For BCHC, community engagement includes a vast set of capacities that allow us to link the development of ourselves as citizens to the development of the communities we live in. When one is ‘engaged’ in their community we notice a sense of belonging or connectedness, a sense of awareness of ones’ own passions and interests and a willingness to participate in collective action for the common good. When many are engaged in their community a broad array of talents, skills and ideas emerge and there is a greater sense of ownership and empowerment to influence the community visions, goals and decisions.