11 10 Trust and reciprocity The willingness of individuals to support and assist others in the community, who they do not know and without expecting anything in return, believing in shared communal norms of the community members Connectedness The quantity, quality, diversity and frequency of social connections among members of the community and the extent to which they are utilized Commitment The extent of each individual’s willingness and ability to act in favor of the community as a whole A sense of community is when people share a geographical space and work together for one another and for the place, have a relationship based on trust and solidarity helping them feel valuable and influential and feel local pride. Sense of Community Sense of Community Index The Israel Association for Community Centers (IACC) works through the Community Centers to enhance the sense of community, and has been developing an index for measuring it as a basis for a work-plan for future local initiatives tailored to the needs of each community and group within it. One of the main ways to ensure the sense of community is by community initiatives. Meaning The extent to which an individual feels valuable and influential in his/her community Belonging The extent to which individuals view the community as an important part of their identity, connections, pride and sharing a common narrative Collective action The willingness and ability to act together, promoting community objectives and collective problem-solving
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