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Tackling the problem of America's broken social trust by supporting and inspiring a nation of weavers

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The Aspen Institute's Weave: The Social Fabric Project aims to weave a new, inclusive social fabric in the US to counter the divisions that have put the nation in political and social gridlock. The project rebuilds trust from the ground up by investing in grassroots leaders who inspire their communities to work together on local needs. These “weavers" help people build relationships and find common purpose. They are moving us from today's culture of “I” to tomorrow's culture of “we.”

Website

https://weavers.org

External link for Weave: The Social Fabric Project at the Aspen Institute

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Company size

11-50 employees

Headquarters

Washington, DC

Founded

2018

Specialties

Social trust, Community building, and Culture change

Updates

• Weave: The Social Fabric Project at the Aspen Institute reposted this
  
  Servant Leader | Champion of Non-Profit Missions with Social Impact
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  I had the honor of leading a fireside chat with renowned sociologist Robert Putnam at Vanderbilt University, hosted by Dialogue Vanderbilt, on the critical topic: “How to Heal a Divided America.” We explored actionable solutions for weaving in our local communities, civic engagement, rebuilding social trust, and fostering a renewed sense of belonging. It was an inspiring and insightful discussion that underscored the importance of each of us playing a part in this work. Grateful for the opportunity to engage in such meaningful dialogue and looking forward to continuing the journey toward a more united future #VanderbiltUniversity #HealingAmerica #CivicEngagement #weavingcommunity #socialtrust #SocialCapital
  
• The 2024 Wilkes County Weaver Awards are now open! If you are doing good and building trust in your neighborhood in Wilkes County, you could get up to $5,000. Apply or nominate someone by December 14, 2024 and join 20 other weavers like Luke Jarvis who are weaving a stronger social fabric where they live. Visit weaverawards.org/wilkes
  
• Weave: The Social Fabric Project at the Aspen Institute reposted this
  
  Executive Director & Founder of Evolving Minds | National Speaker at Active Minds & Weave of the Aspen Institute
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  I was walking my dog in the neighborhood when my neighbor pulled up to the curb in his Vespa. “Dude, what’s up?” he said. We talked for a lengthy twenty minutes. I learned about his family, where he was from, that he had bought the house across the street with his wife, that he loved our neighborhood and many more threads of knowledge. We even gossiped about other neighbors! When I told him that I was getting married soon he said “Dude. That’s awesome. Congrats! I’ll have to bring you all some flowers.” This spontaneous moment of connection was made possible by many other micro-moments. I don’t remember when, but within the last year, we first waved at each other. That’s it, just a wave. Then on another dog walk, we said hello. Just hello. Then our dogs sniffed for a minute and we chatted for a minute. One mid-day dog walk, I worked up the courage to say “Hey, wanna grab a beer one day?” I nervously blurted it out. I had been thinking about it for a while but hadn’t asked. We exchanged numbers. Set a time, but then, it rained, and we canceled because we wanted to hang out on our front porch. So when he pulled up in his Vespa, all of those earlier interactions had laid the foundations for trust. A few days ago we crossed each other in the street, dogs in hand (the dogs are now excited to see each other, and their dog spins wildly in circles at the sight of ours). My neighbor said, “Hey there’s an Asian food market in the Harbor. Would y'all be down to go?” In the entirety of my 28-year-old life, this is my first time advancing a neighborly relationship. Honestly, it kinda feels good. And when 1 in 2 adults in America are experiencing loneliness it is moments like these, it is the building of neighborly relationships, that reinvigorate our social fabric. Last year I won the Baltimore Weaver Award, for my community-building efforts around the city, and with the 5,000award,Iwasabletobringanationalmentalhealthexhibittomyneighborhoodparkforaday−longcommunityeventthatsparkedhundredsoftheseneighborlymoments.IfyouareaBaltimoreleaderorknowofaBaltimoreleaderwhoisacommunity−builderandcouldutilize5,000 award, I was able to bring a national mental health exhibit to my neighborhood park for a day-long community event that sparked hundreds of these neighborly moments. If you are a Baltimore leader or know of a Baltimore leader who is a community-builder and could utilize 5,000award,Iwasabletobringanationalmentalhealthexhibittomyneighborhoodparkforaday−longcommunityeventthatsparkedhundredsoftheseneighborlymoments.IfyouareaBaltimoreleaderorknowofaBaltimoreleaderwhoisacommunity−builderandcouldutilize5,000 in funding for a project, the 2024 Baltimore Weaver Awards is now open. The deadline to apply is September 30th. I highly recommend the Baltimore Weaver Awards – you’ll be joining a community of over 50 Baltimore Weaver Awardees! More information on the award: https://lnkd.in/eEDtNVzH
  
