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At our latest Neighborhood Café, residents gathered near Panorama Park to share stories, surface concerns, and dream up solutions together. The event opened with…
On a perfect summer evening in Meadows Park, neighbors gathered under the glow of the setting sun and the silhouette of Pikes Peak for Hey Neighbor’s first-ever Mario Kart in the Park night.
In partnership with Air O Sport, Colorado Springs’ newest inclusive sport, our newest Community Coordinator, Marilyn Dawson, and Remnant Ministries, invited folks of all ages and ability levels to jump in and try something new.
We celebrated our incredible Neighborhood University graduates and their deep dedication to community on Tuesday. City Councilmember Nancy Henjum moved us all with a heartfelt speech that ended in a roomful of voices singing Mr. Roger’s “Won’t You Be My Neighbor? “💛
While the tradition of welcoming new neighbors with baked goods may be fading, Stratton Meadows has embraced something even sweeter: a living landscape, designed to nourish both people and pollinators.
After spending the past year reflecting, dreaming, adapting, and growing, we’re excited to share a new name for CONO that captures the heart of who we are and where we’re going. Please allow us to reintroduce ourselves. We are Hey Neighbor!
Garden Ranch neighbors gathered for a Neighborhood Café after a recent shooting in the nearby area. The event created space for neighbors to connect, share concerns, and build relationships.
What started as a simple Neighborhood Café at John Adams Elementary sparked a powerful wave of action in the K-Land community. What unfolded that day was the start of a ripple effect that’s still moving through the neighborhood.
On Tuesday, we wrapped up our latest cohort of Neighborhood University with a powerful visioning activity led by Kris Stanec, Director of Creativity and Innovation at Colorado College.
This simple neighborhood gathering showed the power of intentional connection—and how easily strangers can become friends when given the space to do so!
This spring, Neighborhood University students have been diving deep into what makes Colorado Springs tick. From exploring the city’s rich and complex history at the Pioneers Museum to learning how local government functions, students are gaining the tools to better understand their neighborhoods and advocate for meaningful change.
March 30th was an inspiring day for Cono as we partnered with Colorado College to host a screening of Join or Die—a powerful documentary that explores the decline of community connection in America.