Episode 5: Judy Bennett "The Power of Being Present"

Episode 5: Judy Bennett "The Power of Being Present"

In episode 5 we talk with Judy Bennett, a Neighborhood Animator in the Hilltop Neighborhood. She got tired of staying inside watching TV and decided to take action by reaching out to her neighbors and neighborhood. The results have been life-changing.

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Episode 3: Rhonda Stevens Kickstarts Neighboring!

Episode 3: Rhonda Stevens Kickstarts Neighboring!

I can’t wait for you to hear this episode of our podcast! For episode 3 we sat down with Rhonda Stevens, who is one of our Neighborhood Animators. We talked about the ways that she has connected with neighbors and some of the obstacles to neighboring. The interview was both fun and powerful.

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A SoCe Neighbor Is Honored for His Service in WWII!

A lifetime resident of the SoCe Neighborhood, Loren Winders was honored by KSN Channel 3 and DeVaughn James law office for his service in World War II.

Loren is an amazing man and a great neighbor! He lives really close to our office so we often see him out taking care of his yard.

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Recruiting Neighborhood Animators

Recruiting Neighborhood Animators

This week we have been invited to speak to several neighborhood groups to let them know about the Neighborhood Animator Project that we are launching. On Tuesday, we spoke to the Hilltop Activities Committee and the Hilltop Neighborhood Association. I was impressed with both of these organizations. They are great at hospitality, …

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The Neighborhood Animator Project is LIVE!

The Neighborhood Animator Project is LIVE!

We recently announced that with funding from the Wichita District 3 Neighborhood Preservation Grant we have launched the Neighborhood Animator Project. Catherine is the director of this project, and this week she updated our website with information about the project and how people can apply to be a Neighborhood Animator. Click here to check it out! 

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