{"id":1,"date":"2016-08-16T11:16:27","date_gmt":"2016-08-16T16:16:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leadershipfortworth.org\/staging\/?p=1"},"modified":"2022-06-29T01:24:39","modified_gmt":"2022-06-29T06:24:39","slug":"leadershipclass-issues-initiative-2015-2016","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leadershipfortworth.org\/staging\/news\/leadershipclass-issues-initiative-2015-2016","title":{"rendered":"LeadershipClass Issues Initiative 2015-2016"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A unique element of LeadershipClass is the execution of Issues Initiative projects performed by participant teams that positively impact the Fort Worth Community.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These carefully identified strategic projects allow all class members to gain in-depth knowledge about a specific community problem, to interact with those most involved with that issue and to connect their resources and networks to make a positive difference.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Issues of concern in the community are identified in conjunction with the mayor and other content experts. Teams of (8-12 depending on class size) class members work together throughout the program year using a structured approach to develop solutions that will ultimately be presented to key community stakeholder audiences and the LFW Forum membership.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">THE GOALS<\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The goals of the LFW Issues Initiatives are to complete high-impact projects that:<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Augment a local non-profit&#8217;s staffing with talented volunteer resources that help them address an issue that they could not otherwise tackle<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Establish clear objectives and specific, tangible outcomes that will clearly benefit the community<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deliver solutions that are data-based (research component)<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Engage external resources (sources from class member networks) in a meaningful way<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provide knowledge transfer of the solution, including key steps for sustainability, to the non-profit and its key stakeholders<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">THE CHALLENGE\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What will be different in our community because of each Issues Initiative project?Is the plan realistic? Are the results tangible? Will the results stick?<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><b>HOMELESSNESS AND HIGHER EDUCATION:<\/b> <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tarrant County College <\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Developed a summer \u201cbridge\u201d program (Ascend to Success) for 11th grade homeless students. The program provides a transition to college and allows students to gain college credits while still in high school.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><b>MICRO-PARKS:<\/b> <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Near Southside, Inc. <\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Developed a model micro-park in the Near Southside.\u00a0 For sustainability, created and distributed a how-to guide for use by neighborhood groups, property developers, and others.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><b>CRISIS TEXT SERVICES:<\/b> <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MHMR<\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Created the business \/ funding plan for MHMR\u2019s new text-based crisis hotline.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><b>HEALTH &amp; FITNESS:<\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Blue Zones<\/span><\/i><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Developed a plan for a food truck in an identified food desert; procured truck and potential partners.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><b>EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING:<\/b> <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Early Childhood Learning Alliance<\/span><\/i><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Collected and analyzed budget data from private, local and federal agencies and groups involved in early childhood learning. Identified needs, opportunities and priorities in funding.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><b>TRANSIT:<\/b> <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Catholic Charities<\/span><\/i><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increased Catholic Charities\u2019 driver volunteer pool; developed a marketing and outreach strategy to provide transportation solutions for those in need.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To learn more about our LeadershipClass program, please <a href=\"https:\/\/leadershipfortworth.org\/staging\/leadershipclass\">visit<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A unique element of LeadershipClass is the execution of Issues Initiative projects performed by participant teams that positively impact the Fort Worth Community. 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