[1]Strengthening Trust top banner

Restoring trust requires time and effort, but it doesn’t necessarily
involve going to great lengths—at least not literally. The most powerful
shifts can take place on doorsteps and around dinner tables in
conversations between neighbors, coworkers, and classmates. As we approach
the holiday season, what steps can we take to build communities based on
mutual trust? This week’s [2]In Focus looks at how dialogue and connection
can help get us there.

[3]All Trust is Local banner

[4]Weave: The Social Fabric Project understands healthy communities and
neighborhoods depend on the exchange of trust. The program intentionally
creates spaces for relationship-building and problem-solving. At the heart
of its work are Weavers, individuals who strengthen their communities by
addressing the issues that impact them. These ordinary citizens [5]do
extraordinary work—they lead with love, inspire hope, and show up for their
neighbors every day.

Weaver Spotlight: Danielle Battle

Danielle Battle founded [6]ReStore Inner City Hope, a community center in
the Cherry Hill neighborhood of Baltimore City. The center provides
resources to both youth and adults through an afterschool program, a
workforce development program, and family support services. Last year, she
received a 2021 [7]Weaver Award for her efforts.

Hear Danielle [8]talk about building trust and learn more about [9]Weave’s
work.

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Approaching the holiday season, we’re bound to have conversations with
friends and family about today’s hot-button topics. The [12]Better
Arguments Project, an initiative of the [13]Citizenship and American
Identity Program, teaches people the art of civil discourse. Better
arguments are rooted in historical context, prioritize relationships, and
embrace vulnerability.

Program ambassador Courtney Wright, a clinical assistant professor at the
University of Carolina at Chapel Hill, finds that constructive arguments
[14]facilitate idea flow and foster trust among her community of students.
Conversations about our differences are difficult, but they challenge us to
understand one another better. Feel free to apply the principles of a
better argument at your next gathering.

[15]Read the full piece here.

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[17]Social Capital Nourishes Public Trust

Anne Mosle, executive director of [18]Ascend, knows that community dialogue
plays a significant role in restoring trust. She believes we must
reevaluate how we build social capital, the access to relationships and
networks that unlock opportunities. Listening to people and honoring their
lived experiences is our most valuable tool in the pursuit of prosperity
and well-being for all families.

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[21]Religious Pluralism Helps Overcome Community Division

A pluralistic society is essential to our democracy, and religious
pluralism helps communities navigate complex social issues by challenging
bias and building empathy. The [22]Religion and Society Program emphasizes
community-building in pursuit of a world where religious and non-religious
people trust one another.

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