Sign-Up Form: Books & Belonging
A Community Based Personal Development Book Club in Bend, OR Supporting the Journey from Loneliness to Leadership!
Join Us for Books & Belonging!
We invite you to be a part of our monthly in-person community events, "Books & Belonging: Personal Development Book Club", hosted by Home More Network and supported by St. Charles Health System. There will be 13 monthly events total with an orientation in August 2025 and book club meetings from September 2025 through August 2026 where we will read one personal development book per month as a group then join together to talk about the books. Our mission is to combat loneliness and cultivate a sense of belonging through the shared experience of personal development reading. Each month, we'll explore a carefully selected personal development book and come together to discuss our insights and experiences. This book club is not just about reading — it's about connecting, sharing, and growing together. Clients that are passionate about becoming entrepreneurs are strongly encouraged to sign up!
Why Join Us?
We are looking for individuals who are passionate about personal growth, that experience loneliness and have a special interest in leadership. We are seeking particpants who are navigating the challenging transition from housing instability. Our book club aims to support a committed group of individuals over the span of 12 months as we read 12 transformative books together. In addition to participants, we seek supportive community members to read alongside our clients, offering empathy, compassion, and encouragement. We are also looking for local partners to help bring this initiative to life!
Stay Informed!
By filling out this sign-up form, you'll express your interest in the Books & Belonging community. We'll keep you updated with information about book selections, meeting times, locations, and brainstorming sessions as we prepare for our launch. We anticipate meetings will be about two hours each schduled for one to two Friday evenings each month from August 2025 through August 2026. Let’s embark on this journey of growth and connection collectively! Together, we can foster a community where everyone belongs!
I'm interested in joining this book club as:
An individual rebuiliding from housing instability: I want to read the books, participate in monthly meetings and receive additional resources offered.
A supportive community member: I want to read the books and participate in monthly meetings, offering empathy, compassion and encouragement for participants that are rebuilding from housing instability.
A partner or partnering agency in support the book club: I am not planning to read the books. I (and/or my organization) would like to offer expertise relevant to the books being read and/or other support. This may include peer support or professional mentorship, serving as a guest speaker or collaborating toward the logistics of these events.
If signing up as a participant, what goal(s) are you working toward?
Please feel free to share anything you would like to. We ask in case any partners might be able to coordinate information or relevent resources to support you in your journey toward that goal.
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