Nourishing Community: Cultivating Fellowship and Vision in Youth Services

Inspired by the undeniable power of sharing a meal, this toolkit looks at the work unfolding within the youth services field and figuratively asks: How are we setting the table? What new and different flavors must be included? How are we inviting people to join our table?

• Part 1: In Setting the Table, we invite you to consider the potential within your current capacity, the purpose of your work, and the variety of tools, resources, and strategies to engage in work that is meaningful to you and your program community.  
• Part 2: Cultivating the Flavors of Culture highlights the importance and benefit of grounding our efforts in culture, community, and connection.   
• Part 3: On Fellowship grounds our work within often challenging and divisive environments. Despite hardship, we know our roles/programs contribute to helping our communities re/connect back to themselves. How are we holding space for people to stick around and come back to share another meal?

To use this toolkit, please explore individual learning modules using the above menu.

Our inbox is open to your thoughts and responses. You can reach the team at community@youthcollaboratory.org. 

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