The Art of Asking Questions: Using Appreciative Inquiry and Motivational Interviewing in Resident Engagement

by CommunityWorks | Oct 29, 2026 | Videos

Too often, resident engagement hyperfocuses on the needs of a community or limits residents to only providing input on existing ideas. But what if these conversations could move past feedback and checkboxes and surface new possibilities in a community? Join us for an...

How to Activate Residents and Spark Local Initiative

by CommunityWorks | Sep 3, 2026 | Videos

For municipal staff, nonprofit leaders, and neighborhood advocates, sustainable community development requires more than resident engagement, it requires activating resident initiative. But when the prevailing culture is for neighbors to keep to themselves, driving...

Connecting + Mobilizing Gifts: Shareable’s How-To Guides

by CommunityWorks | Aug 25, 2026 | Resources

As you discover the gifts of your neighbors and neighborhood, possibilites will emerge. However, you may not need to reinvent the wheel to bring these gifts together!  Below, you can checkout Shareable’s growing collection of how-to guides, designed to support...

Catalyzing Regional Momentum: Orlando Good Neighbor Week

by CommunityWorks | Aug 17, 2026 | Blogs

For the past three years, CommunityWorks staff have been on the ground in Orlando, FL sparking neighborhood connections in Azalea Park and connecting with regional leaders across the city. While often known for it’s tourist destinations, Orlando is full of...

Danville Regional Foundation Sends a Team to Holland, MI

by CommunityWorks | Aug 12, 2026 | Blogs

The Danville Regional Foundation (DRF) works to encourage revitalization and renewal in the Dan River Region. The foundation makes long-term investments to improve economic vitality, financial stability, community wellness, education, and civic capacity for citizens...