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The BackPorch

StoryMay 26

When neighbors become leaders

Inside the first Community Connectors gathering, where SparkPoint, FWRD, and the American Red Cross listened to residents, and connectors stepped up to lead.

Community Connectors participants seated around tables during a facilitated listening session.

The first Community Connectors gathering began with a simple premise: before planning anything new, listen to the trusted people who already know their communities best. On May 26, SparkPoint, FWRD Transylvania County, and the American Red Cross sat down with residents, and community connectors stepped up to lead.

Read the field notesyoursparkpoint.org
yoursparkpoint.org/p/when-neighbors-become-leaders