“All we have to do to create the future
is to change the nature of our conversations
to go from blame to ownership,
and from bargaining to commitment,
and from problem solving to possibility.” —Peter Block
Studies show that there are two major determinants of our local safety. One is how many neighbors we know by name. The other is how often we are present and associated in public outside our homes. Connections among neighbors are critical.
Circles currently forming (If you would like to join a circle, click the contact to send an email request.)
Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance, contact Quinn Pettifer
Cedar Rapids Neighborhood, contact Carol Sindelar
Cedar Rapids Police Department, contact Chief Bryan Jerman
Family Promise of Linn County, contact Becky Knudson
Mound View Neighborhood Association, contact Clark Rieke
Knowing My Neighbors
Sixth Judicial District Department of Correction Services, contact Bruce Vander Sanden
SixthJudicial District Department of Correction Services, contact Melanie Steffens
SixthJudicial District Department of Correction Services, contact Julie Rochford
Sixth Judicial District Department of Correction Services, contact Kelly Schultz
Sixth Judicial District Department of Correction Services, contact Malinda Lamb
System Thinkers, contact Maridee Dugger
Jail Ministry Mentoring