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Learn how this couple committed to building community by hosting regular potlucks.

“A Space Where Strangers Become Friends”

Wondering how to create a community to make friends? Watch how this rock climber did just that.

Rock Climbing: How to Form Community

Watch Oasis Juice Bar owner Abdi help the community's lifestyle.

Harlem Juice Bar Brings Healthy Choices to the Neighborhood

Watch why the mother of black Catholic churches is known for its community.

Community Thrives at This Historically Black Catholic Parish

Watch how David Bailey and Arrabon help communities engage in reconciliation and promote unity through songwriting.

Healing Racial Tension with Music and Lyrics

How do you crowdfund? Detroit SOUP, a community crowdfunding example, provides microgrants to support creative local projects.

Detroit SOUP Builds Community

This monastery beer brings people together to celebrate beer, religious life, and community.

Brewing Beer at a Benedictine Monastery

This couple hosts house concerts for their local community.

Building Community with House Concerts

The Harmonium Project of Steubenville, Ohio is inspiring downtown revitalization and bringing community together to revitalize the city.

Downtown Revitalization in Steubenville, Ohio

This woman created a community to support healing after the stillbirth of her son.

Healing from Pregnancy Loss as a Community

Watch how this man has been supporting his community for more than 50+ years.

“Bike Man” Has Kept His Community Moving for Decades

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Bearded Blevins Fortnite Stream Aims to Change the World

This Iraqi veteran is creating community in the Boise Hills of Idaho by giving out free coffee.

Meet the Veteran Giving Out Free Cold Brew

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Helping Others with Active Listening

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Coffee and Community at a Volunteer-Run Café

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What It Took to Find a Community in a New City

Read why these Catholic authors are not feeling alone anymore.

Why I’m Catholic: I’m Not Alone

Watch how this priest hopes wine creates community and a shared care for each other.

Holy Spirits Wine Brings People Together (and to God)

This author's encounter with God changed how she felt about her faith.

How World Youth Day Changed My Life

Read how this author decided to commit to a cause and learned the true value of community.

What I Found When I Committed to a Community

This encounter shed light on a common reason why young people leave the Catholic Church.

How an Encounter Taught Me to Be Welcoming at Mass

Read why this author is striving for greatness and thankful for community who's pushing her to do just that.

Why I’m Grateful for a Community That Challenges Me

By joining a Catholic organization, you can make a bigger impact on the world, through the Church.

I’m a Member of the Knights of Columbus and I’m Not Old

Wondering how to form a young adult community if your parish doesn't have one? Create one, and put brunch on the menu!

If You Want Community, Create One of Your Own

A woman checking in with her online community while tying her sneaker on the side of the bed early in the morning.

What an Instagram Fitness Crew Taught Me About Community

This is how to stop parish-hopping and find a parish to call your own, like these young adults sitting in pews in a church. Photo credit: Archdiocese of Washington.

How I Finally Stopped Parish-Hopping

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Download this guide for exploring the Old Town neighborhood in Chicago.

Free Download: What to See, Eat, Explore, Do, Try in Old Town

Get to know Old Town, a Chicago neighborhood, with this comprehensive guide.

Welcome to the Neighborhood: Old Town

Find out the benefits of improv class for people looking to become more vulnerable and unafraid to fail.

Improv Taught Me to Embrace the Fail

Find out why using humor in the classroom is an effective strategy to keep students engaged.

How Humor Can Help You Learn

Watch how Christian comedian Ellis Aych connects with God in his work.

Using Comedy to Showcase Life’s Beauty

Read this reflective narrative about Camp John Marc, a place for kids with chronic illnesses and disabilities, and the joy in this special space.

Joy That Refuses To Be Eclipsed

Listen to Good & Decent's latest episode reflecting on the benefits of laughing and inspirational comedians.

Good and Decent EP 21: Comedy of Life

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It’s More Important than Ever to Engage in Politics

Practice these morning stretches to start your day intentionally.

Start Your Day With These Yoga Postures

Watch how Aram's improv comedy class instills confidence and creativity in the Chicago community.

Creative Magic Behind Chicago’s Improv Comedy