Commonwealth of the Avocado
Written by Matthew Wilson “Everybody gets 4 slices of avocado”, declared my 9-year old son. Every family has its own […]
Inspiration, Principles
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I was a stranger and you welcomed me
Written by Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove On Saturday, June 29th, Antonio Medina Parra died at Duke Hospital. He was 63 years old—just two
Acts of Sharing, Inspiration
Lenten Immerse: Hospitality
Can you think of a time when you received hospitality from someone? Maybe it was an expression of kindness, a
Inspiration, Principles, Stories
A Thank You Note
Common Change receives its fair share of thank you notes and we occasionally share them as a way to remind us
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Giving, Receiving, & Vulnerability
How do I know that a gift given will be used the right way is a question that we get
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Neighborly Economics: A Way Towards the Exchange of Gifts by Peter Block
In other times, our culture, our way of being with each other, the way we spend our days, were constructed
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When the Safety Net Isn’t There
We all want to believe there are social safety nets that will prevent our most vulnerable from falling through the
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The Table of Collective Abundance
You might know people like Charlie and June. They’re the ones who are always giving, always sharing, always opening their
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Finding Relationships Beyond The Headlines
Do you ever read the news or scan your social media feeds or even just step outside and feel the