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...
by CommunityWorks | Jun 18, 2024 | Blogs
Established in 1978, the Roosevelt Park Neighborhood Association (RPNA) has worked to make the Roosevelt Park neighborhood a safe, attractive place for residents and businesses alike. Successes include: Built a new playground/basketball courts at Hall School in 1994...
by CommunityWorks | Jun 18, 2024 | Blogs
For the past 16 years, Great Lakes Urban has seen communities in Michigan activated to own their story. From community gardens to mural festivals to neighborhood clean-ups, these communities are creating a better future for everyone. But, over the past year, we’ve...
