ATLANTA, Apr. 24, 2024 – Today, Purpose Built Communities, a pioneer with over 15 years of impact in community-driven transformation, unveiled that Cherry Hill Strong of Baltimore, Maryland, and LIFT JAX of Jacksonville, Florida, are joining as the newest Purpose Built Network Members. Network Members are independent nonprofit organizations solely dedicated to the holistic revitalization … Continue Reading →
Bakari Sellers and Pinky Cole Hayes to Speak at 2024 Purpose Built Communities National Conference
ATLANTA, Apr. 23, 2024 – Today, Purpose Built Communities, a national organization known for its proven solution for holistic and equitable neighborhood revitalization, announced Bakari Sellers and Pinky Cole Hayes as keynote speakers at the organization’s annual conference. Under the theme of Prosperity Starts with Place, this year’s conference will highlight Purpose Built’s partners, Network … Continue Reading →
Purpose Built Communities Welcomes Davon Gray as New Vice President of Policy
[Atlanta, Georgia, April 15, 2024] – Purpose Built Communities is pleased to announce the appointment of Davon Gray as the organization’s new Vice President of Policy. With over 25 years of experience in advocacy and policy strategy, Davon brings a wealth of expertise and leadership to his new role. Davon has led lobbying efforts, Political … Continue Reading →
Purpose Built Network Advocates on Capitol Hill
On March 7, 2024, Purpose Built hosted the second annual network-wide Hill Day in the heart of Washington, D.C. This extraordinary event brought together our Network Members on Capitol Hill to engage with congressional leaders and the office of the Vice President. … Continue Reading →
Damon Bailey Joins Purpose Built Communities as Vice President, Network Member Success
Atlanta, GA, March 5, 2024 – Purpose Built Communities is pleased to announce Damon Bailey as a new Vice President of Network Member Success. A skilled nonprofit executive with over fifteen years working in disenfranchised communities across the South, Damon brings a wealth of experience and dedication to his new role supporting network members across … Continue Reading →
Andrea Arroyo Joins Purpose Built Communities as Vice President, Network Member Success
Atlanta, GA, March 5, 2024 – Purpose Built Communities is proud to announce the appointment of Andrea Arroyo as Vice President of Network Member Success. With an extensive background spanning over fifteen years in public education and community development, Andrea brings a wealth of experience as a manager, strategist, and advocate to her new role … Continue Reading →
Purpose Built Welcomes Two New VPs of Network Member Success
Purpose Built Communities is welcoming two new Vice Presidents of Network Member Success to our team. Both Andrea Arroyo and Damon Bailey will be leveraging their extensive knowledge, experience, and expertise to help serve network members across the country. “We’re so pleased that Andrea and Damon have chosen to join the Purpose Built Team,” says … Continue Reading →
$50m Choice Neighborhoods Grant Awarded To Purpose Built’s Network Member REACH Riverside
REACH Riverside and their partners in Wilmington, DE are recipients of a 2023 HUD Choice Neighborhoods Implementation (CNI) Grant of $50M. The funding is part of a larger multi-year collaborative effort to transform NE Wilmington, a once overlooked and distressed neighborhood, into a thriving community that is a catalyst for prosperity for all the people … Continue Reading →
Truist Foundation Racial Equity Ambassadors Tour: Equipping Change Agents for the Transformative Power of Racial Equity
During the Summer of 2023, Purpose Built Communities hosted the 2023 Truist Foundation Racial Equity Ambassadors cohort in Atlanta for a two-day immersive experience in racial equity. The transformative fellowship program equips Purpose Built Network Member staff with the necessary tools, training, and peer-to-peer learning opportunities to drive racial equity within their communities. The Ambassadors’ … Continue Reading →
The Power of Equity: A Journey of Transformation and Advocacy with Katie Delp
Katie Delp, a dedicated resident of historic South Atlanta for nearly 22 years, has experienced first-hand the transformative power of collaboration. She has the unique experience of both being a neighbor and a community partner through her previous role as executive director of Focused Community Strategies (FCS), a renowned, 40 year-old nonprofit based in the … Continue Reading →