action Backbone Learning Series

In January & February 2023, Root Cause is hosting a free virtual learning series focused on backbone support for collective action work. The three 90-minute workshops in this series are designed to be interactive and practical, with participants engaged in practice and dialogue with backbone teams, Root Cause collective action practitioners, and peers.

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August 2022 Newsletter

Who is the community? Why are you engaging with them? Who does community engagement serve? How will you ensure you are reaching folks who are typically excluded? Are you prepared to act on recommendations that come from the community?

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Panel Discussion: Rural Philanthropy and Community Engagement from Washtenaw County, MI to Coös County, NH

On July 14, Root Cause hosted a panel discussion on rural philanthropy and community engagement. Rural communities are integral to our nation’s economy, identity, and future.

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June 2022 Newsletter

This month’s newsletter includes a summary of Root Cause’s new Strategic Plan. For more insights behind the scenes of our planning, and to get to know more members of the Root Cause team, listen to our Podcast episode with Abby Alexanian and Abby Fung.

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Report:

AAACF Washtenaw County Healthy & Fulfilling Aging Systems Research Report

The Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation and Root Cause worked together to develop a first-of-its-kind report to understand Washtenaw County, Michigan's healthy aging support system and what could be improved.