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Three Ways to Support Systems Change Right Now
Jessica Hallstrom Jessica Hallstrom

Three Ways to Support Systems Change Right Now

The world is heavy right now. Here are three ways to support systems change in your community

It may never make the headlines, but community-based organizations are changing the systems at the root of injustice. Here’s how you can join their fight.

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Celebrating Five Years of Emergence!
Jessica Hallstrom Jessica Hallstrom

Celebrating Five Years of Emergence!

Building community power has always been our north star here at Emergence. Five years into our work, it’s still the heart of everything we do. Because within communities are the building blocks of equity, justice, and peace. Click on the image below for a fun video about our journey so far, and a heartfelt message from our founder Liz reflecting on our impact — and the work yet to come.

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The Power of Coming Together: How We Guide Organizational Retreats 
Jessica Hallstrom Jessica Hallstrom

The Power of Coming Together: How We Guide Organizational Retreats 

Over the last few months, we’ve had the incredible opportunity to head out on the road and gather with our clients to facilitate in-depth retreats. Enduring COVID taught us that virtual meetings can also be powerful and effective. But sometimes there’s something truly special and energizing from spending time face-to-face.

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Boycotting Racist Rapid City Businesses: Statement of Solidarity
Liz Welch Liz Welch

Boycotting Racist Rapid City Businesses: Statement of Solidarity

We’re proud to stand in solidarity with our partners at NDN Collective in boycotting local businesses with racist policies–and to work actively to serve and support Indigenous communities. This isn’t just a local issue; white supremacy continues to damage communities across the country every single day. As a team, and as a business, we believe if you are not actively working against racism and white supremacy, then you are complicit in the racism around you. Here is our full statement.

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