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Join & Thrive
As Putnam reminds his students in the film, “You create the world you want, and working together within a structure created by social capital makes individual and coordinated successes far more likely.”
Goose Egg Park Forever in my Heart
For more than a century, this little patch of green has been part of the fabric of the neighborhood.
Safer Streets in Santa Monica
“None of us has to change drastically or do anything perfectly, or in the same way as anyone else to make our streets safer. We can all just take the next step.”
Multimodality and Car-Lite in Santa Monica
Multimodality allows us to choose which vehicle/s to use for a specific trip—walking, biking, buses, trains, rideshare, and driving.
Time Banking: The Neighbor Economy Sorted
“It’s complex not to be extractive,” she reflects, including around labor practices. It’s hard to wrap our minds around the fact that we’re “paying” with our previously donated “labor.” Modern life teaches efficiency, convenience, and transactions. Trusting strangers asks for something different.
Quilting that Warms the World
Before the truck arrives, the quilts made that year at St. Paul’s are displayed in the sanctuary, draped over pews and unfurled like flags representing a harmonious galaxy, the fabric version of the stained glass windows. “After the trucks are packed, we say a blessing that what we made with love and care brings comfort to people who need it most,” Sylvia says.
Growing Community Off-Grid
Feeling disenchanted with the U.S., financial markets, and capitalism, she wanted to live in nature. “I realized the world was my oyster,” she says.
Small Acts of (Art) Kindness: Card-Making
The act of making the cards is just as meaningful as receiving them. Rooted in principles similar to art therapy, the process invites participants to slow down, breathe, and create with intention.
Cayton Children’s Museum: Playspace as “Town Square”
Thomas remains steadfast in his belief that a children's museum should be a "town square" for families—offering daily drop-in programs, free access to learning experiences, and a place where the entire family engages in the joy of learning.
Read-In Lean-Ins
The room instantly quieted down comfortably; I could sense the sound of pages turning.
Sages in the City
When we discover gatherings of people in a new location who welcome us, we feel the stirrings of homefulness.
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