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 | Jun 10, 2025 | Videos
Recording of our June Community Building Masterclass where participants: ✅ Connected with other civic and municipal leaders wanting to improve their relationship with the community ✅ Learned the principles of Asset-Based Community Development ✅ Explored key leverage...
by CommunityWorks | May 16, 2025 | Blogs
In March 2024, CommunityWorks partnered with The Hopeful Neighborhood Project and Glenwood Together to host a Hopeful Neighborhood Lab, bringing residents together to activate their community. Through this lab, residents explored the hidden gifts of their...
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....
