Interfaith America

At Harvard University, students are stepping into interfaith leadership in a moment that demands it. Through programs like “Listening Across Lines,” student leaders like Zain M. are creating spaces where peers can engage across religious and worldview differences with honesty, respect, and curiosity. This work is part of a broader effort led by Rabbi Getzel Davis and Harvard’s Interfaith Engagement Initiative to rebuild trust and foster meaningful connection on campus. As Rabbi Davis shared, “What constantly surprises and inspires me is how hungry our students are for relational depth and lived experience.” At Interfaith America, we are proud to partner in this work, supporting students as they build relationships that can withstand disagreement and strengthen campus communities. Read how Harvard is shaping a model for interfaith leadership. By Carr Harkrader and Dr. Melissa Carter. https://lnkd.in/eVH7KhCD

What does it truly mean to leave a legacy? In this episode of Money, Meet Meaning, hosts Amber Hacker and Tom Levinson sit down with Kim Duchossois and Jessica Swoyer Green, a mother and daughter from one of Chicago’s most community-minded philanthropic families, to explore what gets passed down through generations beyond wealth. Kim and Jess reflect on their family’s shift from transactional to transformational giving, the growing influence of women in philanthropy, and why values like integrity, empathy, and connection often matter more than a balance sheet. They also speak candidly about raising grounded children, navigating generational transitions, and choosing service over status. For anyone thinking about their family’s story, what they hope to pass on, or how generosity can shape communities, this conversation offers a powerful reminder that legacy is built on meaning, not money. Listen to the full episode at Money, Meet Meaning. https://lnkd.in/g9nYPTgW

Introducing the Bridgebuilding Bulletin, a newsletter designed for people who want to understand and support bridgebuilding in their own communities. Each issue features stories from the Best of America series from the Team Up Project and practical guidance from the Team Up Project to help deepen relationships across lines of difference.

Sign up for the Bridgebuilding Bulletin, our new newsletter dedicated to lifting up real examples of collaboration across traditions, backgrounds, and identities. You will receive stories from the Best of America campaign from the Team Up Project and practical resources designed to support anyone committed to building a more connected and resilient community.

The Best of America series features stories like Habitat Greenville’s first Juneteenth Build. Completed in September 2025, this project brought together volunteers and partners across lines of difference to help Miss Gwen, age 70, achieve homeownership in Nicholtown. The build is part of a larger commitment to supporting historically Black neighborhoods and advancing Black homeownership amid gentrification pressures. The Team Up Project partnership demonstrates what becomes possible when communities work together with shared purpose.

The Best of America series highlights stories of communities coming together, including Habitat Greenville’s first Juneteenth Build in September 2025. After months of shared work across lines of difference, volunteers and partners helped Miss Gwen, a 70-year-old resident of Nicholtown, secure her first home. Located in a historically Black neighborhood, the build aligns with Habitat’s Advancing Black Homeownership Project, which focuses on keeping long-time residents rooted in place. Through the Team Up Project partnership, organizations are demonstrating what community-driven equity can look like.