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How do we build networks for change?
21 April 2021 - 1:35pm
LocalMotion is a collaboration of six major UK grant-making trusts who have chosen Middlesbrough as one of six places to work with people and organisations to create long term systemic change. I've been supporting the initiative since last year, and am keen for more people to be involved.
Sarah's first week at MEC
19 March 2021 - 2:22pm
Guest blog from Sarah Lattaway, CommUNITY Actions project lead at Middlesbrough Environment City (MEC)
I joined MEC amid the pandemic, and frankly with some trepidation. Having had my interview via teams I never met any of the staff I would be spending more time with than my own family, so you can understand my nervousness.
The Christmas spirit is still alive and kicking
2 December 2020 - 10:12pm
It all started with an innocent question posted on our Teams chat by Kelly Baxter who works on our We Care You Care project who had been asked by a Kinship support group if she knew of any help this year for children’s Christmas presents. That set off all the staff at MVDA who got busy looking into the support on offer and different ways of potentially helping.
What to do with 28,000 sets of plastic cutlery?
7 October 2020 - 4:07pm
I'm usually the first point of contact when people ring MVDA, and sometimes get the most unusual offers and requests for help! This case is a great example of how we're able to step in and help others through our fantastic network.
#NeverMoreNeeded campaign
8 September 2020 - 11:56am
Charity and voluntary organisations have responded to the urgent needs of people across the country – quickly, effectively and without question.
In Middlesbrough we've seen amazing examples of response to need:
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