The strategy "Engaging with the Community" focuses on building genuine connections through various activities, such as managing a community fridge, running a hub café, and helping young people struggling with alcohol and drug abuse. For instance, the community fridge initiative promotes sustainability by working with local businesses for food donations and organizing volunteer clean-up teams. Similarly, the hub café aims to be a social meeting point by offering workshops and supporting local artists, while a ‘pay it forward’ scheme ensures inclusivity and support for low-income individuals.
Outreach for young people is amplified through workshops and collaboration with local schools and youth groups. By designing engaging activities and leveraging peer support, the strategy aims to instill resilience and life skills in youth. Additionally, sports and arts activities serve as mediums to attract and maintain their interest, ultimately creating a supportive community environment.
The strategies
⛳️ Strategy 1: Develop a welcoming community fridge program
- Identify a suitable location for the community fridge
- Seek permissions and support from local authorities
- Collaborate with local businesses for food donations
- Set up a schedule for stocking and managing the fridge
- Create informative posters about the community fridge
- Promote the initiative through social media and flyers
- Organise a volunteer team to maintain cleanliness
- Host monthly community meet-ups near the fridge
- Track utilisation and gather feedback from users
- Adjust offerings based on community needs and feedback
⛳️ Strategy 2: Establish a thriving hub café
- Secure funding or grants to support the café setup
- Recruit and train volunteers to manage café operations
- Create a menu that meets dietary needs and preferences
- Hold weekly events and workshops at the café
- Partner with local artists for exhibits and installations
- Offer discounts or free services to low-income individuals
- Set up a ‘pay it forward’ scheme for drinks and meals
- Develop a warm and inviting atmosphere in the café
- Collect visitor feedback and make improvements as needed
- Organise health and wellness talks in conjunction with café
⛳️ Strategy 3: Expand outreach programs for young people
- Build a network with local schools and youth groups
- Design engaging workshops on alcohol and drug awareness
- Identify and train mentors for one-on-one support
- Schedule regular drop-in sessions for youth counselling
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals for expert sessions
- Create an online platform to reach out to more young people
- Host events that emphasise life skills and resilience
- Incorporate sports and arts activities to attract interest
- Track progress and success stories to demonstrate impact
- Encourage and train peers to offer support to each other
Bringing accountability to your strategy
It's one thing to have a plan, it's another to stick to it. We hope that the examples above will help you get started with your own strategy, but we also know that it's easy to get lost in the day-to-day effort.
That's why we built Tability: to help you track your progress, keep your team aligned, and make sure you're always moving in the right direction.
Give it a try and see how it can help you bring accountability to your strategy.
