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title: CASE STUDY | Building a Heart-Centered Movement in Cooksville
description: This case study by Dan Ritchie, Hardy Steinke, Nicole Bonder and Christine Bennett explores the ABCD approach of Heart Commonos in Cooksville, Ontario.
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# [CASE STUDY | Building a Heart-Centered Movement in Cooksville](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/library/case-study-building-a-heart-centered-movement-in-cooksville)

 Written by [Vibrant Communities](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/library/author/vibrant-communities-canada) | June 1, 2022

*This case study by Dan Ritchie, Hardy Steinke, Nicole Bonder and Christine Bennett explores the ABCD approach of Heart Comonos in Cooksville-Mississauga, Ontario.*

 

Over the past few years, how we connect with our neighbours has increasingly changed. [Heart Comonos](https://www.heartcomonos.ca/) is an initiative established in Cooksville-Mississauga, Ontario, focused on building connections through in person events and online gatherings during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Taking an agile and adaptable approach, they have been exploring ways to sustain their efforts while promoting multiple dimensions of wellness. As an extension of a faith-based group, Joshua Creek Church, their introduction to Asset Based Community Development has led to expanding their scope and intentions.

Heart Comonos has been using unique and adaptable programming as a stepping stone for residents to build a collective vision for Cooksville. One question that Heart Comonos has been considering is how to best formalize their evolving collaborative, while connecting residents' gifts and assets.

 

### Deepen your learning:

- Heart Comonos Website: [HeartComonos.ca](https://www.heartcomonos.ca/)
- Sign up for our [Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) Community of Practice](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/abcd_cop?hsLang=en-us)
- Read [ABCD at a Glance](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/library/guide-asset-based-community-development-at-a-glance?hsLang=en-us)

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