A lot can grow when you start with what you love. Imagine your sweetheart, crush, BFF, relative. They know you love them because you give them attention, express your gratitude, make time to do special things for and with them. Maybe you know their favorite dish or their secret talent; maybe they have the best … Continued

March may have felt like 3 months, but April has finally arrived! The sun is shining for longer and the days are warming – just as winter passes, so will the coronavirus pandemic eventually end. While it’s good and important to hold on to this thought, we know how heavy all the uncertainty weighs. In … Continued

What started as a practice in her home has deepened to the neighborhood level, and she’s got positive things to say about the power of open arms. This month we are recognizing Southside resident, Lindsay Shores, as our Neighbor of the Month. Lindsay is married to David Alan Shores. Together they are raising seven kids, … Continued

,“You have to start somewhere!” At our 4th annual Neighborhood Summit, these were simple but powerful words of inspiration, especially for two new board members of the Buechel Terrace/Frederick Acres Neighborhood Association (BTFANA), Chuck Biddle and Ali Miller. We caught up with Biddle and Miller after the Summit to learn more about their motivation for … Continued

One year ends, another begins – it’s the time of reflection, celebration, and resolution! We’re all remembering the accomplishments of the year (professional and personal!) and setting our goals for the New Year. But! Before we can aspire, we must first be inspired. So, to remind us all of what’s possible and of how incredible … Continued

In our community work, we strive for partnership. Whether with organizations and institutions, or neighbors and neighborhood groups, our partnerships are essential to the foundational project of building up community strength. Back in September, we partnered with a local nonprofit, Adelante Hispanic Achievers, and Dr. Kelly Kinahan with the U of L’s School of Urban … Continued

The following piece is written by our Neighborhood Liaison, Ryane Puckett. She’s a firecracker full of a whole lot of compassion, and this is her speaking about the beauty of changed perception and walking through the world with an openness towards things unknown. “Maybe you are searching in the branches for what only appears in … Continued

On a Saturday in early September, about 10 Louisville neighbors gathered together for a morning of learning and connection. This was the first session in a three-part seminar series designed to explore the topic, “Creating Change, Together.” Essentially, this series of seminars pursues the question, “How do you turn knowledge into action?” And how do … Continued

When people have easy access to public spaces for gathering, activity, and play in their own neighborhoods, they feel a greater sense of trust towards their neighbors and more pride in their community (AEI Report). For one West Louisville neighborhood, Parkland Love is about bringing the common space, home. There is joy, hope, and pride … Continued