Your community. Your voice.
Your opportunity to make a difference.
Have you ever looked around your community and thought, “That could be better”?
Do you wonder why a dangerous intersection never gets fixed?
Do you know neighbors who struggle to find healthy food, mental health support, or other resources?
Do you wish there were more trees, cleaner streets, or better places for people to gather?
Have you ever wondered how decisions get made in your community—or how you could have a greater voice in them?
Join the 24:1 Community Collectives
The people who know a community best are the people who live there.
That’s why Beyond Housing is launching the 24:1 Community Collectives—a new opportunity for residents to learn, connect, build leadership skills, and take action on issues that matter to their communities.
Participants will meet as needed—either in person or online—over the next few weeks, with final presentations scheduled for the week of November 16th, 2026.
Together We Will:
- Promote and Host Resident Listening Sessions
- Develop a written Community Priorities Report
- Present Findings and Recommendations
Beyond Housing staff, community leaders, and guest speakers will be available while working together on a project designed to create a positive impact on behalf of the community.
You don’t have to be an expert to help make your community stronger.
You just have to care about where you live.
What Do You Care About
Whether you want to help residents have a stronger voice, create a healthier community, or improve the environment where you live, there’s a place for you.
Public Policy & Advocacy
Help make sure resident voices are heard.
If you’ve ever wondered how local government works—or how residents can have a greater voice in the decisions that affect their community—this Collective is for you.
The Public Policy & Advocacy Collective will bring residents together to learn how local government works, better understand the issues affecting their communities, and build the skills and confidence to communicate resident concerns and priorities.
Topics include: Civic engagement, local government, advocacy, public speaking, community organizing, and helping resident voices be heard.
What You'll Gain
- Learn how local government works and how residents can have a stronger voice
- Build confidence in public speaking, advocacy, and community leadership
- Connect with neighbors who want to improve their communities
- Help identify resident priorities and turn them into meaningful action through a community project
What You'll Do Together
- Resident Listening Sessions
- A written Community Priorities Report
- A public presentation
Registration is now open
Applications close August 21.
Participants will be announced the week of August 24.
First meeting is the week of September 7.
Health & Wellness
Help build a healthier community.
If you’re passionate about helping neighbors live healthier lives and connecting people with valuable resources, this Collective is for you.
The Health & Wellness Collective will bring residents together to learn more about the issues affecting community well-being and help connect people with resources and opportunities to live healthier lives.
Topics include: Physical and mental health, stress management, healthy lifestyles, community wellness, and connecting residents with valuable resources.
What You'll Gain
- Learn practical ways to promote healthier individuals, families, and neighborhoods
- Discover local health and wellness resources available in your community
- Connect with neighbors who care about helping others thrive
- Help create a community wellness project that brings residents and resources together
Collective Project
Community Wellness Resource Fair
Participants will design and host a small wellness activation connecting residents to local health and wellness resources.
Registration is now open
Applications close August 21.
Participants will be announced the week of August 24.
First meeting is the week of September 7.
Environmental Justice
Help create a cleaner, greener community.
If you care about cleaner neighborhoods, greener spaces, and creating healthier places for everyone to live, this Collective is for you.
The Environmental Justice Collective will bring residents together to explore environmental issues affecting the 24:1 Community and identify opportunities to improve neighborhood quality of life.
Topics include: Environmental health, food access, green spaces, sustainability, neighborhood beautification, and creating healthier places to live.
What You'll Gain
- Learn how environmental issues affect everyday life in your community
- Explore practical ways to improve neighborhood health, beauty, and sustainability
- Connect with neighbors who want to create cleaner, greener communities
- Help lead a hands-on project that leaves a lasting impact where you live
Collective Project
Community Beautification & Green Space Activation
Members will identify a neighborhood area in need of improvement and organize a beautification project. Examples may include:
- Community cleanup
- Garden installation
- Beautification day
Registration is now open
Applications close August 21.
Participants will be announced the week of August 24.
First meeting is the week of September 7.
What You'll Gain
No matter which Collective interests you, you’ll have opportunities to:
- Learn more about issues affecting your community
- Build leadership, communication, and advocacy skills
- Connect with other residents who care about making a difference
- Learn from local experts and community partners
- Share your experiences, ideas, and perspective
- Help turn resident priorities into action
No special experience is required.
The 24:1 Community Collectives are for people who care about their communities and want to learn, connect, and be part of making them stronger.
Your community. Your voice.
Your opportunity to make a difference.
Strong communities aren’t built for residents. They’re built with residents.
Your experience matters. Your ideas matter. Your voice matters.
Sign up to join other residents who want to learn, connect, and help create positive change across the 24:1 Community.
Registration is now open
Applications close August 21.
Participants will be announced the week of August 24.
First meeting is the week of September 7.
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