My dream for my communityis that all citizens, young and old, will develop a sense of pride and purpose as they partner to help the community.

Vancouver/ Clark County is rapidly growing into a collage of cul-de-sacs and strip malls. Residents, especially youth, lack a sense of community belonging. Community Conversations is designed to support high school students as they develop Civic Action Projects by enabling them to talk with youth and adults who can help them shape projects that are personally meaningful and valued by the community. Student facilitators will use the Conversation Café process to foster respectful and generative intergenerational discussions.

"We will connect youth with adults through Community Conversations and on line resources so they can discover how to use their unique skills and experiences to create more effective schools and communities," said Kate.