The Third Place Inc
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The Third Place, Inc. is a consulting and civic engagement organization that helps organizations and communities create spaces of connection, dialogue, and innovation. Inspired by sociologist Ray Oldenburg's concept of the third place--those vital spaces beyond home and work where people gather--we help public institutions, businesses, nonprofits, and civic leaders design initiatives that bring people together, expand opportunities, and advance conversations and connections to build community..
COMMUNTIY & CIVIC ENGAGEMENT
- Designing and implementing dialogue programs, civic series, and public engagement strategies.
- Building partnerships between institutions, government, neighborhood residents, and community interest holders
HIGHER EDUCATION, GOVERNMENT, & NONPROFIT CONSULTING
- Developing community-engaged initiatives, staff and board trainings, grant writing, and strategic partnerships
- Advising on student engagement, leadership, and institutional community alignment
BELONGING & INCLUSION STRATEGIES
- Supporting organizations in advancing inclusive practices
- Facilitating conversations and strategy sessions around cultural competency and belonging
ARTS, CULTURE & EXCHANGE PROGRAMS
- Leveraging art, history, and cultural programming to foster dialogue and innovations
- Designing cross-cultural and international exchange experiences
LEADERSHIP TRAINING & FACILITATION
- Leading workshops, retreats, and strategy sessions that build collaborative leadership capacity
- Helping organizations create their own "third places" that spark innovation and connection
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