Whether you’re the mayor or an average Joe, a simple conversation can go a long way. One event is using coffee to help people connect.

Growing Together is a nonprofit that meets with people in the Kendall Whittier neighborhood to hear what’s important to them. One way they do this is through Coffee and Community. A cup of coffee can do more than just start your day; it can create connections.

"It's important for us to recognize that there is someone beyond a title or a job title that we cannot forget," said Alfredo Marcelo with Growing Together.

That’s the idea behind Café en Comunidad—Coffee and Community—by the nonprofit Growing Together. It’s not just for networking; it’s for neighbors to share who they are and what they care about.

"We have thought through and heard from our commun

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