by Pam Rempe | Aug 12, 2025 | Imagine the Possibilities, Neighborhood Well-being, Pursue the Common Good
Every neighborhood and community has a distinct culture. That culture is comprised of those who have lived there, both past and present. There are histories and stories to the places where we live. Some of them are beautiful, and some of them are broken. As we examine...
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...