• Join the latest lightning talks by weavers - August 26 7pm ET / 4pm PT Weaving in 400 Seconds lets you meet three weavers from around the country connecting people in different ways. Each tells their story with 20 slides and 20 seconds on each, so 400 seconds total. Then, they host small groups. This time, you’ll hear from: Emilio Galan and family (San Carlos, CA) celebrate Flamingo Friday: a near weekly, casual, come-as-you-are, don't-expect-me-to-deep-clean, chips-and-guac, BYOB block party with neighbors.Susan Cogdill (Wilkesboro, NC) creates community, connection, and confidence for people ages 8 to 87 through yoga explorations in her rural NC town. Yi Ding, CPTD (Chatsworth, CA), a first-gen immigrant mother, responded to the rising anti-Asian hate by connecting neighbors through cross-cultural service projects and shared experiences.
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• Weave: The Social Fabric Project at the Aspen Institute reposted this
  Unlocking Community Spirit: The Power of Connection with Weave NWA “Weave aims to counteract these forces that are working to separate the social fabric and rather really focus on the power of community." Dana DoughtyRandy Wilburn sits down with Dana Doughty from the Weave: The Social Fabric Project at the Aspen Institute to discuss its mission to foster meaningful connections and build stronger communities. Dana shares insights into Weave's upcoming events in Northwest Arkansas, including coffee gatherings and community dinners, highlighting the involvement of local heroes like Nat Walls and For the Love NWA. Learn about Weave's origins, future plans, and the $5,000 grants aimed at supporting local community builders. This episode sheds light on efforts to strengthen the social fabric through grassroots engagement and collaboration.Andrea Ritchie https://lnkd.in/gr-4rx-n
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• Put fellow weavers on stage at SXSW – it only takes 1 min! The sprawling SXSW festival is asking people to help it decide which sessions to offer at its March 2025 gathering in Austin, TX. Four of the proposed sessions feature speakers from the Weave Speakers Bureau. Check out the proposals - all explaining why weaving is important to our country - and please support the ones you like. To vote, you need to create a free PanelPicker account: https://lnkd.in/eVKMTWN . Then visit and “up vote” the panels you support. Voting ends August 18th. Healing a Divided Nation, Starting Where You Live ( featuring Frederick J. Riley,Asiaha Butler, IOM, Jacqueline Wolven, and Vivian Best) https://lnkd.in/eHJcdk3cWeaving an Inclusive Social Fabric for America ( featuring Frederick J. Riley, Danielle Battle, Nikki Stokes, and Reed Howard)https://lnkd.in/e88iDzJzThe Labels You Use to Define Yourself Shape Your Life (featuring Samura "Sam" Atallah, PhD)https://lnkd.in/eSf5YzWdThe Mostly True Story of a Woman, a Puppet, & a Community (featuring Dina Gregory)https://lnkd.in/e8KKD25j
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• Aspen Institute Business & Society Program Non-profit Organizations New York, New York
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• The Aspen Institute Financial Security Program Non-profit Organizations Washington, District of Columbia
• Program on Philanthropy and Social Innovation @ Aspen Institute Non-profit Organization Management
• Aspen Economic Strategy Group Non-profit Organizations Washington, DC
• Religion & Society Program Think Tanks Washington, District of Columbia
• Aspen Institute’s Citizenship and American Identity Program Non-profit Organizations Washington, District of Columbia
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