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Anger and hopelessness can overwhelm communities. So what can
everyday people do to actually grow some good in their own
hometown? Growing Good: A Beginner's Guide to Cultivating Caring
Communities shows how ordinary people have transformed themselves
into volunteers and activists. Centered mostly in the Midwest, this
collection of essays brings together the stories of normal people
who have rolled up their sleeves to make their community a better
place by serving nonprofits such as Gleaner Food Bank in
Indianapolis, Indiana; Migration and Refugee Services in
Louisville, Kentucky; and Patchwork Central in Evansville, Indiana,
along with national organizations like CASA. For instance, a
teacher and his student started a native plant garden to help local
insects thrive in a disused corner of their school property. A
woman saw a billboard and was moved to become a voice for children
in need. A professional photographer offered his services to people
experiencing homelessness in order to help others witness their
humanity. Editor Bill Hemminger also writes of his own extensive
experience with community gardening to feed hungry neighbors.
Filled with simple actions, clear steps, and useful lists,
including how to care for and nurture your own inner peace and
creativity, Growing Good will help readers of all ages plant seeds
of hope and cultivate communities where everyone thrives.
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