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 | Jun 13, 2024 | Videos
Learn from Réna Bradley, a Neighborhood Planner and activator for the City of Fort Wayne, Indiana. Réna manages the FORT-ify Neighborhood Accelerator and will share how City leaders can develop local leaders and reinvigorate neighborhood associations through an...
by CommunityWorks | Jun 7, 2024 | Videos
Have you ever wondered if the churches and congregations in your neighborhood see themselves as a neighbor? Or if it is even the faith community’s role to support strong, connected neighborhoods? Listen in on our insightful conversation with Tim Soerens,...
by CommunityWorks | Jun 2, 2024 | Videos
Our last Bright Spots in ABCD webinar of 2023 celebrated the transformative power of social connection across Holland, MI. From the block level all the way to City Hall, local leaders are creating lasting change, starting with everyday neighbors. The city of...
by CommunityWorks | May 24, 2024 | Videos
Dr. Karen Wilk, an ABCD practitioner and thought leader for over 2 decades across North America, has been central to the development of the “Neighborhood Connector” role with Abundant Community Edmonton. The Community League system in Edmonton is a 100...