Community Action Toolkit

Change starts in our neighborhoods — with conversations, local events, and small actions that add up to big movements. This toolkit gives you everything you need to take action right now, whether you’re gathering friends in your living room or organizing your entire neighborhood.

- How to host a community meeting
- Talking points and conversation starters
- Step-by-step event planning guide
- Social media and storytelling tips
- Templates: flyers, invites, sample agendas
- Local resolution and public comment resources

1. Invite a small group: Start with friends, family, or neighbors. You only need 5–10 people to make a difference.
2. Pick a comfortable location: Your living room, a local library, a community center, or even a park.
3. Use our sample agenda:
   - Welcome & introductions
   - Share why you care (personal stories are powerful)
   - Discuss local issues and tie them to Blueprint 2030 pillars
   - Identify local actions (e.g., voter drives, supporting resolutions)
   - Set next steps & stay connected

- What does a fair economy look like in our community?
- How can we make sure every family here has access to healthcare?
- What does it mean to protect democracy locally?
- How can we make our neighborhoods more welcoming and safe for everyone?

✔ Choose a date and location
✔ Invite attendees and confirm RSVPs
✔ Print or prepare materials (flyers, sign-in sheets)
✔ Assign small roles (greeter, note taker, social media sharer)
✔ Set up a follow-up plan (email list, group chat, next meeting date)

- Use personal stories to make it real and relatable.
- Use local hashtags to reach more community members.
- Highlight small wins and progress.

- Sample flyers and digital invites (easy to customize)
- Sample meeting agenda
- Sample local resolution text
- Sample public comment scripts

- Start a group chat or local email list
- Schedule regular check-ins (monthly or quarterly)
- Celebrate small victories together

You don’t need to be an expert or have a big organization to create change — you just need to start.
 

Together, we can build stronger, more caring, and more powerful communities. Let’s get started.