In this powerful training, “How to Create Lasting Community Change in 2026 (Even When Democracy Is Under Siege),” we explore how to move beyond outrage and reaction into focused, sustainable community building. Designed for people who feel the urgency of this moment but are unsure how to make a real difference, this session offers a practical framework for turning care into impact.

Whether you are new to organizing, returning after burnout, or feeling underutilized despite deep concern about what is happening around you, this training shows how ordinary people can build initiatives that save lives, strengthen communities, and outlast any political administration.

You’ll learn how to:

• Avoid the most common traps that keep committed people stuck, exhausted, or isolated

• Shift from constant reaction into intentional, strategic action that actually works

• Clarify your purpose so you can focus your energy where it makes the greatest difference

• Design a simple, effective plan using promise, pathway, and proof

• Build community power through coalitions and shared leadership rather than doing everything alone

• Take one clear, doable next step that creates momentum instead of overwhelm

This session is both practical and grounding, offering tools you can use immediately and a renewed sense of possibility about what you can help build where you live.