Belonging

Veteran R.E.A.D.S.

The Veteran R.E.A.D.S. program leverages storytelling to foster resilience, community, and dialogue among veterans, service members, and their families.

Navigating Difference

Navigating Difference is an intercultural competency program for people who want to deepen their knowledge, skills and appreciation for connecting across diverse groups of all kinds.

Engaged Neighbor Program

The Engaged Neighbor Program began in Greene County in 2019 and has grown to a statewide program. Efforts under the Engaged Neighbor Program name include classes, special events, presentations, partnerships, publications, an award-winning newsletter, and events like Missouri Good Neighbor Week, Show-Me Neighborhood Art Month and Won’t You Be My Neighbor Day.

Creating Third Places for Connection and Belonging

To the Rescue: Benefits of Neighboring for Emergency Management and Disaster Response

The State of Neighboring In Missouri (2022-2024)

A Walk in the Park: Realizing the Value of Green Spaces for Community Empowerment and Civic Engagement

Connecting a city through neighboring

February 24, 2026

MU Extension specialist available for commentary on documentary series ‘Neighbors’

February 4, 2026

Civic Muscle Index gauges community strength

February 3, 2026

Maryville to host 2026 Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities Conference

January 28, 2026

Field Specialist in Community Development

Extension Engagement Specialist; Field Specialist in Community Development

Field Specialist in Community Development; Director of Access and Engagement

Letitia (Tish) Johnson

Field Specialist in Community Economic Development

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