Member Stories
Stories from the Change Network
Read inspirational stories about the Change Network, tips and best practices about diversity, equity, and inclusion for civic and cultural workers, and our newest tools for change management.
We’re Building a Beautiful World Together
Introducing the March 2023 Cohort of the OF/BY/FOR ALL Change Network
34 Organizations Turning Talk into Action
Introducing the September 2020 Cohort of the OF/BY/FOR ALL Change Network
Our Change Network Members: This is Critical
These 9 Change Network members are facing serious challenges due to COVID-19. They are also looking for a path to a brighter, more inclusive future.
In a city of millions, where does community-centered change begin?
Learn about how LA River State Park Partners' difficult decision to choose one community to focus on first made all the difference in making real change.
Authentic Youth Engagement: How Te Manawa Built Real Relationships
Learn how Te Manawa used the OF/BY/FOR ALL approach to get specific about who they mean when they describe a community to build real relationships with teens.
How a library created a space to pray and learn with Somali families
Learn about the wake-up call for librarians at Dakota County Library that helped them connect with a new and growing population - Somali families.
How Niagara Falls Underground Railroad Heritage Center Built Community Trust
Learn about how First Wave Member Niagra Falls Undersground Railroad Heritage Center used OF/BY/FOR ALL's framework to build community trust.
How Trinity Rep Used Community Dialogue to Break Down Barriers
Learn how First Wave Change Network member Trinity Repertory Theatre fostered dialogue to involve and reflect their diverse community in Providence.
Interview with the St. Joseph County Public Library OF/BY/FOR ALL Team
Learn how St. Joseph County Public Library launched many new experiments and initiatives to become of, by, and for the Latinx community in South Bend, IA.
How HistoryMiami Empowered LGBTQ+ Youth with a Project OF and BY Them
Learn how Change Network member History Miami co-created a youth-led exhibition with trans youth in their community.
What Oakland Symphony Learned When its Community Held it Accountable
Learn how Change Network member Oakland Symphony grappled with community accountability in its 2018 Ghost Ship Concerto.