Podcast: Reconnecting to the Work

Brad Frost, UWSEM Manager of Community Investment Strategies, writes:

On July 13, I joined colleagues and Board members Gerald Smith and IJ Campbell for a United Way Community Investment Tour. The tours are designed to highlight the many facets of how United Way and its partners are improving community. We took two main stops in Southwest Detroit, first at the Habitat for Humanity site along Michigan Ave and then the Delray Neighborhood House, which is a community center serving children and families.

That day, I recorded some reflections on how important I think it is for us to reconnect regularly to our work across the region. Few things help us understand better United Way's potential than to experience the connections required by people, organizations, business and community to make lasting changes.

It was a treat to spend some time with my colleagues and to learn from the experiences of our Board members. Together, we connected the work of United Way through the actions of others, illustrating the power of how when we work together, great things can happen.

Click here to listen to Brad's podcast. As you listen, think about the connections you make in your community everyday. What stands out about those experiences for you? Are there other places you think we should visit?