Category: Community Volunteers

Eco-Friendly and Ethical: A Guide to Sustainable Holiday Shopping and Spending

by Alicia Betancourt
November 13, 2023

The holiday season is a time for joy, celebration, and giving. However, amidst the festivities, we must be mindful of our impact on the planet. Sustainable holiday shopping and spending are becoming increasingly important as people seek ways ... READ MORE

Category: , Community Volunteers, Conservation, Home Management, Money Matters, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Awareness And Education, Charitable Giving, Conscious Choices, DIY Gifts, Eco-friendly Gifts, Eco-friendly Wrapping, Environmental Impact, Ethical Labor Practices, Ethical Spending, Experiential Gifts, Fair Trade, Green Holiday Practices, Handmade Products, Local Businesses, Mindful Gifting, Reusable Decorations, Sustainable Brands, Sustainable Holiday Shopping, Volunteer Work, Zero-waste Celebrations

Small Steps to an Inclusive Community

by Alicia Betancourt
June 12, 2020

Co-Authors: Alicia Betancourt, Linda Seals, Carol Roberts and Ramona Madhosingh-Hector Is your community an inclusive community? In times of crisis, topics like diversity, equity and inclusion can get pushed to the sidelines. Sometimes ... READ MORE

Category: Community Volunteers, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: #Blacklivesmatter, Community Development, COVID-19, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion

Assess and Build Resiliency in your Community Programs.

by Alicia Betancourt
May 4, 2020

Community programs of all sorts are consumed today by planning and implementing programs in a rapidly shifting environment due to the COVID-19 outbreak. But we also need to keep an eye on the future and start planning for the long-range impact ... READ MORE

Category: , Community Volunteers, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Community Program, COVID-19, Education, Non-profit

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