COMPASSIONATE RIDGEFIELD
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Compassionate Ridgefield is a non-partisan, non-profit organization initiated by a group of Ridgefield residents who understand that living in a welcoming, supportive, compassionate community improves lives. Born out of concerns about that the world, and sometimes Ridgefield, can feel very divisive and polarized at times, we deeply that Ridgefield is OUR town and that, TOGETHER, we can do something to "shift" the culture. Our ultimate goal is to create a Ridgefield where every person--no matter their age, ethnicity, gender, abilities, religion, political or sexual orientation--feels welcome and respected. Compassionate responsiveness can change our world, one person and one act at a time.
Our Mission Statement
Compassionate Ridgefield, in
collaboration with the town’s citizens, businesses & organizations, is committed to cultivating the 'principles of compassion' with courage and competency to foster a community that strives to listen, understand and include all others with empathy, respect,
and openheartedness.
Our Vision Statement
We strive to create
ripples of compassion
throughout our community.
READINGS ON COMPASSION
Kukk, Christopher L., The Compassionate Achiever: How Helping Others Fuels Success; 2017. Harper Collins Publishers. An insightful and easy-to-read, practical guide for cultivating compassion—the scientifically proven foundation for personal achievement and success at work, at home, and in the community.
Goleman, Daniel. "A Force for Good: The Dalai Lama's Vision for Our World. 2015. Random House Publishing Group. This inspiring work describes positive and practical ways that compassion can be used as a force for a better future.