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Commission's community engagement committee plans one-page outreach document and library collaboration
Summary
A commission subcommittee renamed 'Encouraging Community-Wide Engagement' reported on lists of community groups to engage, plans to draft a one-page outreach document describing commission support and resources, and signaled collaboration with the Kalamazoo Public Library and other partners.
Members of the commission's community engagement committee reported they met on Jan. 28 and chose the committee name "Encouraging Community-Wide Engagement." The group reviewed organizations and constituencies to reach and discussed drafting a one-page document that explains how the commission can support community groups, including grants, research help and partner connections.
Committee members listed target groups including African American, Latin American and Native American communities; LGBTQ women; people with disabilities; and people with autism spectrum disorder. They said the one-pager would be circulated to the full commission for input before it is made public.
Committee members also described ongoing collaboration with Kalamazoo Public Library staff on oral histories and local-story projects and said they will continue outreach to groups such as Northside Association for Community Development and Kalamazoo and Bloom. The committee plans to meet again on Presidents' Day (Feb. 17) and intends to publish the one-page document once commissioners have reviewed it.
No formal action was taken; the item was presented as a planning and outreach update.
