Three associated websites -
Development organizations HolisticCommunityDevelopment.org
Institutional Framework Development plan OneSpace.org
Local community actions bringing people together
CommunityMagazine.org

Examples of local communities taking action to improve sustainabile health.

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Community Living Room

Community Living Room

The Community Living Room is grounded in the present, offering a healing space for people to be seen, heard, and valued just as they are. The Community Living Room is focused on present-moment connection and support. Everyone is welcome to this free and open space, where we can talk, play games, be creative, and be ourselves in a non-judgmental, non-clinical, and safe environment—no registration required. Just show up! We look forward to seeing you soon! Ebb & Flow Connections Cooperative is a worker owned cooperative formed in 2021 in Northeast Wisconsin. Ebb & Flow Connections Cooperative is committed to expanding opportunities for social connection and emotional wellness that improve the quality of life for people in our communities.

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WorldFest: Louisville, KY International Festival

WorldFest: Louisville, KY International Festival

The 23nd annual WorldFest, Louisvilleʼs premier international festival, attracts more than 150,000 attendees over the four-day Labor Day weekend. WorldFest celebrates and showcases the international cultures and communities that make up the city of Louisville and neighboring areas. WorldFest is free to attend and open to all ages, featuring entertainment stages, Parade of Cultures, Global Village, and more!

  • Three entertainment stages showcasing international, national, regional and local performers all weekend long.
  • Nearly 150 International vendors featuring international arts, merchandise, food, and beverages.
  • A Global Village highlighting cultures and customs from all over the world.
  • A World of Information that informs citizens about services for our international residents.
  • A Children’s International Activity Zone to learn about cultures and customs, arts, crafts, and more.
  • A Parade of Cultures with nearly 1,000 participants celebrating all the diverse cultures in Louisville.
  • A Naturalization Ceremony pronouncing more than 300 new Americans to Louisville as new citizens
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Charlotte, NC Community Resource Festival

Charlotte, NC Community Resource Festival
North Carolina Project Location, Arrow Mobile Park, 10400 John Price Rd, Charlotte, NC 28273. About this event: Join us on May 31st at Arrow Mobile Park from 12-3pm for a FREE family event to learn and access resources like food, clothing, healthcare, housing assistance, job opportunities and more – and there will be games! Accessibility – Have accessibility questions? Reply to your registration email to confirm your requirements or request more information.
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Porchfest Ithaca, NY

Porchfest Ithaca, NY

Porchfest began in 2007, inspired by some outdoor ukulele playing and a conversation between neighbors Gretchen Hildreth and Lesley Greene. They came up with the idea for it that day and gathered 20 bands to make it happen in September of that year. The number of bands has increased every year since then, with 185 in 2016. Porchfest is a music festival held on the porches of the Fall Creek and Northside neighborhoods of Ithaca, NY. Porchfest is free and open for anyone to attend or perform. Performances take place on porches, and in yards and driveways, in a celebration of our vibrant creative community.