During our first year, City-Wide Dialogues staff, Steering Committee and volunteers visited most of Boston’s neighborhoods to meet with groups, community leaders and everyday folks on the street to talk about the Dialogues and invite residents to participate. (Move your mouse over each photo to see the caption)

The weather was great during the summer of 2004 and we also attended outdoor events and “Unity Day” festivals. On this page are a few photos from our visits to South Boston!

We find that when we have a chance to talk personally with people and answer their questions about the project, they are very likely to want to take part. Typical questions we hear are: Why are you doing this? Who organized it? What’s the outcome? Who is eligible? How does it work? Often the conversations about the City-Wide Dialogues turn into good dialogues themselves! (Move your mouse over each photo to see the caption)

Many people are surprised and excited to find that there is a “safe and comfortable space” in which to talk honestly about a topic that has been deeply important to them. (Move your mouse over each photo to see the caption)

If you would like a representative of the City-Wide Dialogues to talk with your group, just let us know – call 617-442-4519 or send an e-mail to Jeff@BostonDialogues.org. (Move your mouse over each photo to see the caption)