by Jonathan Carone | Dec 21, 2023 | Imagine the Possibilities, Neighborhood Well-being
From as far back as my children can remember, our household has looked upon December 26 as the best day of the year. We literally greet each other that morning with some version of “It’s December 26th! The best day of the year!” Christmas is behind...
by Jonathan Carone | Dec 12, 2023 | Getting to Know Your Neighbors, How-to
Finding ways to bring neighbors together and foster a sense of community is more important than ever in a world that can seem fast-paced and disconnected. One impactful way to do so is by creating a snack board that can be shared with friends and neighbors during...
by Jonathan Carone | Nov 30, 2023 | Discover the Gifts, Neighborhood Well-being, Pursue the Common Good
“Get out of your comfort zone.” We hear all the time how we need to get out of our comfort zone in order to learn and grow—and sometimes that’s true. But not always. Sometimes it’s good to think about your comfort zone in a new way, and stay in it, right where you...
by Jonathan Carone | Sep 15, 2022 | Discover the Gifts, Imagine the Possibilities
The building blocks of a neighborhood are so much more than its physical components: it’s composed of people, culture, and history. For many, like myself, understanding any topic starts with the context—taking stock of what is and what was. And whether...
by Jonathan Carone | Sep 1, 2022 | Discover the Gifts, Imagine the Possibilities, Pursue the Common Good
Recently, The Hopeful Neighborhood Project partnered with the Chestnut Avenue Resource Center, a KC-based nonprofit that connects people to area resources. Held in the neighborhood of Oak Park, 19 people attended the interactive “lab.” It was facilitated by Sara...
