Stories & Updates

Ten years ago, our founding team sat in a tiny, open office on the 4th floor of the West Annex, word-smithing the mission statement of Community Matters. The entire campus around us was under construc

Brunch & Art Show is an annual event hosted by The Collective creative community group that features work from a diverse group of Lower Price Hill artists and makers. Brunch options are free, and

Ten years ago, we decided to try something new. In partnership with our neighbors, our team explored how we might change the traditional nonprofit model to build a deeper, more lasting impact in our c

When Outerspace opened in 2022, it immediately became the home base for The Collective, Lower Price Hill’s creative community group. But, just as art is more than color and design, Outerspace quickly

At Community Matters, our work is about relationships, not transactions. We walk with our neighbors for however long they need, and we celebrate with them whenever and however they succeed. One studen

Dear friend and supporter, As I walk through Lower Price Hill these days, it is easy to see a more vibrant community. New and renovated buildings, active storefronts, and lively gardens mark our progr

What does justice look like in action? The Neighborhood Action Team (NAT) is just one way neighbors are working to build a more just community. NAT is a group of Lower Price Hill residents organizing

In Lower Price Hill, neighbors are working every day to build a more just community. They are creating a community where everyone has access to basic needs, quality education, leadership opportunities