{"product_id":"9781636980133","title":"Love Our Cities","description":"Author: Jeff Pishney\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781636980133\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Morgan James Publishing\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 17 Aug 2023\u003cbr\u003ePages: 240 \u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLove Our Cities\u003c\/i\u003e operates from a simple idea: come alongside those who want to make a difference in their cities so they can come alongside individuals in their communities to make things better.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFounding members of the nonprofit organization Love Our Cities, Jeff Pishney and Eric Jung have seen how a city-wide volunteer day can catalyze community improvement-by engaging individuals with the city they inhabit. Each chapter of \u003ci\u003eLove Our Cities\u003c\/i\u003e addresses their method behind the madness, why it works, and the practical next steps that anyone can use to kick off city-wide volunteer efforts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJeff Pishney and Eric Jung understand that the best way to support a community is to meet the specific needs of that area. By using their past experiences investing in Modesto and other cities, they provide a clear, actionable approach to enact city-wide change. Their volunteer days have been uniquely successful in connecting ongoing initiatives, building networks, and growing community buy-in for programs and organizations already on the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTheir message in \u003ci\u003eLove Our Cities\u003c\/i\u003e is broken into four parts:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart One depicts their journey from the initial Love Modesto efforts in 2009 to the 100-some cities participating in their Love Our Cities network in 2020\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart Two explains at the elements that are necessary to know prior to any community engagement, in order to create a solid foundation for long-term success\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart Three examines the \"nuts and bolts\" of running a city-wide volunteer day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart Four takes it to the next level-describing how successful city-wide volunteer days have changed the game and outlining what a year-round city movement might look like\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBy shining a spotlight on the cities they've partnered with over the years, Jeff Pishney and Eric Jung hope that their community-minded approach in \u003ci\u003eLove Our Cities\u003c\/i\u003e encourages readers to dream about their own city's potential-and how they can make a difference.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47922336071838,"sku":"ING-9781636980133","price":25.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9781636980133.jpg?v=1782889001","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9781636980133","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}