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Community Spotlights

Everyday Democracy’s coaching, materials, and Dialogue to Change process have helped hundreds of communities bring people together across divides, and to organize for community and larger positive systems change. Here are some examples of communities that have used our process.

This section showcases the latest of what's happening in communities that use dialogue and action to create change. You'll find a variety of content including podcasts, short stories, interviews, videos, and more.

Dialogue in Action: New York Anchor Offering Dinners, Movies
Everyday Democracy Anchor Partner InterFaith Works of Central New York (IFW), of Syracuse New York, has lately organized several activities that highlight the benefits of people from different faiths...
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Inviting all Superheroes of the Civic Participation Contagion
Do you want improvements in your community?  Do your elected officials go to bat for the things that matter most to you?  Do you wish you had more of a say in what happens in your city and state?  If...
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Everyday Democracy Civic Change Champion: Greater Youngstown Dialogue on Racism offers chance for Trust, Growth and Understanding
Ed Weisheimer and Leigh Greene, co-chairs of the Greater Youngstown Community Dialogue on Racism, and are now engaged in recruiting people to take part in a Dialogue on Race. As they hosted dialogues...
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How talking about mental health can inspire people to take action
Listen to how Text, Talk Act, is taking the pain we have experienced around mental health and turning it into a healing process. The talk around mental health is personal, powerful, and raw, and...
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The power of talking with each other about mental health
We all carry hopes, fears, and worries inside of us, and there’s only one way to get such things out. Text, Talk Act, is striving to foster an accepting environment where we can talk about the things...
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Transforming mental health conversations with text messages
Text, Talk, Act, is aiming to break this silence and cultivate a conversation around mental health. In part one of this podcast series, several organizers share their reflections on the state of...
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Community engagement brings a spark to city revitalization efforts
Neglected properties, over-occupied homes, and public safety concerns were a few of the issues residents of the Oakland neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pa., wanted to address in their new master plan. In...
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Reflections on including the word 'racism' in the title of your change effort
When you're naming your community change effort, you may have some difficult decisions to make, especially if you're addressing racism. Should you include the word "racism" in the name? Will it turn...
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What it takes to create sustainable change
Anyone doing community change work wants to make a lasting impact. It can be difficult to find a way to make dialogue and action integral to the way the community works. In Wagner, S.D., residents...
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Key stories and resources for addressing poverty and building prosperity
Everyone wants to live in a place where they have the chance to thrive. Check out some key stories of change from communities addressing poverty and building prosperity, as well as some resources...
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CT Civic Ambassador in the Spotlight - Elizabeth Joseph, Stamford, CT
Connecticut Civic Ambassadors are everyday people who care about and engage others in their communities by creating opportunities for civic participation that strengthens our state’s "civic health."

Dialogue to Change

Our ultimate goal is to create positive community change that includes everyone, and our tools, advice, and resources foster that kind of change. Whether you’re grappling with a divisive community issue, or simply want to include residents’ voices in city government, Everyday Democracy's Dialogue to Change process, using a racial equity lens, can help.