by Pam Rempe | Jul 29, 2025 | How-to, Imagine the Possibilities
I have this thing for birthdays. Not really my own birthday, but birthdays, generally speaking. One time for my birthday, my roommate had a surprise breakfast planned. I had gone out of the apartment for an early morning commitment, and he put...
by Pam Rempe | Jul 22, 2025 | Getting to Know Your Neighbors, How-to
Making friends as an adult can be awkward and getting to know your neighbors can be equally difficult. Over the years, I have been inspired by a few people and organizations that have shared thoughtful practices for being intentional in neighborhoods. Though I have...
by Pam Rempe | Jul 8, 2025 | Getting to Know Your Neighbors, How-to, Imagine the Possibilities
I wish I could tell you Supper Club was my idea; it wasn’t. The idea came from a nineteen-year-old intern. She was spending the semester earning sociology credit with my nonprofit. Ever feel stuck? Wanting for ideas? Consider hiring a...
by Pam Rempe | Jun 24, 2025 | Imagine the Possibilities, Neighborhood Well-being
This article was originally published on We Are Neighbors, a blog by David L. Burton. In a time when many Americans feel divided and uncertain about the future, the Trust for Civic Life wanted to understand how local communities can grow stronger and more...
by Pam Rempe | Jun 4, 2025 | Getting to Know Your Neighbors
According to June, our “neighborhood chaplain” Earlier today I was placing an order in Starbucks when I heard my name called from across the room. I turned around to find a young man in shorts and t-shirt, large square-framed glasses beneath the flattened brim...
