Our second anniversary is a celebration of our collective accomplishments and an invitation to the future. Whether you've been with us since day one or are just discovering Bahala, there’s a place for you here.

Sparked this past January in Minneapolis after federal agents killed Renée Good, people spontaneously began singing in the streets and in churches to funnel their heartbreak, fear, and feelings of helplessness into community solidarity and as a key part of the network formed to protect each other. 

At its core, Civic Bites is designed as an evening counterpart to traditional book clubs or community talks. The idea is to spark a fun atmosphere where we can be together and learn together. Not a stuffy lecture hall with a bombastic professor, nor the heady chaos of a partisan rally. 

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.

Residents consistently described the Library as a valued public institution that supports learning, connection, and belonging.

Bahala’s Podcast is Here! Listen to Carlo and Deb speak about the Bahala experiment: a third space, reimagined.

Kenny doesn’t separate music from visual art, or art from community. “It’s all the same practice, really,” he says wisely.

Through poetry, sidewalk chalk art, music, practical safety skills, and enjoying being together, our community is choosing courage, kindness, and connection.

Events like Truth Decay “give psychology and its attendant healing powers back to the community and help translate abstract ideas into grounded conversations,” Karen says.

Each person I met was a fount of stories.

And so the Bahala community garden was born, a site of learning and gathering, open to anyone who wants to get involved.

When we discover gatherings of people in a new location who welcome us, we feel the stirrings of homefulness.

Less Litter intentionally began with beach cleanup because of its low entry point. “Worst case you’re moving around outside, looking at the ocean.”

Growing leaders from individuals in our community

Education and wellness— are what propels us toward the most successful and inclusive version of our communities.

The act of growing plants in neglected public/private spaces is sometimes called “guerilla gardening.”

A chat with Bahala founder, Carlo Cabanilla