August 10, 2021
Building Community Wealth
with Social Capital
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The holidays aren’t yet on the horizon, but let’s talk a minute about the tale of Ebenezer Scrooge: If we only consider his finances, he was successful, right? He ran a strong business, made lots of money and employed lots of people. But we know there was more to the story.
His employees were struggling, and his community needed help. He was isolated, unhappy and had lost relationships because of his obsession with money. The ghosts of Christmas showed him success and well-being is defined by more than money.
In community work, we encourage a broader evaluation of resources, too. We encourage communities to think about wealth using eight “community capitals,” defined as resources in a place that may not have financial value but contribute to the social and economic well-being of residents.
Sarah Hultine Massengale, Community Engagement Specialist in Community Economic Development, University of Missouri Extension in Dent County, shares the why behind social capital.
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Upcoming Events
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Walk Justly Conference
Building on our rich Wesleyan heritage of social holiness, Manchester UMC will host Methodists from across the connection in a two-day conference dedicated to the topic of “Just Missions.” The Walk Justly Conference is a NEW annual gathering of Methodist pastors, ministry leaders and congregants who are dedicated to creating change in their local communities.
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Other Upcoming Events
See the full events calendars at www.moumethodist.org/events
Upcoming Grant Deadlines
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Featured Resource
Neighboring Learning Opportunities
The Neighborhood Leadership Academy connects resources at the University - Creating Whole Communities and University of Missouri Extension - with neighborhood leaders from across the state of Missouri to learn together through a virtual project-based curriculum, developing the skills and building the networks necessary to create healthy, vibrant and whole communities. Register by August 30 for fall academy session.
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Becoming an Engaged Neighbor 2021
Becoming an engaged neighbor means learning and using the names of people who live next to you, developing relationships with them, and being involved. It takes time and effort. But there are personal and community benefits. In this class, learn about those benefits and the skills needed to become and stay an engaged neighbor. Learn more →
Monthly Neighboring Webinars
Join host MU Extension County Engagement Specialist David Burton for live Zoom presentations and question and answer sessions featuring interviews with thought leaders on neighboring and people and organizations nationwide that are leading the movement. Speakers and topics will be announced monthly. See the dates and register →
See the full resource library at www.moumethodist.org/resourcelibrary
