The Spark
Community engagement has played a growing role in Casey’s work since the mid 1990s, when residents helped shape its innovative Plain Talk pregnancy prevention program.
This issue of Casey Connects explores different forms of community engagement and tells how the Casey Foundation empowers and mobilizes residents to produce better results for children and families. A smaller story spotlights five resources for learning more about Casey’s latest work.
Visit any community where the Annie E. Casey Foundation supports a major initiative, and you’ll find a common denominator: Talented, passionate residents who are deeply involved and driving positive change. That’s the beauty — and the power — of community engagement.