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Reflecting on the ERC Annual Retreat: Emergent Co-Creation for Dynamic Collaboration
May 16, 2025 / Program UpdatesThe 2025 Economic Recovery Corps (ERC) Annual Retreat, which was hosted by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) and facilitated by Root Change, proved to be a resounding success! The retreat brought together 58 fellows, 30 host site representatives, and 14 National Partners from January 27-31 in Puerto Rico. This learning exchange aimed to elevate
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Transforming Economic Development in the U.S.: Training ERC Fellows on Action Research
October 3, 2024 / AnnouncementsThe Economic Recovery Corps (ERC) is a new, collaborative initiative designed to address long standing economic disparities in distressed and historically underserved populations, communities and regions throughout the U.S. by connecting host organizations with fellows who have the talent and capacity needed to advance new ways of doing economic development that promote equitable economic resilience
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Key Themes from Three CBO Convenings in California
January 31, 2023 / ReportThis blog was written by Alex Cleveland, who has been working as a Root Change fellow for the last 8 months, supporting with data analysis, content design, and special research projects. She is a recent graduate of the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey (MIIS) where she earned a Master’s in International Environmental Policy
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CBO Convenings in California
January 31, 2023 / ReportIn September 2022, the Vaccinate ALL 58 Campaign under the new Office of Community Partnerships and Strategic Partnerships brought together over 200 Community-based Organizations (CBOs) representatives to reflect on the last two years of community outreach during the pandemic. As one group concluded, “Community is our most powerful tool in bringing us together.” This report
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