2005
Neal Gorenflo and Scott Levkoff founded Abundance League in April 2005 after a months-long dialog that Neal initiated. Neal was inspired by the vast research showing the connection between social capital and a myriad of social outcomes. It appeared to him that health and well being depended so much on social connectedness, trust, and mutual aid in a community. Neal and Scott wondered whether you could consciously create such a healthy community. They decided to experiment by holding small monthly meetings to explore the idea in group discussion, network with the like-minded, and model the ideas in the meeting format. The experiment continues to this day.
Maritza Schafer and Polly Whitaker became co-founders shortly thereafter adding their wisdom and energy to the creation of Abundance League.
After a few months, Scott and Polly decided to branch off on a similar but separate project called Beauty Engine.
Maritza and Neal have been co-hosting San Francisco Abundance League monthly meetings since then.
2007
Russell Gonzago formed a chapter in Harbin Hot Springs in Sonoma County, California and was joined by Heather Salmon in leading this chapter. Heather leads the chapter currently.
2008
Taj Moore & Susan Coates formed a chapter in Denver, Colorado.
