Today we want to pause and offer thanks to you—our partners and sponsors, our volunteers and talented speakers, and all of the great supporters who have helped make C4C and the Civility Project a success.
Ray's Free 'Community Rewards' Program Makes Giving to C4C Easy
There's a new, easy (and free!) way to help Citizens4Community continue our nonprofit work in Sisters Country, thanks to “Community Rewards” at Ray’s Food Place.
As a Ray’s All Access Rewards member, you can designate Citizens4Community as a local nonprofit you would like to support through the "Community Rewards" program.
Consider Who Isn’t Coming 'To The Table'...
Then Consider Joining Us at The table
A new survey reports 71 percent of Americans believe important societal discussions have been silenced by political correctness; and most Americans now feel discouraged from sharing heartfelt opinions and beliefs.
“Fifty-eight percent of Americans believe the political climate today prevents them from saying things they believe,” notes Emily Ekins, author of the 2017 Free Speech and Tolerance Survey report. In some subgroups, up to 73 percent feel forced into silence, she reports.
Carrick to Examine 'The Paradox of Connection' During Nov. 15 Quarterly Session
Regional Influencers Consider Civility as a 'Cornerstone for Building Community'
Is “civility” a passé concept? Hopefully not now and not ever, noted C4C board members who recently led discussion during an inaugural Ford Family Foundation event.
Civility must not go out of style, they said, because new challenges will always keep coming; and civility is key to helping communities thrive while meeting those challenges.
Nov. 3 Town Hall Explores Benefits & Features of "Age-Friendly" Communities
C4C is collaborating with the Senior Alliance of Sisters to co-host the upcoming town hall: "Creating Age-Friendly Communities." The free event runs 2-4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3, at Sisters Community Church. All are invited.
Local Groups Partner to Empower
Citizens4Community seeks to build bridges—to foster communication and connections that bring a diversity of voices together—so Sisters can partner more effectively to respond to local issues. Therefore, C4C feels honored this week to be recognized for playing a role in bringing about the recent Sisters Fire Family Night—a fun and informative collaboration involving the Fire District and Sisters' Latino family community.
If You Liked What You Learned From Bryn, and Want to Learn More
During last October's C4C quarterly session, Bryn Hazell, co-founder of the Center for Compassionate Living in Bend, offered Sisters residents a wonderful introduction to the tools of “Nonviolent Communication.” Our local audience learned about effective ways to speak honestly and clearly for their values and to listen to others more intently. Bryn’s talk drew much interest and encouraged thoughtful discussion, so C4C wanted to help get the word out about a rapidly approaching series Bryn will be leading—for anyone who might be interested in learning more.
In the News: Challenge Yourself to Try a Socratic Talk
FROM THE COLUMN: “I am involved with the Citizens4Civility (C4C) non-profit here in Sisters Country. For about 18 months we have been hosting quarterly Civility Project/Speak Your Peace meetings to share ideas and techniques for how we can all be more respectful with each other. We have been focusing on nine core tenets of civility.”
In the News: Community Members To Practice Navigating Tough Situations
EXCERPTED FROM THE ARTICLE: “Citizens4Community is presenting its sixth free skill-building presentation on Thursday evening, April 20, at the Sisters Fire Hall. The evening will be a community conversation about civility, to help one another improve skills and understanding. Local volunteers who care about community, communication, and civility will facilitate the conversation. ….”