Weave: The Social Fabric Project | Aspen Institute
Weave is an initiative of the Aspen Institute dedicated to strengthening trust, connection, and belonging in communities across the United States. Weave supports everyday weavers—neighbors who show up for others, bridge divides, and build community. Through storytelling, online learning, community-building programs, and the Weaver Awards, Weave works to repair America’s social fabric from the ground up and lift up the people who are already leading this work in their neighborhoods.
People in Action
Army of Normal Folks
Only 33% of Americans are contributing in their community at the level that they want to. Army of Normal Folks, our movement and podcast led by Oscar-winner Coach Bill Courtney, is doing something about this. We’ve launched 6 local service clubs across the country that will make service easier for all of us and builds an in-person family-like tribe that makes service even more rewarding. Together, we can transform our communities and ultimately the country!
Realize the Dream
With the leadership of Martin Luther King III, Arndrea Waters King, and Yolanda Renee King, Realize the Dream aims to inspire generational change and track 100 million hours of service by 2029, marking the 100th anniversary of Dr. King’s birth. By uniting Americans through service, the initiative fosters connection, builds a culture of empathy, and drives collective action to achieve this historic milestone.