“A key part of implementing our transformative model starts with hiring the best and brightest people. We’re proud that we’re able to attract top talent across the board and bring in people who are truly committed to neighborhoods becoming platforms to prosperity and racial equity,” said Carol R. Naughton, CEO, Purpose Built Communities. “The work … Continue Reading →
Ellen Newton Joins Purpose Built Communities as New Chief Financial Officer Purpose Built Communities announces Ellen Newton as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Newton brings more than 20 years of experience to the organization committed to greater racial equity as it relates to mixed-income housing, cradle-to-college education, community wellness and economic vitality. In her … Continue Reading →
Purpose Built Communities Welcomes James Brooks as Vice President of Housing and Community Development Jim Brooks, AICP, has joined the national nonprofit Purpose Built Communities as its Vice President of Housing and Community Development. As part of his role, Brooks will lead work around the organization’s mixed-income housing program and urban planning efforts, key components … Continue Reading →
Purpose Built Communities today announced the participants selected for its third cohort of the Truist Foundation Racial Equity Ambassadors Program. … Continue Reading →
U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) today announced that his guest for President Biden’s State of the Union address tonight will be Wilmington’s Logan Herring Sr., CEO of The WRK Group (The Warehouse, REACH Riverside, and Kingswood Community Center). … Continue Reading →
Take a look at what we were able to achieve together in 2022 and what’s on the horizon going forward. … Continue Reading →
The Georgia Power Foundation recently awarded Purpose Built Communities a $3 million grant to address education inequity and enhance early childhood care and education for Georgia families. As part of the three-year pilot program, the national nonprofit, in collaboration with Low Income Investment Fund (LIIF), will invest funding, resources, strategic support and training in several … Continue Reading →
Between impactful, inspirational, and informative sessions and workshops, Network leaders shared best practices and toured Atlanta-area neighborhoods. The three-day event concluded with small group discussions focused on defining the next era of the Purpose Built Network. … Continue Reading →
“I am excited to join Purpose Built Communities and continue the transformational work across the Network, building national partnerships that further racial equity, healthy outcomes, and economic mobility in marginalized communities,” said Houston. “The opportunity to lead and build our national investment strategy of donors to support the collective impact of our 28 Network Partners … Continue Reading →
The goal of his program is to prepare leaders to have a systemic impact on the American education sector. Prior to this role, Ben served as a principal in Denver, CO, where he led a high school to improve two tiers on the state’s school accountability system. In addition to supporting high-quality schools, he is … Continue Reading →
