BELONGING Seeking a Cure for Loneliness? Try Volunteering. By Erika Riley – VOL. 10 It’s no secret that there’s a loneliness epidemic in America. In 2021, Harvard found that at least 36% of American adults feel “serious loneliness.” That...
BELONGING Neighbor Spotlight: Charlene Downs on Getting Out in the Neighborhood By Alicia Briggs – VOL. 9 For Charlene Downs, Kansas City has always been the place she calls home. She’s raised a family, built a successful career, and she’s a proud grandmother and dog...
PROGRAMMING Three Organizations Show Us the Real Meaning of Belonging By Alicia Briggs – VOL. 8 Community is at the heart of everything Venn does. At events, on the app, and in our physical spaces, Venn empowers Neighbors to discover and support community-based...
BELONGING Hello Neighbor! A Holiday Story from Kansas City By Angela Cravens – VOL. 8 Our “Hello Neighbor!” series is an ongoing collection of short stories from the heart of our neighborhoods and the people who make them home. As Told By Fred in Kansas City: This...
BELONGING Three Components of Thriving Neighborhoods By Alicia Briggs – VOL. 8 It seems like everyone is talking about screens lately. How much time we spend on them. The interconnected relationships we develop through them. But as much of culture moves online, one...
BELONGING Small Acts: The Holiday Traditions That Tie Us Together By Keli Oliseh – VOL. 7 At Venn, we’re big on traditions. They bring Neighbors together, build friendships, and give our communities something to look forward to and share over time. Although...
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