What does it take to belong in a neighborhood others have written off? When Ben McBride moved into East Oakland’s “Kill Zone,” he thought he’d change the place, but the real transformation happened within. Through unexpected encounters, acts of generosity, and attentive listening, he discovered how to connect, belong, and build community across differences.

When does a neighborhood start to feel like home? In Azalea Park, Caleb and Abby are finding out how shared meals, small projects, and simple acts of care can transform ordinary streets into spaces of belonging, connection, and quiet hope.

Where does wonder take root? How can ordinary moments reveal something extraordinary? In Goshen, Shannan Martin and her family discovered God in everyday life, from a centuries-old walnut tree to unexpected neighborhood friendships. Their story hints at the small, surprising ways that noticing, listening, and showing care can quietly transform a place and what it means to belong.

Imagine a church that doesn’t just welcome someone home from prison, but walks the long road alongside them. In Skagit Valley, Underground Ministries is reshaping how neighbors see belonging, forgiveness, and presence. Offering a glimpse of what new life together can look like.