A Seat for Everyone: Naperville Comes Together
All are invited to July 1 kickoff at Stevenson Hall on the North Central College campus
NAPERVILLE, Ill. — The City of Naperville is partnering with North Central College and Naperville Neighbors United to host “A Seat for Everyone: Naperville Comes Together,” an opportunity for community members to build meaningful relationships across generations, experiences and perspectives. An initial meeting featuring a guided discussion will take place at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 1, at Stevenson Hall in the Wentz Science Center on the North Central College campus, 131 S. Loomis St.
Participants will form small groups at the July 1 event that will continue to meet over the following months before reconvening as a large group in late 2026 or early 2027. Please bring a meaningful personal object to the July 1 meeting to help spark conversation and connection.
All are welcome and encouraged to participate. Participants must register at www.surveymonkey.com/r/NapervilleSeat.
“The vision for the series is to help create a thriving community where people of every generation and culture feel connected, valued, and empowered to contribute to the collective well-being of all,” says Geneace Williams, the city’s manager of diversity, equity and inclusion. “Through conversation, storytelling, and ongoing engagement, participants will gain tools to help them expand their circles of connection, discover common ground, and deepen the sense of belonging and shared responsibility that helps communities thrive.”
“A Seat for Everyone: Naperville Comes Together” is part of the inclusive community conversations hosted by the City in partnership with other organizations. The series includes storytelling, as well as opportunities for the community to participate in an ongoing dialogue that fosters inclusion.
About Naperville: Located 28 miles west of Chicago, Naperville, Ill., is home to approximately 150,000 people. This vibrant, thriving city consistently ranks as a top community in the nation in which to live, raise children and retire. The city is home to acclaimed public and parochial schools, the best public library system in the country, an array of healthcare options and an exceptionally low crime rate. Naperville has ready access to a variety of public transportation, housing and employment options. The city’s diversified employer base features high technology firms, retailers and factories, as well as small and home-based businesses. Residents also enjoy world-class parks, diverse worship options, the opportunity to serve on several City boards and commissions, a thriving downtown shopping and dining area, a renowned outdoor history museum known as Naper Settlement and an active civic community. For more information, please visit our website at www.naperville.il.us.