West coast welcomes Hope Unraveled
Monday, October 24, 2005
(The Harwood Institute for Public Innovation)Rich Harwoodís Hope Unraveled book tour has
provided a tremendous opportunity to meet
public innovators from across the nation who
are tired of business as usual. These public
innovators are characterized by their unique
combination of infectious idealism and
strategic pragmatism, and are leading the
charge to forge an alternate path for politics
and public life. Some of the highlights of the
latest tour:
- During the week, Rich met with three
catalytic community foundations, the Oregon
Community Foundation, the East Bay Community
Foundation, and the Peninsula Community
Foundation. These foundations represent a
growing network of individuals and
organizations that we are meeting on the road
who interested in pursuing their philanthropic
missions as well as building
community.
- An overflowing room of more than 150
students, faculty, and community practitioners
heard Rich speak on the implications of Hope
Unraveled at Portland State University. The
audience contributed to an engaging discussion
of the role of citizens and higher education in
creating change in a community. Rich later met
with community leaders at city hall for a
discussion about how to meet the civic
challenges that they face in
Portland.
- The San Francisco Education Fund brought
together board members and donors to discuss
how to address the challenges and opportunities
faced by their school district in a time of
transition.
- While in the Bay Area, Rich led a lunch
discussion among several leading public
innovators from the government, nonprofit, and
foundation sectors.
- Rich also had the opportunity to meet with
Pacific News Service and discuss the concerns
about the news media that he has heard over the
past 15 years, and how the media plays a
pivitol role in creating an alternate path for
public life.
The Harwood Institute would like to thank The Oregon Community Foundation, the Center for Academic Excellence, PSUís Center for Public Participation, The Office of Portland Mayor Tom Potter, City of Portland Office of Neighborhood Involvement, the Corporation for National and Community Service: Learn and Serve America, Debbie Alvarez-Rodriquez, and Sandy Close for making these events so successful.
For more information on the Hope Unraveled book tour click here.
If your city is not a tour stop, click here to learn how to bring The Harwood Institute to your community.