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Participation · relationships · social capital

Online communities generate enormous participation. Too much of its potential remains trapped.

People gather around interests, professions, places, and causes. They exchange ideas, reveal needs, offer expertise, and form connections. But much of this activity is episodic: the post moves on, the discussion ends, and promising connections often go no further.

When those connections become relationships, understanding can deepen, trust can grow, and people become more able to act together. That is social capital.

The opportunity is to help more everyday interactions develop into relationships that create lasting value.

01 — The network

Building a network across hundreds of online communities

We help online communities turn moments of participation into continuing relationships with their members.

Something worthwhile to…
experience
use
buy
learn from
contribute to
earn through
02 — Offerings

More for communities to offer

We create offerings shaped around what members care about—creative projects, thought-provoking discussions, and useful products and services.

Each offering gives people something worthwhile to experience, use, buy, learn from, contribute to, or earn through.

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03 — The Organizing Team

The Organizing Team

WithCommunity’s Organizing Team works directly with people who participate in our projects and discussions or use our products and services.

We ask about your interests, experience, what you hope to accomplish, and what you may have to contribute.

WithCommunity Organizing Team members working together, one using a phone while another holds a pen
What you share helps us connect you with…
relevant knowledge and services
an audience for your work
potential customers
collaborators
job opportunities
projects or discussions where your experience matters

Putting the network to work for you

What you share helps us connect you with relevant knowledge and services, an audience for your work, potential customers, collaborators, or job opportunities, and projects or discussions where your experience matters.

We make introductions, coordinate participation, and keep next steps moving.

04 — Art & Ideas

See what the network is creating and learning

Discover artwork that reflects a place you love, a shared interest, or a story that matters to you. Explore writing, videos, and conversations that bring lived experience and expert insight to the challenges facing society.

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The Tree on Route 20 WPA poster by Leah Romano McMeen
Michigan City Lighthouse WPA poster by Leah Romano McMeen
Golden Hour Crane sandhill crane greeting card by Leah Romano McMeen
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