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Creating Connections – One Story at a Time

Listening for a Change promotes understanding and acceptance of human diversity through education, oral history, and the arts.

As our communities become increasingly diverse, it is imperative that we find meaningful ways to respect and understand the rich and complex cultures among us. Building connections. Fostering understanding. Working to dispel otherness. Developing oral histories and art projects based upon personal stories of community members is a catalyst for positive change.

Listening for a Change currently implements five dynamic programs.  The Essence of Acceptance, Crosstown Conversations, and the Neighborhood Listening Project are for schools. Curriculum designed for elementary, secondary, and tertiary schools includes support materials, classroom modeling, and coaching. The Community Listening Project is for the community-at-large and the Inclusion and Connections program is for businesses and non-profits.

Our Latest Project

Please watch the 30 second trailer for Embers of Awakening: From Firestorms to Climate Health to learn more. Call 707.578.5420 or email Listening for a Change to host a screening in your community.

Sixty mile an hour winds, tinder dry hills, firestorm tornadoes that melted cars while traveling the length of a football field every three seconds—in October 2017, Sonoma County lost 22 lives, 5200 structures, and awoke to the pain of climate change. Embers of Awakening blends the powerful personal stories of fire survivors with interviews from scientists and activists to inspire each viewer to take action.

Sonoma County experienced nearly identical fires 53 years apart but the results were vastly different. We ask questions: What happened during those years that generated such a devastating fire?

Scientists clearly state that the window of opportunity to make lasting change shrinks daily. We ask the questions: How can we awaken one another quickly and what can each person do to make a difference? We want viewers to leave with active hope–reflecting on the science and stories shared and considering what they can personally do to contribute to the greatest existential challenge our planet has faced.

It is not too late to become an Impact Partner. Support our project and help heal our community and climate. To donate now, click here.