Growing Good: A Beginner's Guide to Cultivating Caring Communities

Growing Good: A Beginner's Guide to Cultivating Caring Communities provides stories of ordinary people transforming themselves into volunteers and activists to make their community a better place. It offers simple actions, clear steps, and useful lists to plant seeds of hope and cultivate communities where everyone thrives.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 132 pages
Publication date: 14 September 2021
Publisher: Indiana University Press

Growing Good: A Beginner's Guide to Cultivating Caring Communities explores how everyday individuals have transformed themselves into volunteers and activists, primarily focusing on the Midwest region. This collection of essays brings together the inspiring stories of ordinary people who have dedicated themselves to making a positive impact in their local communities by serving nonprofits like Gleaner Food Bank in Indianapolis, Indiana; Migration and Refugee Services in Louisville, Kentucky; and Patchwork Central in Evansville, Indiana, as well as national organizations like CASA.

For instance, a teacher and his student initiated a native plant garden to support the thriving of local insects in a neglected corner of their school property. A woman was deeply moved by a billboard and decided to become a powerful voice for children in need. A professional photographer, driven by empathy, offered his services to individuals experiencing homelessness, allowing others to witness their humanity. Editor Bill Hemminger also shares his extensive experience with community gardening, aimed at providing nourishment to hungry neighbors.

Packed with practical actions, clear steps, and helpful lists, including nurturing one's inner peace and creativity, Growing Good offers readers of all ages the opportunity to plant seeds of hope and cultivate communities where everyone thrives.

Dimension: 216 x 140 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780253057631