6 Stones: An Oral History

As we celebrate our first decade, the staff at 6 Stones felt that we ought to reflect on the history of our organization and programs. We invited key figures from the early days of this nonprofit to share their memories of the process by which we became the organization we are today. What follows is an Oral History of 6 Stones, as narrated by the people who made it happen.

The history of 6 Stones is vast and complex. It weaves together various organizations and programs, all of which have evolved over time. Rather than attempting to trace these interconnected changes, we have divided our history into thematic sections and arranged those pieces in something resembling a chronological order:

PART I – A Community in Transition

PART II – Community Powered Revitalization

PART III – Operation Back 2 School

PART IV – Night of Hope

For more on the New Hope Center, which is technically older than 6 Stones but an essential piece of our organization, click here. For additional context, please see the official timeline of 6 Stones events.