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Getting Started with Community Heart & Soul

Free Virtual Workshop

Learn how to get started with Community Heart & Soul, a powerful way to strengthen community by registering for our free Getting Started Virtual Workshop Series starting on September 29, 2020.

Who should attend? Residents, community leaders, and organizations with an interest in guiding community actions based on the simple premise—what matters most in their communities.

Join us on Sept. 29th; Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27th from 1-2 pm Eastern for live virtual workshops. Register once to participate in all five sessions. Virtual workshops will be recorded and links will be shared with all registrants.

Click below to learn more and register for our free online introductory workshop.

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What We Do

Developed and field-tested over a decade in partnership with small cities and towns, Community Heart & Soul is a proven model for engaging a community in shaping its future.
By following this four phase, step-by-step model, residents are able to bring the community together to chart a course forward that recognizes the unique character of the place and the emotional connection of the people who live there.

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Community Heart & Soul Towns

From Downeast Maine to the Heartland to the Pacific Northwest, towns and residents are making change in their communities. Click on the map to see where it’s happening and hear their stories. Let us give you a guided tour through the transformation with Community Heart & Soul.

Community Heart & Soul towns
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"We created new ways for the council and residents to meet like “Mondays in Mt Blanchard” where everyone can come together to plan how they can make the Heart & Soul of our town come alive every day. All over home cooked food."
Cynthia Morrison,
  Mayor,
  Mt. Blanchard, Ohio
"The power of Community Heart & Soul is that it created a critical mass of positivity that overcame old differences that had become obstacles in the community."
John Alden,
  Planning Commissioner,
  Essex Junction, Vermont
"If you really want to take an in-depth look at what matters to the members of your community and create a stronger, more cohesive community, Heart & Soul is the way to go."
Thom Harnett,
  Mayor,
  Gardiner, Maine
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Download Free Intro Book

Take the first step by downloading our free guide to Heart & Soul. It's packed with information that will show you what Heart & Soul is, what to expect, and how to get your community started. Get your download today, and start along the path to a stronger, healthier, and more economically vibrant community based on what matters most to everyone in your town!

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