Vision Now – June 2024
Vision Now Nurturing in-person connections in a digital age
This month’s Episode of Listen Lakeland discusses “The Power of Presence: Nurturing in-person connections in a digital age.” Join host, Tiffany Van Wieren and her guests, Gretchen Ceranic, who directs the Success by 6 program at United Way, Stephen Hill, the Program Director for the Dream Center of Lakeland, and Patricia Henderson, the Outreach and Community Service Manager with the Senior Connection Center, as we delve into the importance of belonging and the profound effect of loneliness on individuals and communities alike. Discover how fostering genuine connections, whether online or off-line, can create supportive environments where everyone feels valued, seen, and understood.
Related Vision Focus Area and Goals:
- Strong and Safe Neighborhoods
- Sense of Community
Institutions, organizations, and neighborhoods will create and support a cohesive and engaged community that fosters intergenerational and geographic unity.
- Activities for a Diverse Community:
- Diversity
Lakeland will support and celebrate diversity and inclusiveness in leadership, business, and civic engagement throughout the community. - Volunteerism
Lakeland will promote volunteer opportunities that allow all citizens to be actively involved in community service. - Recreation
Lakeland will have recreation facilities and programs throughout all sectors of the city for residents of all ages.
