Growing Good: A Beginner's Guide to Cultivating Caring Communities
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Growing Good: A Beginner's Guide to Cultivating Caring Communities

Growing Good: A Beginner's Guide to Cultivating Caring Communities

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William Hemminger (Contributor) John A. Elliott (Contributor) Shelley Dewig (Contributor) Kyle Kramer (Contributor) Wendy Bredhold (Contributor) Cris G. Hochwender (Contributor) Anna Jean Stratman (Contributor) William Hemminger (Contributor) Jes Pope (Contributor) Amy Rich (Contributor)  

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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. 27 Illustrations, color CPSIA choking or other US hazard warning -No California Proposition 65 hazard warning necessary
Bill Hemminger is author of African Son, a collection of reflections on his life and work in Africa. He taught for 25 years in the departments of English and Foreign Languages at the University of Evansville and was Chair of the Department of English.
  • Contributor: William Hemminger
  • Imprint: Indiana University Press
  • ISBN13: 9780253057631
  • Number of Pages: 132
  • Packaged Dimensions: 140x216mm
  • Format: Paperback
  • Publisher: Indiana University Press
  • Release Date: 2021-09-14
  • Binding: Paperback / softback
  • Biography: Bill Hemminger is author of African Son, a collection of reflections on his life and work in Africa. He taught for 25 years in the departments of English and Foreign Languages at the University of Evansville and was Chair of the Department of English.

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