Prosperity Starts With Place

We envision an America where every neighborhood is a pathway to opportunity and prosperity for the people who call it home.

Who We Are

Greater Racial Equity

Equitable opportunities are crafted daily in our neighborhoods, as communities actively dismantle barriers to justice, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone’s contributions are valued.

Our Model

Improved Health & Wellness

Local wellness initiatives blossom, bringing vital health resources and education to the heart of communities, nurturing longevity and vitality for every family.

How We Work

Increased Upward Mobility

Through collaboration, communities unlock educational and economic growth, fostering resilience and enabling every individual to shape their future with confidence.

Meet Our Network Members

Meet the Local Organizations Driving Change in Neighborhoods Across the United States

Cherry Hill StrongLIFT JAXThe Mill DistrictForest ForwardBlueprint 15Canopy SouthSouth City FoundationFocused Community StrategiesBurten, Bell, Carr Development, Inc.Boston-Thurmond UnitedNorthend RISEREACH RiversideAmplify GRGrove Park FoundationSoutheast Raleigh PromiseGrowing TogetherLift OrlandoRenaissance Heights UnitedPACTConnect CommunityRenaissance West Community InitiativeWoodlawn UnitedNorthside Development GroupSouth Rome AllianceSeventy Five North Revitalization Corp.Bayou District FoundationEast Lake Foundation

Alabama

Delaware

Florida

Georgia

Louisiana

Maryland

Michigan

Nebraska

New York

North Carolina

Ohio

Oklahoma

South Carolina

Texas

Experience + Collaboration

Purpose Built is the premier national network known for its proven solution to holistic and equitable neighborhood transformation, ensuring prosperity for all. Our Network Members are recognized as collaborative and innovative engines of change within their communities, where more people lead healthy, economically mobile, and choice-filled lives.

15

Years of
Experience

Over a decade of guiding local organizations through comprehensive neighborhood revitalization and sustainable community development.

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Network
Members

A robust network of dedicated local organizations collaboratively driving change and innovation in community transformation.

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Private and
Public Partners

Strong partnerships spanning public and private sectors, essential for holistic neighborhood redevelopment and impactful outcomes.

Purpose Built Communities