The following are stories form the Greater Carlisle Area that have been collected as part of our Heart & Soul Project. This approach, aptly named Community Heart & Soul™, connects people with what they love most about their communities and translates those personal feelings into a blueprint for future decisions. A resident-driven approach to community...
Read MoreUpcoming Heart & Soul Project Events We will be collecting stories at the following events. We’re looking for volunteers to help collect stories and man the tables at these events. To Volunteer at any of these events email GreaterCarlisleProject@gmail.com Upcoming Events for 2017 August 17 – Taking it to the Streets, Hamilton Elementary School,...
Read MoreVolunteer with the Heart & Soul Project Heart & Soul Project Director Implementing our Heart & Soul Project as Project Director is Dr. Lindsay Varner. Lindsay is a native of Carlisle who received her BA from Millersville University of Pennsylvania and her Master’s and PhD from Durham University in the UK. Contact Information: Lindsay...
Read MoreWhy Greater Carlisle? Greater Carlisle’s mixture of historic towns, rural and suburban townships, farms and commercial zones are home to 67,000 people. Its green spaces, hiking trails, waterways, bike routes and proximity to South and Blue Mountains make it an ideal location for outdoor activities. The area is home to the US Army War College, the Central...
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Greater Carlisle Heart & Soul First Community Conversation held at YWCA in Carlisle On November 9, community members came together to discuss Greater Carlisle as a welcoming community at the YWCA in Carlisle. The evening began with an icebreaker led by Dickinson College’s Vice President for Institution Effectiveness and Inclusivity, Brenda Bretz....
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