Town Square Collaborative

09/08/2026

Where did the name come from? 💜
“Town Square” represents a welcoming place where people gather, connect, and share ideas. “Collaborative” reflects our belief that stronger rural communities are built together.

09/04/2026

Check out our newest Substack article by Shana Chaplin. A case for new models of charitable food system ministry, encouraging us to reflect upon our ‘why’ and reimagine how our congregations might more directly impact food insecurity.
Link: https://shorturl.at/yTRC0

09/03/2026

This month, Town Square Collaborative will be releasing four themed articles around Food Ministry. We will release them each Friday. We hope you’ll engage in the discussions, share with your colleagues & friends, and enjoy the articles. Check out the authors for this month, & their titles for a glimpse at their articles.
Subscribe to our Substack today, at no cost! https://thetownsquarecollaborative.substack.com/

09/03/2026

We are thrilled for our own Assistant Director of Community & Engagement, Shana Chaplin, who spoke with Arkansas TV about creating meaningful change right where you live! Check out the video here: https://youtu.be/5nL1QtOzUPA?si=7a8vAQfNNCU01XFp

How can you create meaningful change right where you live? Explore tonight at 6 on “A Braver Arkansas” as we explore Braver Angels’ Citizen-Led Solutions framework and meet civic engagement advocate Shana Chaplin.

Learn more and explore helpful resources now on the Arkansas TV Blog: arkansastv.gov/blog/encouraging-civic-action-braver-arkansas.

Braver Angels Arkansas

09/02/2026

Happy Birthday to our Director! 🎉🎂
Thank you for your leadership, dedication, and everything you do for Town Square Collaborative. Wishing you a wonderful day and a year filled with happiness and success.

08/31/2026

We believe rural communities have valuable stories and perspectives that deserve to be heard. There’s more to come, so stay tuned for our upcoming stories and conversations. 📖
Having trouble accessing our Substack or need help getting started? Send us a message. We’d be happy to help! 💚

08/25/2026

📚✨ Happy First Day of Classes, Eagles! 🦅
Welcome back! We hope your first day is off to a great start and that this semester brings new opportunities to learn, grow, connect, and build a stronger community together.
At Town Square Collaborative, we’re excited to continue supporting students, educators, families, and community partners as we create spaces where everyone can thrive.
Stop by and say hello to:�Rev. Phillip Blackburn — Director of Town Square Collaborative�Rev. Sara Anne Berger — Assistant Director
📍 Located downstairs in the Chapel
Wishing all our students, faculty, and staff a wonderful first day and a successful semester ahead! We’re cheering you on every step of the way!🎉
Happy Back-to-School from all of us at Town Square Collaborative!

08/17/2026

We are so excited to post an update on our partnership with Arkansas Rural Health Partnership! Check out more information below or visit our website: https://townsquareco.org/wp-admin/post.php?post=845&action=elementor