One of the topics that really inspired me at the ABCD conference in Chicago this week was "Connectors." Like many of the key ideas of Asset Based Community Development, it is appealing because it is all about working with the gifts that are already in the neighborhood. When it comes to Connectors, that means finding those people who are well-connected in the neighborhood, who are able to see people as gifted, and who are trusted.
Read MoreWe have had some energizing neighboring moments this week!
On Monday, SoCe partnered with the South Central Neighborhood Association (SCNA) to present the monthly Neighborhood Pride Award to a couple who have a beautiful yard in SoCe.
Read MoreThis week we began passing out letters on a couple different blocks to invite people to be a Block Connector for their block, or identify someone on their block who would be a good Block Connector. It is always intimidating to go out and knock on doors, but...
Read MoreI love hearing stories of neighbors being neighborly. I find it very encouraging. One such story came to me this week as I was visiting with our Block Connector, Jonathan (not his real name). Jonathan had recently helped his neighbors move from one house to another...
Read MoreOn Monday, when it was so warm outside, we received this text from one of our new Block Connectors: "We've met two families this week! Both...
Read MoreOn Tuesday night we gathered with a few more of our Block Connectors (BCs) to share stories and ideas. It is always such a joy to meet with our BCs! The evening started with...
Read MoreHighlight 2: The Abundant Community Network
Throughout the summer months we saw great connections happening between neighbors and we clearly saw the importance and power of our work, however...
On Thursday, December 1, we had our very first Block Connector Training and it was WONDERFUL!
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