Indicators of Progress Our progress toward a just and
sustainable community creates shifts or changes in four areas: -
Shifts in Collective Identity and Action: Social change has
begun when groups are able to impact the political and economic
decisions that affect their lives. Collective identity and
action demonstrates a community’s voice and power. Headwaters
looks to organizations to engage community members and deepen
and strengthen their involvement in community affairs. - Shift
in Engagement and Sustained Interaction: Lasting change requires
having the power and the unified organized force to shift
political and social agendas. To demonstrate these shifts
Headwaters supports collaborative and collective efforts that
unite and expand social agendas. - Shifts in Institutions and
Policy: Progress toward social change can be observed in changes
in rules, laws and practices. To bring about social change
Headwaters supports efforts to change, reform and transform
existing policies and institutions. - Shift in