The Eight Annual Purpose Built Communities Conference will be held in Omaha, Nebraska from October 2-4, 2017. Mark your calendars today. Watch the video below to learn more. Look forward to seeing you in Omaha!
Latest articles from Purpose Built Communities
Beyond Boundaries: How Bridging Capital is Rebuilding America’s Social Fabric
Social capital—especially bridging capital—binds these efforts together and truly moves the needle on collapsing economic and racial disparities. Just as importantly, social capital is the key to rebuilding our civic society and strengthening our democracy.
Welcoming New Talent to Purpose Built Communities
We are thrilled to welcome two exceptional individuals to the Purpose Built Communities team. Please join us in celebrating the arrival of Nikki Palmer and Juan Zamarripa!
Driving Change through Community Quarterback Organizations’ Connection to Neighbors
We’re deep into football season! Across the country, families and friends are gathering to watch the athleticism, planning, and teamwork that make this sport so popular. We cheer for our teams, root for our heroes,…
Unlocking Economic Mobility Through Social Connectedness
When I was 12, I was ready to make my first foray into the working world. So, I did what any enterprising pre-teen would do—I reached out to family and friends to drum up some…
Welcoming New Talent to Purpose Built Communities
We’re excited to announce the addition of two outstanding individuals to our Purpose Built Communities team. Please join us in welcoming Jessica Wright and Reagan Perkins!
Purpose Built Communities’ Network Member Blueprint 15 Helps Syracuse Neighborhood Win $50M Federal Grant
New York Network Member Blueprint 15 partnered with the City of Syracuse and Syracuse Housing Authority in receiving a landmark award of a $50 million Choice Neighborhoods Initiatives (CNI) Implementation Grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Purpose Built’s Roadmap for Supporting Neighborhood Pathways to Prosperity
We envision an America where every neighborhood offers pathways to opportunity and prosperity for the people who call it home. This vision doesn’t happen overnight or by accident. It is crucial to us as leaders at Purpose Built Communities to be intentional and collaborative as we plan for the future, and one way we do that is through our Strategic Plan.
Healthy, choice-filled lives create community wellness
It’s summer! This was one of my favorite seasons growing up. I spent it outside – running around my neighborhood, swimming at the local pool with friends, grabbing a snack at the ice cream shop, and enjoying a town-run summer camp.
Welcome New Staff Members to Purpose Built Communities
Meet our new team members: Drew Smith, Vice President of Education Initiatives, and Vicki O’Brien, Prospect and Database Manager.
