Community Organizing
In addition to activism, Esrati leads community organizing efforts as well. In contrast to activism, community organizing requires specific, implementable plans to bring about durable social change. He served two terms as the president of Historic Southpark, Inc, a non-profit dedicated to improving the nationally recognized historic district. Esrati started the city's first for-profit community development company, He has organized small groups towards improving the health and happiness of the community.
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