The Wallace House Foundation is a neutral, non-partisan facilitator of dialogue that “builds community through conversation about contemporary issues.” Inspired by the Wallace family’s legacy of public service, the foundation brings together people to discuss issues in a civil way and to take action. This is done in a variety of program formats:

Community Success A long-term strategic vision and action planning program for communities and non-profit organizations. Using a unique model and process, Community Success fosters civil dialogue; shapes a broad, grass roots-supported vision; and translates that vision into action to bring about positive results and continuing progress. Fees apply

Church Solutions Church Solutions adapts the Community Success model for the specific needs of religious organizations. The strategic planning process helps congregations create consensus for change, develop a vision for the future, and begin the transformation process. Fees apply

Dialogue Dinners Community experts, members and guests gather around the dinner table for facilitated conversations about current issues. Free

Common Ground Concentrated dialogue projects which usually focus on a single issue and involve all the related stakeholders. Fees apply

“Corn Belt Leaders” traveling exhibit reaches businesses, museums, and organizations across Iowa about the policies and politics of the four U.S. Secretaries of Agriculture who came from Iowa. Free

Community Success Advisory Board

Sunday March 4, 2007 to Thursday January 1, 2009
Church Solutions: Bethany Lutheran

Church Solutions is a community dialogue program designed specifically to meet the needs of mainline churches. Leaders and members of Bethany Lutheran in Kelley will begin forming a new vision for their church and translating that vision into a reality with the help of the innovative program. This 2-year collaborative effort is the work of the Wallace House Foundation and the ELCA Southeast Iowa Synod Rural Ministry Team.

Sunday May 13, 2007 to Saturday August 1, 2009
Church Solutions: United Church of Christ, Newton, Iowa

Church Solutions is a community dialogue program designed specifically for the needs of mainline churches. Leaders and members of the United Church of Christ in Newton will begin forming a new vision for their church and translating that vision into a reality with the help of the innovative Church Solutions program. This 2-year collaborative effort is the work of the Wallace House Foundation and the ELCA Southeast Iowa Synod Rural Ministry Team.