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Feb 2, 20241 min read
"Regenerating Communities" Lights Up Cleveland: An Evening of Inspiration at The City Club
In the heart of Cleveland, an unforgettable night unfolded at The City Club. The premiere of "Regenerating Communities" wasn't just a...
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Oct 24, 20232 min read
The Magic of Thriving Gatherings
Thriving Communities has long been a storyteller, a digital raconteur of sorts, using film as its canvas to paint the struggles and...
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Oct 3, 20233 min read
Community Farms: Local Initiatives, National Impacts on Food Insecurity
As of mid-2023, 26.5 million Americans are grappling with food insecurity, a figure that has reached its highest point since December...
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Sep 28, 20233 min read
The Six Pillars of Thriving Communities: It Starts with You, It Starts Now
In a world perpetually in motion, the enduring idea of community remains a cornerstone that shapes the quality of our lives and offers a...
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Aug 30, 20232 min read
Cultivating Hope: Rid-All Farm's Transformation of Land and Lives through Regenerative Farming
In the heart of Cleveland's Kinsman neighborhood, an 18-acre plot of land, once an illegal dumping ground, has become a symbol of hope,...
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Aug 9, 20232 min read
The Beloved Community: A Journey Beyond with Howard Thurman
In a world that often feels fragmented and divided, the concept of the "beloved community" stands as a beacon of hope and unity. It's an...
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Jul 17, 20232 min read
The Building Blocks of Great Communities: Mutual Support and Empathy
In thriving communities around the world, there exists a common thread weaving together their stories of success - mutual support and...
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Jun 21, 20232 min read
The Dudley Street Neighborhood Initiative: A Model for Community Empowerment
The Dudley Street Neighborhood Initiative (DSNI) is a community-based organization located in the Roxbury and Dorchester neighborhoods of...
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May 4, 20232 min read
Understanding Social Impact: Creating Meaningful Change for Thriving Communities
Creating a thriving community requires addressing the social challenges that affect those who live there.
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Apr 28, 20232 min read
The Ripple Effect: How Communities Suffer in the Absence of Reentry Programs
Reentry from prison is a challenging process, not only for the individuals directly involved but also for the communities they return to.
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Feb 23, 20232 min read
Gus Newport: A Lifetime of Community Building and Activism
Former mayor of Berkeley, California, Gus Newport has spent his life dedicated to activism and community building.
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Jun 6, 20221 min read
Building Beloved Community Premiere
Celebration of the Film Building Beloved Community
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