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Lesson 443 of 500 · Extra Passages
⭐ 30 XPCommunity Engagement Part 5
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Community engagement means getting involved with the people and places around you.
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Community engagement means getting involved with the people and places around you. It happens when individuals and groups work together to improve their neighborhoods or help others. For example, a group of students might organize a clean-up day at a local park. They invite friends, family, and neighbors to join them in picking up trash and planting flowers. This not only makes the park more beautiful, but it also helps everyone feel connected and responsible for their community. When people engage with each other, they build friendships and learn how to solve problems together.
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1 of 2What does community engagement involve?
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