Community engagement

Events
Events can be powerful tools to engage your community in local offerings.  Evolve has created numerous events from national conferences to community markets to smaller meetings and forums.
CASE STUDY:  Evolve produced the national conference Social Enterprise for Wellbeing and Mental Health in February 2011 from the ground up in 16 weeks.  A clear vision, strong support network and clear marketing message are some of the contributing factors to the event's success



Program development
Ongoing programs can be an effective way to engage community, particularly in addressing issue based community concerns.
CASE STUDY:  Bowraville Fitness Club ran over 26 weeks and attracted over 60 members in the township (population 1,200).  The program sought to address unhealthy lifestyles in the community.  The program provided a broad range of activities which community could access for $5 per week (for as many activities as desired).  The program resulted in several fitness activities including yoga and dancing remaining in the community.