Caregiving Support Most caregivers in the U.S. are family members who are stretching to add the care of a loved one to their existing responsibilities. Our villages are uniquely positioned to give care to their caregiver members, supporting them and welcoming their loved ones in village activities. Read on to learn more about caregiving support. Read More
Civic Engagement Along with challenges around COVID-19, fires, air quality, and the personal obligations we must continue to meet, we add the Election. It is coming up fast. Fortunately, California is doing much to make voting easier in 2020, from early voting options in some counties, to multiple ways to cast our ballots. See the Read More
Disaster Preparedness Fire season is here, heralded by thousands of lightening strikes and fires. Some evacuations are underway around the state, complicated by the challenges of COVID19. Rolling blackouts are occurring as the State’s power grid is stretched in an enduring heatwave. Please review your emergency plans and read on to learn about new resources Read More
Telling Our Story A story is a powerful vehicle for communication, particularly when introducing a concept like our village model that can be challenging for people to grasp. We have an opportunity now to tell the village story in a short, compelling video to help villages introduce themselves to prospective members and community partners. And Read More
A Community of Communities It is heartening to be part of such a vibrant and innovative movement as our villages, their leaders, members, and volunteers come together to build on the founding principles that guide us all. Here’s to all of you in our Community of Communities and the great work you are doing. We Read More
A Letter from the Executive Director I want to acknowledge my position as a White woman writing about race. As the leader of Village Movement California, it’s important to share my thoughts with you, and to acknowledge that I do not face racism. I’ve been learning about our country’s history and my own Whiteness for Read More
What’s Next: Navigating California’s Re-opening As California looks into the post-pandemic unknown along with the rest of the world, we find ourselves joining together even as we are kept apart. Villages are stepping forward with courage and creativity to support their members. There is every indication that their pioneering efforts will continue to expand their Read More
Community Resilience Resilience is the ability of community to absorb disruption and still retain basic function and structure. Building resilience requires adapting to new circumstances while adhering to core values. It invites transformation. People are the foundation of community resilience, and their courage is essential. Read on to learn about the challenges and opportunities of Read More
Focus: COVID-19 Virus Our focus this month is on the COVID-19 Virus and its impact on villages. The information we present here is up-to-date as of press time. As we are learning, the situation changes rapidly so do check in with the reliable services listed in Charlotte’s letter below to stay current. Meanwhile, March is Read More
Happy Valentine’s Day There is lots to love about our village movement this Valentine’s Day as you’ll discover in this issue. From Village Movement California’s new Board of Directors to a wide range of interesting and important conferences and webinars, we start off 2020 with an array of growth opportunities for all of us who’d Read More