You ask residents what’s wrong. What’s missing. What the needs are. What they want fixed. And what happens?

You get a list of problems… But very little real change.
Participation fades.
Energy drops.
And the same voices keep showing up while everyone else stays disengaged.

It’s frustrating. Because you know your community has more potential than this. What if the problem isn’t your effort…But the approach itself?

Most engagement models are built around deficits. They train people to look for what’s broken.

But here’s the truth:

• Communities don’t transform because of what’s wrong.
• They transform because of what’s already strong.

When residents begin to:

• See their own value
• Recognize the strengths of their neighbors and community
• Build relationships and dream of a better future together

Everything changes. That’s exactly what this framework is designed to do.

A simple, proven curriculum designed to help communities: 

create lasting positive change from within

• Discover the leaders already living in your community
• Spark meaningful connections between residents who barely know each other
• Replace complaint-driven meetings with energizing, action-focused conversations
• Help residents see themselves as part of the solution, not just observers
• Build momentum that lasts beyond a single meeting or initiative

The Discover the Gifts curriculum wasn’t created in theory. It was co-created by CommunityWorks and The Hopeful Neighborhood Project—organizations that have spent years helping communities move from stalled conversations… to real momentum. Together, this approach has helped hundreds of neighborhoods and communities shift how they engage residents and create change from within.

The 90-minute Discover the Gifts curriculum is available in two formats to best match your community.

OPTION 2: Facilitator Certification

Best For: Planners and leader who want to guide and scale this work
Includes:

• Access to the full curriculum with marketing materials, and training videos
• A one-hour facilitator training to help you customize this workshop to your community
• One-year access to The Community Building Hub, a national network of local leaders
  strengthening neighborhoods and connecting neighbors
• Ongoing support and resources to empower neighborhood leaders to discover and unlock the
  gifts of their community.

$447

Imagine walking into a neighborhood or council meeting where…

People aren’t just pointing out problems…

They’re sharing ideas.
Connecting with each other.
Stepping up to lead.
Neighbors who didn’t know each other last month
are now working together to create something meaningful.

That’s what happens when you start with gifts.

Ready to Create Real Change in Your Community?

Stop running engagement efforts that go nowhere.Start building communities where residents lead, connect, and create lasting impact.

FAQs

“Will this actually work in my community?”
This is built from real communities, not theory

“Do I need experience?”
No. The process is simple and guided

“What if residents don’t engage?”
This approach is designed to spark participation naturally

If you’d like more information or have any questions, reach out to Megan at megan@comm-works.org