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FROM PARTICIPATION TO POWER: A Framework for Strengthening Community Influence and Improving Community Health
What does it take to move beyond community engagement to meaningful community influence? Developed collaboratively by Furman University’s Institute for the Advancement of Community Health and LiveWell Greenville, this white paper draws on community voices and stakeholder perspectives in Greenville County to explore how participation, power, and decision-making shape health equity. It identifies opportunities for organizations to build trust, share decision-making authority, and create more inclusive, responsive systems that reflect community priorities.
IACH & LiveWell Greenville | July 2026