by Jonathan Carone | Sep 15, 2022 | Discover the Gifts, Imagine the Possibilities
The building blocks of a neighborhood are so much more than its physical components: it’s composed of people, culture, and history. For many, like myself, understanding any topic starts with the context—taking stock of what is and what was. And whether...
by Jonathan Carone | Sep 1, 2022 | Discover the Gifts, Imagine the Possibilities, Pursue the Common Good
Recently, The Hopeful Neighborhood Project partnered with the Chestnut Avenue Resource Center, a KC-based nonprofit that connects people to area resources. Held in the neighborhood of Oak Park, 19 people attended the interactive “lab.” It was facilitated by Sara...
by Jonathan Carone | Aug 9, 2022 | Discover the Gifts, Imagine the Possibilities
Even though I moved from Detroit to St Louis almost a decade ago, I still remember the panic that came with getting to know a new neighborhood. I’m an introvert who struggles with social anxiety and I didn’t know how to begin making connections. It seemed overwhelming...
by Jonathan Carone | Jul 21, 2022 | Imagine the Possibilities
Probably since the rise of HGTV, hospitality has become synonymous with “entertaining,” or impressing, guests in our homes. But hospitality has very little to do with showing off a home and party-planning skills. Hospitality has everything to do with making every...
by Jonathan Carone | Jul 7, 2022 | Discover the Gifts, Imagine the Possibilities
George Gershwin first wrote the song, and artists have been singing about it ever since. From Ella Fitzgerald to Lana Del Rey to DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince—everyone loves SUMMERTIME! This is the season for beach trips and gardening, the NBA playoffs and family...
by Jonathan Carone | Jun 23, 2022 | Discover the Gifts, Imagine the Possibilities, Pursue the Common Good
In my neighborhood in Minneapolis, we’ve learned firsthand the transformative power of a community garden. They bring people together who might normally not find one other. They create public space in the open that is inviting. They provide neutral territory for folks...
