Community Heart & Soul in Honesdale   

What is it?

Community Heart & Soul is a national nonprofit that helps small towns build stronger futures by listening to residents and turning their stories into shared priorities. In Honesdale, it's led by a core team of local volunteers committed to creating a place where everyone — longtime residents and newcomers alike — can thrive and belong.

How Does It Work? 

It's a four-phase process that typically spans about two years:

• Phase 1: Imagine — Build awareness and community participation

• Phase 2: Connect — Residents share what they love about Honesdale

• Phase 3: Plan — Shared values become clear priorities and action plans

• Phase 4: Act — Community priorities shape future planning and policies

We’re currently in:

Who's Involved? 

A local core team of volunteers made up of community leaders, nonprofit directors, municipal partners, and residents — supported by national Heart & Soul partners. But the real heart of this work comes from the participation of community members like you. 

How Can You Help? 

Ready to get involved? There's a place for everyone in this effort! Fill out our Volunteer Form and join us in shaping Honesdale’s Heart & Soul story. Opportunities are always evolving — whether you want to join a sub-team, spread the word, or support individual tasks, there's a role that fits your interests and availability. Every person who joins adds to the story and helps us capture the full heart of our community.

Stay Informed 

Follow along as our Heart & Soul journey unfolds! Community Heart & Soul and PA Humanities are documenting our entire process, and we'll be sharing videos here and on our social media pages throughout. Stay connected with us through the Wayne County Community Foundation's website and social channels, or reach out directly to Project Coordinator Page Olver at page@waynefoundation.org.

Press & Updates

Honesdale Selected to Join Six Communities Along the PA Route 6 Heritage Corridor as a PA Heart & Soul Community 

Honesdale’s Heart & Soul - River Reporter article 

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