I think that is well said and I agree. The work is essentially the same, there may just be a little bit of a mindset difference when using a term that has not be heard as much like "in-reach". If the outreach is giving you a trusted connection to the community, no need to second guess it. But if the the people do not seem to appreciate the strategy , considering the term in-reach may just have people consider a different approach.
Original Message:
Sent: 03-14-2024 10:04 AM
From: April King
Subject: Community Conversations - 3/4/24 - Building Community Trust at No-Cost
I think there is room to use both concepts (inreach and outreach). To me, outreach is letting people know what we currently offer to help animals in the communities and groups where we're already established, plus the fact that we're interested in working with people to develop new programs. Inreach is what we do when we approach new communities and groups, to develop relationships and see what unmet needs they would like help with.
Both should be respectful and empowering for community members. Don't let semantics get in the way of building strong, meaningful relationships.
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April King
Volunteer and Board Member
Kotor Kitties
+1 206 407 5336
http://www.kotorkitties.org
Original Message:
Sent: 03-12-2024 09:51 AM
From: Hakeem Ruiz
Subject: Community Conversations - 3/4/24 - Building Community Trust at No-Cost
I think the work you are doing is in fact in-reach work. We just have to reconsider when we use the term outreach. It can just feel out of touch with that term. But if you know you are in fact connected closely with the people on the ground, I would consider it in-reach. I do agree that it has a nice rings to it lol.
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Hakeem Ruiz
Director
CARE
PA
Original Message:
Sent: 03-12-2024 04:53 AM
From: Lisa Burns
Subject: Community Conversations - 3/4/24 - Building Community Trust at No-Cost
That is an interesting way to think about it. To me outreach means we are trying to connect. For example, we recently purchased a shuttle bus that we are retrofitting with cages to bring our animal ambassadors (we are an exotic & farm animal sanctuary) to schools and educational events. We are tentatively calling the program our "animal education outreach program". We strive to be a judgement free organization and don't want to come off as being disconnected or preachy. "Animal education in-reach" does have a nice ring to it.
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Lisa Burn
Co-founder/VP
Farmhouse Animal & Nature Sanctuary
Myakka City, FL
https://farmhousesanctuary.org
Original Message:
Sent: 03-11-2024 12:01 PM
From: Hakeem Ruiz
Subject: Community Conversations - 3/4/24 - Building Community Trust at No-Cost
the term in-reach really puts everyone at the same level. Outreach leads to the feeling that we are not connected but we will tell you what you need.
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Hakeem Ruiz
Director
CARE
PA
Original Message:
Sent: 03-11-2024 05:44 AM
From: Pamela Adelmann
Subject: Community Conversations - 3/4/24 - Building Community Trust at No-Cost
I liked the concept of "in-reach"!
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Pamela Adelmann
Original Message:
Sent: 02-28-2024 01:56 PM
From: Maddie's Pet Forum Admin
Subject: Community Conversations - 3/4/24 - Building Community Trust at No-Cost
Updated 3/4/24 at 3:45pm PT - Recording is now available to watch on-demand!
We hope to see you on the next Community Conversations call on Monday, 3/4/24 at 11am PT for a very important discussion titled, "Building Community Trust at No-Cost".
Trust is something that is earned and can never truly have a price on it. So, the big question is, how can you earn trust? How long does it take? And lastly, what's its true worth?
Join @Hakeem Ruiz, Director of CARE Centers Northeastern Tier at Companions and Animals for Reform and Equity, and President of The Block Gives Back, as he shares the most effective ways he's learned to earn trust. Hakeem will define when to recognize that trust is out of reach, explore identifying that not every connection merits the energy it demands, and help break down that sometimes. It's crucial to understand even if the community isn't fully convinced, we're still welcomed to the table.
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