Gather is a project + platform to support community-minded journalists and other engagement professionals. Our mission: make journalism more responsive to the public’s needs and more inclusive of the public’s voices and diversity, by helping journalists, educators, and students who share these values find each other, find resources and best practices, and find support and mentorship. Learn more about Gather.
The guide “Taking Care” by jesikah maria ross emphasizes the importance of practicing care in journalism, offering practical tips and insights for creating impactful and healing storytelling.
The investigative coverage of the closure of the Chuckawalla Valley State Prison was intended not only to help amplify the work being done by the residents of Blythe but also to ensure that there would always be someone watching what was happening and checking in on this ongoing situation.
Community engagement often happens in real time—through social media, events, or private conversations—which means colleagues and readers might miss valuable insights. Our panel shared what they’ve learned about effective community engagement practices.
“I’m on Gather because there are so many ways that folks are practicing engagement across the world, and I always want to figure out how to iterate on ideas or fill in gaps that exist.”
“I find myself more and more drawn to the cohorts who are doing this kind of relationship-building work.”
“I love learning from the community (case studies! weekly newsletter! pet channel!) — it’s super inspiring to see the different ways individuals and organizations are chipping away at parts of the puzzle.”
