Engagement EDGE Resources
​Your Strategic Partner for Civic Excellence
Featured Partner: Community Positive
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Celebrating the People Who Make Communities Thrive
Great communities aren't built on blueprints—they're created by people who transform "someone should" into "I will."
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Every single day, amazing things are happening in communities across America.
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A city manager finds a creative way to bring neighbors together.
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A community development coordinator helps a struggling neighborhood find its voice.
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A volunteer coordinator turns a simple idea into a movement that changes lives.​
These stories rarely make headlines, but they should.
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That's exactly why I launched the Community Positive project in 2024.
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We're on a mission to spotlight the real heroes behind community transformation: public servants who turn passion into action, volunteers reshaping neighborhoods, and civic leaders amplifying unheard voices.
Because when we share these authentic success stories, something magical happens—more people get inspired to step up and make a difference.
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​​Your community isn't waiting for someone else's vision—it's waiting for yours.
It's our goal to share the wisdom of people who've already taken that leap to help light the way forward.
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Catherine Huckaby
Executive Director
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Here's what you'll find on our free platform:
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150+ Interviews with public servants sharing how they've transformed their communities (and the path they took to get there)
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Practical Strategies you can adapt to your own situation, whether you're just starting out or looking to re-energize your approach
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Career Inspiration for anyone considering public service or wanting to remember why this work matters​
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Free Resources including toolkits, guides, and best practices from communities doing this work successfully
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Help Us Spread the Word...
This isn't just about feel-good stories—it's about building a movement that makes local public service the career people actively want.
It's about sharing the priceless benefits of volunteering. And it's about promoting the impact we can all make by being more involved with our local government.
This volunteer-managed project shines a light on the incredible work happening in communities everywhere, we remind everyone why this calling matters and inspire the next generation to join us in serving others.
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Invite Us to Speak at Your Next Event
​We'd love to share all the behind-the-scenes launch and our future plans for this project. Happy to join you at no cost to your city or organization if:
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Your event will be held virtually, or
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Your event will be held in-person and within 45 miles of: Amarillo, Fort Worth, Lubbock & San Antonio (Texas)
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It is a free event to all attendees​
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The Community Positive Project: Our "Why"
30-45 minutes
Public servants don't get nearly enough credit for the incredible work they do every single day. While negative stories about government dominate the headlines, thousands of dedicated people are quietly transforming communities, solving problems, and making life better for their neighbors. The Community Positive project exists to change that narrative by celebrating these everyday heroes and sharing their wisdom with the world.
Your attendees will learn:
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What the Community Positive project is and why authentic storytelling matters for public service
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How featuring real success stories inspires others to consider meaningful government careers
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The simple nomination process to highlight amazing public servants in your own organization
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Ways to use these stories for recruitment, training, and building pride in your team's work
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How sharing your peers' wins creates a ripple effect that strengthens the entire field
Know Someone Whose Story Should
be Shared with the World?
We're always looking for the next community champion to feature on our site.
Because every public servant has experiences and insights worth celebrating!