Community Power: National & Local Perspectives on Catalytic Place-Based Partnerships

Across the country, communities are forming place-based partnerships that improve opportunities for children and families. Initiatives like Promise Neighborhoods and Strive Together communities focus on collaboration among schools, nonprofits, and local organizations to provide essential services such as education, healthcare, affordable housing, and other services to lay the foundation for long-term success.

By utilizing cradle-to-career strategies, the model empowers communities to work together to tackle challenges and drive investment where needed. Strengthening neighborhoods also focuses on broader national priorities, including affordable housing, quality education, business growth, and economic mobility.

Field leaders in the place-based communities:

– Mission Promise Neighborhood: Place-based backbone organization in San Francisco, CA that helps families achieve economic stability while supporting children’s academic success.
– William Julius Wilson Institute: Central hub for place-based services that provides national resources and solutions to promote social/economic mobility
– Strive Together: National network of community partnerships to ensure a future where youth can thrive in their communities

Discover how community-driven efforts create meaningful change and how similar strategies can be applied in your community.