SHARING STORIES
Spreading the word about what it takes to make our neighborhoods great places to live
Discover the inspiring work happening across our network! “CBN Member Bright Spots” highlights the innovative projects, community initiatives, and successes of our member organizations. From neighborhood revitalization and affordable housing breakthroughs to educational programs and local partnerships, these stories showcase how our members are driving positive change in St. Louis communities. Explore the bright spots and see how collaboration, creativity, and commitment are transforming neighborhoods for the better.
Community Builders Exchange Newsletter
Our e-newsletter, the Community Builders Exchange, has been in circulation since 2012 and connects area residents, community development practitioners, and partner organizations with curated news content that we digest and summarize. The Community Builders Exchange reaches nearly 2,000 readers via email and many more through social media on the first Wednesday of every month. Subscribe here!
These stories celebrate the transformative work that local community building organizations and their partners are doing for our region.
Readers are invited to contribute to the civic conversation about community development in St. Louis by writing an op-ed for the Community Builders Exchange e-newsletter. Op-eds should advocate for and/or provocatively discuss a community development issue in 400-800 words. If you have an idea for an op-ed, please contact us to discuss.
Stories from the “St. Louis Community Development in Action” Photography Exhibit
In partnership with Humans of St. Louis, CBN curated a series of personal stories about the impact community development activities has had throughout the St. Louis region. Building better neighborhoods doesn’t happen overnight and these stories showcase local champions who work tirelessly everyday to revitalize our communities.