Sometimes building community takes resources that aren't equally available to everyone.

In this solo episode, I explore the uncomfortable reality that access to meaningful community connection isn't equal for everyone. I reflect on my own journey building community in San Jose as an extrovert with time and resources, and examine how barriers like time poverty, cultural differences, and economic inequality affect who gets to participate in community life. We also dig into how our individualistic culture makes connection harder, and why we need to democratize access to community belonging.

This episode's News You Need covers Santa Clara County budget cuts affecting senior nutrition programs and San Jose's controversial shift of Measure E housing funds toward temporary shelters. Our Community Spotlight features SV@Home's Women Leading in Housing Brunch, which creates intentional intergenerational community building in the housing justice movement. For Take Action, I suggest hosting "connection with purpose" gatherings, supporting senior nutrition programs, and learning about time poverty research.

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News You Need Sources:

• County Supervisors disagree with City’s plans to change Measure E funding

• Santa Clara County Senior Nutrition Program

Community Spotlight:

• SV@Home 

Take Action: