Posts Tagged ‘Community’
Outstanding Educators Aren’t the Answer
Most of us conjure a specific image when we think about teachers. We all remember a favorite, a man or woman who would stop at nothing to empower and inspire us in our youth. It’s easy to think of great teachers as the Golden Standard. But that can be dangerous. Our students need more than…
Read MoreGuest Post: Neighboring in the 21st Century
Text by Tiffany Smith, North American Mission Board “By becoming good neighbors, we become who we’re supposed to be. As a result, our communities become the places that God intended them to be.” – Jay Pathak, The Art of Neighboring The art of neighboring is a skill that has been lost in our culture. Americans…
Read MoreChurch Mobilization: The Essential Art of Serving the Community
In the next few months, thousands of people will come to the New Hope Center in search of food and clothing. Loyal gardeners will battle the summer sun in our Urban Farm. And volunteer teams from local churches will continue with the most important, least publicized, most impactful work of all: follow-up. Our services are…
Read MoreCommunity Powered Revitalization: Together, We Are Strong
It’s amazing. No matter how many times we put on a Community Powered Revitalization (CPR) event, you never hear the same story twice. Sure, there are common threads. Veterans. Single moms. Survivors. But the details make every homeowner different. That’s the beauty of CPR. There’s a person behind every hammer and every nail. In the…
Read MoreFAQ: Community-Powered Revitalization
If you know anything about 6 Stones, you’re probably familiar with Community-Powered Revitalization (CPR). But knowing that it exists and understanding the program are two very different things. We want everyone who volunteers with us to feel like an invaluable part of the program (because everyone who volunteers is). So, to help you get plugged…
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