Editing Community Organizing (section)

=== Mobilizing the Community ===

# '''Engaging Key Residents''': Keating went back to the residents who showed the most interest and reported that there was enough concern to justify holding a meeting.
#* '''Example''': “I then went back to the people who seemed most interested and reported to them that there seemed to be enough feeling about several problems to justify holding a meeting.”
# '''Setting Up the Meeting''': He asked these key residents for a suitable date and place for the meeting, ensuring their involvement in the decision-making process.
#* '''Example''': “I asked those whom I had identified as the key people for a date and place that would be good for them.”
# '''Announcing the Meeting''': A leaflet was prepared and hand-delivered to announce the meeting, providing an opportunity for a second personal contact with residents.
#* '''Example Leaflet''': “Neighbours on Grant and Kintyre are getting together on Monday, March 2nd, at 7:30 p.m. in St. Ann’s Separate School to discuss problems and improvements in our neighbourhood.”

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