The Bottom-Up Revolution Alyssa Lee & Kay Crumb: How To Build a Thriving Advocacy Group
Jul 8, 2025
Alyssa Lee and Kay Crumb, leaders of Strong SacTown, share their insights on fostering vibrant local advocacy communities. They discuss practical strategies for community engagement and the importance of personal connections to build trust. The duo emphasizes creating a community-driven group to enhance local infrastructure and highlight residents' voices. They also introduce the 'Housing Ready City' toolkit to streamline housing development and foster public involvement. Through collaboration and optimism, they inspire listeners to make tangible improvements in their neighborhoods.
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Be Consistent and Time-Conscious
- Hold meetings consistently with a fixed time and place to build reliability.
- Keep meetings manageable, ideally around one hour, to respect attendees' time.
Welcome and Educate Newcomers
- Always welcome newcomers warmly and make them feel seen without overwhelming them.
- Include informative presentations so everyone learns and feels comfortable participating.
Start With Simple Steps
- Pick a fixed time and location and honor people's time as your first priority.
- Use simple discussion topics or reading articles when speakers aren't available to engage the group.