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Community and Social Support: Empowering Connections for a Better Future


Strong community and social support systems are essential for personal and collective well-being. This section offers resources, programs, and practical information to enhance social engagement, access assistance, and build lasting connections. Discover ways to find support and play a role in creating a more inclusive and supportive society.

Understanding Social Terms

Altruism: Selfless concern for the well-being of others, often leading to acts of kindness or charity.

Bias: A tendency to favor certain ideas, individuals, or groups, often in a way that’s unfair or unbalanced.

Civic Engagement: Active participation in activities that promote the welfare or governance of a community, like voting or volunteering.

Cultural Competence: The ability to understand, communicate with, and effectively interact with people across different cultures.

Ethics: Principles that govern behavior, determining what is morally right or wrong.

Food Insecurity: Limited access to enough nutritious food for an active, healthy life, often due to financial or systemic barriers.

Hate Speech: Language that attacks or discriminates against a person or group based on characteristics like race, religion, or gender.

Intersectionality: The overlapping and interconnected nature of social categorizations, such as race, gender, and class, and how they create discrimination or privilege.

Marginalization: The process of pushing individuals or groups to the edges of society, denying them access to resources or opportunities.

Microaggressions: Subtle, often unintentional, actions or remarks that perpetuate stereotypes or discrimination.

Public Policy: A system of laws, regulations, and actions adopted by governments to address societal issues.

Recidivism: The tendency of a person who has been incarcerated to reoffend and return to prison.

Shelter Services: Temporary housing and support provided to individuals or families experiencing homelessness or crisis.

Social Capital: The networks and relationships among people that enable communities to function effectively.

Universal Basic Income: A policy concept that proposes providing all citizens with a regular, unconditional sum of money to cover basic needs.