Community Heart & Soul gives municipal leaders a true representation of what matters most to their constituents. The information gathered through the process guides decision-making and priorities for the long-term.
Small cities and towns that work with us experience a range of benefits including:
- Strengthened relationships with residents and increased resident participation
- Increased volunteerism and resident-driven community actions
- Deepened understanding by municipal officials of community needs to inform long-range plans
- Measurable impact toward community and economic development goals
- Increased investment from grants and the private sector to implement community projects
Funding to Get Started
The Community Heart & Soul Seed Grant Program provides $10,000 in funding for resident-driven groups in small cities and towns to start the Community Heart & Soul model. Grant funding requires a $10,000 cash match. Learn more here.
Michele Bannon, City Clerk for Carbondale, Pennsylvania shares how Heart & Soul inspired residents in her community to participate in local government.
Click to view and download our flyer highlighting specific Community Heart & Soul outcomes that resonate with municipal leaders.
ICMA Podcast with Community Heart & Soul
Community Heart & Soul provides a lens for city councilors to ensure decisions are based on what matters most to residents.
Listen to Sue Lessard, town manager of Bucksport, Maine share benefits of Community Heart & Soul in the ICMA – International City/County Management Association podcast full episode below.
You’ll hear more about what Community Heart & Soul can do for your community and learn about our $10,000 seed grant program.
