Episode 165: Liz Last - Executive Director of Oshkosh Healthy Neighborhoods

Get to know Liz Last.This podcast episode features an engaging conversation with Liz Last, Executive Director of Oshkosh Healthy Neighborhoods, focusing on the power of community building and local engagement in the Fox Cities region. The discussion highlights how Oshkosh Healthy Neighborhoods develops and supports neighborhood associations by providing resources like "Good Neighbor Grants" for property improvements and "Community Building and Engagement Dollars" for local events. Last also shares her personal experiences in fostering connections, emphasizing the importance of belonging and mutual support within neighborhoods, whether through formal associations, shared meals, or even canine companions. The conversation extends to broader themes of personal motivation, defining success, and the value of kindness and courage in fostering a thriving community, underscored by Last's desire to be a "good person who was always willing to help people."If you would like to send questions, shoutouts, or stories to be played in a future episode, please leave a voicemail at 920-385-5073 or email [email protected]:https://gohni.org/