“…there is a gap between making demands and making them happen. It is the gap between the rhetoric of revolution and the actual changes in values, systems, habits, and skills that add up to a revolution.” Making demands and making things happen are miles apart. Making demands is easy – and often lazy and selfish.Continue reading “On Youth Mental Health + Making Things Happen in Northern Michigan”
Category Archives: Everyone A Changemaker
First, Step Into The Arena. And Then…
“The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena.” With today’s technology, has there been a better time for pro-social, problem-solving citizens? A better time for ordinary people to contribute and help improve lives in their community? – no permission required – no title required – no board training required – noContinue reading “First, Step Into The Arena. And Then…”
Reframing Housing: Yarrow Brown to Speak at Next “Everyone A Changemaker Northern Michigan” Workshop
After two outstanding framing workshops with the FrameWorks Institute, we’re excited to have Yarrow Brown present on Reframing Housing. Yarrow is the Executive Director of Housing North. Housing North’s mission is to “build awareness, influence policy, and expand capacity so communities can create housing solutions that meet their unique needs.” Yarrow will speak at Northwestern MichiganContinue reading “Reframing Housing: Yarrow Brown to Speak at Next “Everyone A Changemaker Northern Michigan” Workshop”
The 2022 Good Works Lab Annual Report
Our 2022 initiatives (more information and photos found in the annual report document):
Sharing Power with Ordinary People For Safer Kids, Safer Schools in Northern Michigan
“Ordinary people are capable of wonderful things.” I admire ordinary people like my friend Jay Berger. Jay raised his hand in June after Uvalde to help keep our kids safe at school here in Traverse City. Jay took responsibility. Instead of saying, “That’s not my problem,” Jay asked, “How can I help?” ORDINARY PEOPLE LEADING SixContinue reading “Sharing Power with Ordinary People For Safer Kids, Safer Schools in Northern Michigan”
Practicing Courage for Climate Action in Traverse City
“If you want to play it safe, you shouldn’t be in the business of change.” And not ‘playing it safe’ requires courage. The problem is being courageous can be scary. We can: “Courage is not the absence of fear. Courage is the ability to look fear in the face and continue to walk forward. AllContinue reading “Practicing Courage for Climate Action in Traverse City”
Reframing School Safety: Jay Berger to Speak at Next “Everyone A Changemaker Northern Michigan” Workshop
After two outstanding framing workshops with the FrameWorks Institute, we’re excited to have Jay Berger present on Reframing School Safety. Jay is the co-chair of the new community task force, Safer Kids Safer Schools (SKSS). “SKSS is a short-term, citizen-led, open dialogue dedicated to exploring perspectives and solutions to increase the safety and well-being of theContinue reading “Reframing School Safety: Jay Berger to Speak at Next “Everyone A Changemaker Northern Michigan” Workshop”
Reframing Youth Substance Use: Paula Lipinski to Speak at Next “Everyone A Changemaker Northern Michigan” Workshop
After two outstanding framing workshops with the FrameWorks Institute, we’re excited to have Paula Lipinski, Addiction Treatment Services CEO, present on Reframing Youth Substance Use. Paula will speak at Northwestern Michigan College’s Innovation Center on Thursday, November 10th 11-12p. This workshop is part of our Everyone A Changemaker Northern Michigan project. All advocates, concerned citizens, and changemakersContinue reading “Reframing Youth Substance Use: Paula Lipinski to Speak at Next “Everyone A Changemaker Northern Michigan” Workshop”
Reframing Climate: Liv Rollinger to Speak at Next ‘Everyone A Changemaker Northern Michigan’ Workshop
We’re excited to have Liv Rollinger speak at our next ‘Everyone A Changemaker Northern Michigan‘ workshop on reframing climate. Liv graduated from the University of Michigan with a bachelor’s from the Program in the Environment, specializing in Sustainable Food Systems and Environmental Outreach. As Groundwork Center’s Climate and Clean Energy Specialist, she oversees the coordinationContinue reading “Reframing Climate: Liv Rollinger to Speak at Next ‘Everyone A Changemaker Northern Michigan’ Workshop”
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