Orton Family Foundation

“Involve Everyone” is a core principle of the Community Heart & Soul™ method. Towns that have undertaken Heart &... Read more

From farm-to-table restaurants and food co-ops to craft breweries and tech startups, it’s an exciting time for small tow... Read more

Hear how Community Heart & Soul™ offers a way to involve everyone—from business owners to neighbors—in planning and ... Read more

Gathering, listening to, and sharing stories strengthens the fabric of the community by bringing people together in conv... Read more

Deep community engagement gives local leaders the courage to take risks that lead to positive change. The Orton Family F... Read more

Moki Macias and Tramunda Hodges of the Annie E. Casey Foundation join CommunityMatters® for an hour-long conference call... Read more

Slow internet stinks. It kills business growth, hinders education, impedes health care services, and generally just make... Read more

Social media is one important way to reach out to and engage community members and a key communications tool for any Com... Read more

Our communities are constantly changing. Most changes are gradual and predictable—a new store opens on Main Street, newc... Read more

The arts can be a creative, meaningful, and effective way to engage residents, particularly those who might not otherwis... Read more

Storytelling is a powerful way to broadly engage a community and hear from voices that often go unheard. Hear how storyt... Read more

No matter where you live, there is something to love about the place you call home. Yet, the common narrative about smal... Read more

One of the long-term benefits of Community Heart & Soul™ is the partnerships that are created. Heart & Soul help... Read more

We all know the importance of physical health--regular exercise, eating well and good habits help us keep on track with ... Read more

Community Heart & Soul™ is a two-year community development method that calls for broad and deep resident engagement... Read more

Young people often feel left out of the larger community conversation, yet can bring fresh eyes, optimism and enthusiasm... Read more

What’s the difference between a plan that’s put into place and one that’s put on a shelf? People. If you want something ... Read more

You’ve got the great ideas and a plan for moving forward, but let’s face it: Your community lacks the cash it needs to m... Read more

Public spaces bring our cities and towns to life – they’re where we gather with friends, take breaks from the office and... Read more

No one loves typical public meetings where the only opportunity for interaction is a quick and dirty two minutes at the ... Read more