15 years ago, here in Richmond, a small group of women came together to create a community focused on philanthropy. Today, collective giving is a rapidly-growing movement nationwide. As this article notes, Between the lines: Members of the groups reported significant improvement to their physical, mental, and spiritual health as a result of joining. In an increasingly atomizing world, these groups create real community. Members also became more likely to become actively engaged in local civic institutions. "Collective giving is inherently a social, long-term, and community-based experience," write the authors. https://lnkd.in/eVtn5mWj
