by CommunityWorks | Jan 6, 2025 | Blogs
In 2024, we celebrated a number of milestones as an organization and we were able to support a growing movement of Community Builders across the country. This includes: 29 neighborhoods impacted, 27 neighborhood Connectors supported, 495 leaders trained, 24...
by CommunityWorks | Dec 12, 2024 | Resources
Author Daniel Pink in his book “When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing” found that people are motivated to act and reflect as things are ending and new things are beginning. This is why people tend to run marathons or change career paths when...
by CommunityWorks | Nov 25, 2024 | Blogs
As shared with us by Chet: In 2017, I received a pledge card at a Columbus Foundation “Big Table” event. The prompt read: My Commitment: To create a strong and connected community, I will… My answer was, “Start by connecting my neighbors.” That one small challenge led...
by CommunityWorks | Nov 25, 2024 | Blogs
Pictured Above: West of Washington Connectors in Holland, MI A few months back, Makya and Robin (Neighborhood Connectors in South Holland) were going door-to-door to get to know their neighbors. One of the doors they knocked on was Rolunda’s. Rolunda has always been a...
by CommunityWorks | Nov 25, 2024 | Blogs
When Jeffrey first moved to the Godfrey Lee neighborhood, he knew he wanted to get involved. He soon found Godfrey Lee Listeners and became a part of their leadership. When the nonprofit began searching for a new part-time Neighborhood Connector, one board member...
