by CommunityWorks | Jul 8, 2025 | Blogs
In June, we partnered with Dr. Amie Thurber and local neighborhood organizations to launch The Neighborhood Story Project in West Michigan! The Neighborhood Story Project was created by Dr. Thurber to help neighborhoods learn their past to shape their future. This...
by CommunityWorks | Jun 12, 2025 | Videos
Community Building often starts by investing in social connection and relationships within a neighborhood. But, catalyzing this connection into civic muscle can be confusing. How do you help neighbors not just come together but effectively solve problems together?...
by CommunityWorks | Apr 16, 2025 | Videos
Every neighborhood has a story. But when neighbors don’t know this story, or feel powerless to change it, they can feel disconnected and lack a sense of belonging. This makes it harder to feel tied to the place they live or to appreciate the rich local history....
by CommunityWorks | Mar 21, 2025 | Blogs
As our friends at The Hopeful Neighborhood Project say, “A neighborhood without neighbors is just a collection of houses.” And it’s true! The power of neighborhoods is created by the people there. But, even with every home filled, a neighborhood can still feel...
by CommunityWorks | Feb 12, 2025 | Resources
Strong, thriving neighborhoods provide the resources and relationships for every person to reach their full potential. They are a mixture of physical infrastructure, civic infrastructure, and social infrastructure– which while each unique, work to support and...
