{"product_id":"creating-vibrant-communities-paul-born-9780980923162","title":"Creating Vibrant Communities: How Individuals and Organizations from Diverse Sectors of Society Are Coming Together to Reduce Poverty in Canada","description":"\u003ci\u003eEqual parts inspiration, perspiration, and information -- a book that is sure to take the Vibrant Communities story to new heights as it begins its next exciting phase.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn Canada, \"poverty reduction\" is no longer a \"wouldn't it be nice\" dream discussed after yet another failure to make a dent in an age-old problem. It's a living, breathing, exhilarating reality.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhy?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause all across the country people are approaching poverty in a positive, creative, and energetic way. They are doing so courtesy of a new social phenomenon called Vibrant Communities: a network of people who are getting people together - citizens (no matter what their income), community developers, business people, and representatives from all levels of government -- to determine needs, community assets, and strategies. They're putting plans into action with astonishing results.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book tells their story. And perhaps yours, too.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePaul Born\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of the recently published \u003ci\u003eCommunity Conversations: Mobilizing the Ideas, Skills, and Passion of Community Organizations, Governments, Businesses, and People.\u003c\/i\u003e He is internationally recognized for his innovative approaches to community building. He is the President and Co-founder of Tamarack - An Institute for Community Engagement and the founding chair of the Canadian Community Economic Development Network, Vibrant Communities Canada, and Opportunities 2000.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Paul Born\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0980923166\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780980923162\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e BPS Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/15\/2008\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 456\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.33lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.92d\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paul Born","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44860118040831,"sku":"9780980923162","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_6cb59405-6f0e-4ce0-9429-51346110ea84.jpg?v=1709135439","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/creating-vibrant-communities-paul-born-9780980923162","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}