Asset Based Community Development Essentials
Feb 19, 2026 • 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Collaboration, Equity & Inclusion, Systems Change • Virtual Event
Offered by the Asset Based Community Development (ABCD) Institute, this 6-part series introduces the concepts and applications of ABCD in the context of local communities. Presentations and discussions will enable participants to critically reflect on community engagement, co-creation, collective action, and conversations through the lens of ABCD and its emphasis on welcoming, belonging, and social connectedness.
Who Should Attend - People who seek an introduction to or refresher of ABCD in the context of communities
and neighborhoods:
• How does a community move toward a wider circle of people working together to realize goals?
• How can my organization more actively support the concerns and efforts of local people?
• How do I make ABCD work in my community?
• The power of co-production
• How might ABCD address systemic injustices?
• What does it take to create a healthy community?
Cost associated. Eligible for support through Rotary Charities Learning Fund.