About Us

Developed and field-tested over a decade in partnership with over 140 small cities and towns across America, Community Heart & Soul is a proven process for engaging a community in shaping its future.

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Our Mission

Community Heart & Soul®, a nonprofit organization, builds stronger, healthier, and more economically vibrant small cities and towns across the United States through the Community Heart & Soul model, a resident-driven process that engages the entire population of a town in identifying what they love most about their community, what future they want for it, and how to achieve it.

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Discover Your Community’s Heart & Soul

Learn how your town can bring more voices to the table and turn resident priorities into lasting action.

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Community Heart & Soul Network

Community Heart & Soul engages a motivated and dedicated group of individuals to help your town identify What Matters Most. Here's how it works:

Coaches

Coaches know what it takes to get things up and running and guide you every step of the way.

Staff

Our staff is devoted to building brighter futures for small cities and towns across America.

Trustees

Trustees bring diverse perspectives and deep knowledge to Community Heart & Soul.

Partners

Nothing great happens when you do it alone. Our partners share our vision and help bring it to life.