Want a Garden? Easy Ways to Start for Non-Gardeners

Blog   |   by Terra Wellington   |   April 15, 2014

Ready to put your green thumb to work? Check out these tips from actress and lifestyle expert Terra Wellington.

How Does Your Pothole Garden Grow?

Blog   |   by Jennifer Prediger   |   May 29, 2012

"Pothole gardener” Steve Wheem is part installation artist, graffiti artist, and miniaturist.

Simplify the Holidays

Campaigns   |   May 31, 2017

Six Ways to Make Sure Your Wedding Has a Positive Impact

Blog   |   by Caitlin Frauton   |   March 16, 2016

Looking for some ways to have an eco-friendly wedding? Caitlin Frauton from DIY Wedding Mentor shares six tips to help you throw a meaningful celebration that positively impacts the environment and your community.

Calculating the Savings in Growing Your Own Food

Blog   |   by Dawn Handschuh   |   September 22, 2011

Growing our own food offers multiple benefits—for our health, our taste buds, and our pocketbook. So how much money are we actually saving?

Neighborhood Challenge

Custom Pages   |   December 21, 2017

Guinevere Higgins

Staff   |   September 12, 2017

Trusting the Wisdom of Our Hands

Blog   |   by Kim   |   September 29, 2009

Building Community in a California Suburb, One Project at a Time

Blog   |   by Wen Lee   |   April 3, 2018

Former New Dream staffer Wen Lee shares how she’s building community in her California suburb, one project at a time. 

Car Wash Techniques to Help the Environment

Blog   |   by Kim   |   July 2, 2009

Join Your Neighbors for a Really, Really Big Lunch

Blog   |   by Krislyn Placide   |   April 10, 2012

Last year, The Big Lunch brought nearly 2 million people across the United Kingdom out of doors to have lunch in their communities—literally.

Maryland Librarians Say "Yes!" to More Sharing

Blog   |   by Mary Murphy   |   July 16, 2014

New Dream's CommunityShare Workshop is helping lead the way for the Sharing Economy in Maryland.

10 Alternative Gift Ideas for Father’s Day

Blog   |   by New Dream   |   June 8, 2016

Alternative gift ideas for Father's Day that are green, family-friendly, and local (because we all know dad doesn't need another necktie).

Leading by Example: Lessons Learned from the Eugene CommunityShare Workshop

Blog   |   by Anna Awimbo   |   July 11, 2014

Oregon is full of people bringing their communities to life through the Sharing Economy.

Guest Registry: Curated by Wendy Philleo

Blog   |   by Wendy Philleo, Executive Director, Center for a New American Dream   |   February 19, 2014

In the Guest Registry series, SoKind asks our friends and supporters about their favorite SoKind gift ideas. The result? A collection of creative and inspiring guest registries! Enjoy.