who we are
Community Renewal of Pottawatomie County is a non-profit organization based in Shawnee, OK dedicated to helping neighbors restore their communities through intentional relationships.
We are an independent replication of the pioneering work of Community Renewal International in Shreveport, LA.
what we do
We help Pottawatomie County combat the loneliness epidemic by fostering connection at the neighborhood level,
through a network of neighbors as well as school campus programs.
why we're here
Research shows that building healthy, connected neighborhoods has long-term positive impact on issues like education and crime rates as well as physical health, and we want those outcomes for our county.
what's new in the neighborhood
Steve Reese
block leader
& local realtor
Learning & sharing with this growing [hub] of volunteers makes me feel more invested in my neighborhood, and in turn, my whole community.
Dr. April Grace
superintendent,
shawnee public schools
[This work] is transforming the culture. The impact is a lasting one that will live beyond the time that our students walk our hallways or attend our classes.
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George Wright
we care. team &
board member
I'm personally a part of it because I think it's working, and I want to be a part of the solutions to my community.