Community Development

Community development is the process by which civic leaders, activists, local citizens, and professionals improve various aspects of local communities. It empowers individuals with the skills needed to effect change, including building political power and working for a common agenda based on values of fairness, opportunity, and social justice.

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Globe 2012 Tackles Pipeline and Electricity Infrastructure Challenges

Press Release Published: Jan 31, 2012 – 01:30 PM EST

VANCOUVER, B.C., Jan. 31 /CSRwire/ - With public hearings currently underway for the proposed Northern Gateway pipeline project and the US's recent rejection of TransCanada's Keystone XL pipeline and several electricity projects underway across the country, the challenges of developing the pipeline and...

Volkswagen of America Sponsors MoMA PS1 Performance Dome, Which Launches February 5 With Weekly "Sunday Sessions"

Press Release Published: Jan 31, 2012 – 12:27 PM EST

HERNDON, Va., Jan. 31 /CSRwire/ - /PRNewswire/ - Volkswagen of America today announced the inauguration of a new performance dome at MoMA PS1, as part of its ongoing, innovative partnership with MoMA and MoMA PS1. The Volkswagen-sponsored MoMA PS1 Performance Dome will allow...

CITGO Recognizes Canine Castaways, Inc. for Fueling Good

Press Release Published: Jan 31, 2012 – 11:54 AM EST

ARCADIA, Fla., Jan. 31 /CSRwire/ - /PRNewswire/ - Doing good in local communities is a core value woven throughout CITGO Petroleum Corporation and one that is uniquely demonstrated through its Fueling Good Program. Now in its third year, Fueling Good recognizes and rewards...

It's More Than (Just) Words...Recipients of the 2012 Harlequin More Than Words Award Inspire Page-turners

Press Release Published: Jan 31, 2012 – 09:13 AM EST

TORONTO, Jan. 31 /CSRwire/ - /PRNewswire/ - Once upon a time, in the land of books and publishing, Harlequin asked readers, authors and fans to help choose the recipients for the 2012 Harlequin More Than Words award-a program that recognizes and rewards women...

Constellation Brands Donates More Than $160,000 to Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research Through National Campaign

Press Release Published: Jan 30, 2012 – 03:45 PM EST

VICTOR, N.Y., Jan. 30 /CSRwire/ - /PRNewswire/ - Constellation Brands, Inc., the world's leading premium wine company, presented a check today for approximately $163,000 to the Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research (Rally) as part of its national "Corks Against Cancer" campaign. Constellation...

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