Friends,
All year we have been including recommendations in our weekly newsletter spotlighting people, organizations, conversations and other resources that inspire hope in a time of potential hopelessness. Mr. Rogers famously said to “Look for the helpers.” We’ve been looking on your behalf. Those that we shared are particularly doing great work in the realm of peacebuilding and dialogue in a time of heightened division. So that you don’t have to look through old emails to find these, we have gathered them all in one place here for a special dose of hope.
Without further ado, our RESOURCE SHOW ‘N TELL!
US Chamber of Connection - for people concerned about building a connected life, and leading a life that helps build community around them.
Sacred Design Lab - a platform for global spiritual innovation.
Living Room Conversations - events where people come together in person or online to discuss an issue using a carefully crafted “conversation guide” that fosters connection and understanding.
Constructive Dialogue Institute - everyday dialogue training for college students and higher ed environments
Dialogue Institute Austin “Be Our Guest” - dinners to come together with your neighbors and build meaningful relationships.
BuildUp - transforming conflict in the digital age
Better Conflict Bulletin - news and analysis for a better culture war, ways to collaborate with the other side.
The Enemies Project - a video series that pairs two people with fiercely opposing worldviews. The purpose is for "enemies" to find the humanity in the other — because in a warring world, understanding is rebellion.
Resetting the Table - equips and activates leaders from all corners of American life to transform toxic political divides and build a shared future.
The Dignity Index - designed to ease divisions, prevent violence, and solve problems.
Builders Movement - equips people to uncover hidden common ground and build on it - with lasting solutions that reflect the will of the people.
Disarming Leviathan - practical ways to reach loved ones that are committed to Christian Nationalism.
Love Anyway Shop - wearable peacebuilding - every sale supports Search for Common Ground.
Search for Common Ground is committed to fostering dialogue, collaboration, and empathy.
Best of Enemies movie and Inside Edition Interview - follows the true story of the unlikely relationship between Ann Atwater, an outspoken civil rights activist, and C.P. Ellis, a local Ku Klux Klan leader.
Incredible story of a Black man befriending the KKK
Sparkable Blog - a platform where people share content links that spark inspiration, compassion, joy, and more. We're a nonprofit rebuilding social media into a force for good.