Research & Opinions - Purpose Built Communities

SEASON 3, BONUS EPISODE December 3, 2021

Bonus Episode: Taking her seat at the table: “It’s about time!”

Having the courage and confidence to take on leadership isn't always easy, but in the case of Mashonda Taylor, Executive Director of Woodlawn Foundation and Valencia King, president of the Woodlawn Neighborhood Association in Birmingham, Alabama's Woodlawn neighborhood, it was inevitable. This conversation reveals the influence strong, Black, female leaders are having in the Woodlawn community in Birmingham, AL. Their collaboration and partnership is helping to bring about holistic community revitalization and creating healthier places for residents. Listen

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Investing in Communities to Improve Childhood Opportunity and Well-Being

It is often said that ZIP code is more important than genetic code in determining one’s health and opportunities. If that’s the case, how can pediatricians enable healthy and opportunity-rich environments for all children? A recent article published in the November-December 2021 issue of ScienceDirect presents successful examples of community development efforts targeting child health and opportunity… … Continue Reading →

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How can we reimagine housing to advance equity?

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Ginneh Baugh Joins Purpose Built Communities as Vice President of Impact and Innovation

Ginneh Baugh is the new Vice President of Impact and Innovation at Purpose Built Communities. As a senior leader at Purpose Built Communities, Ginneh will be responsible for developing and operationalizing Purpose Built Communities’ strategy to accelerate the work and outcomes of Network Members. She will work with Purpose Built and Network Members to drive … Continue Reading →

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Dallas / Forest Forward

Key Success Factors in Distributing Federal Emergency Rental Assistance in Dallas

The December 2020 COVID-19 relief package established the $25 billion Emergency Rental Assistance program (ERA) administered by the U.S. Department of the Treasury. ERA is designed to provide financial support to low-income tenants who have been adversely impacted by COVID-19 due to loss of income or reduced income. ERA dollars can go towards rental payments, … Continue Reading →

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Collaboration Helps Achieve Meaningful Results in COVID-19 Relief Efforts

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Value and Impact of the Purpose Built Community of Practice: 2019-2021

In 2019, with the generous support of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Purpose Built Communities began moving from a hub-and-spokes structure (with Purpose Built serving as the hub), to a Community of Practice model, also known as a networked model. … Continue Reading →

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Strong Voices: Black Leaders Who Are Making Neighborhoods Healthier

Meet Black leaders who are working at the intersection of race, health and poverty. This new video series aims to elevate Black leaders in community development through storytelling, showcasing their leadership style and contributions to the field as members of the Purpose Built Communities Network. … Continue Reading →

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The Community Quarterback in the Purpose Built Model

At Purpose Built Communities, we believe that everyone deserves to live in a healthy neighborhood. This video explains why the community quarterback is an essential part of a holistic neighborhood revitalization effort. … Continue Reading →

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Why is early learning a central element of neighborhood revitalization?

An essential component of the Purpose Built approach to ending intergenerational poverty is a focus on early childhood education. Most of the resources and formal interventions dedicated to preparing children for school don’t start until age four. And while pre-kindergarten is critical, the science is clear: life outcomes are best for children when education starts as close to birth as possible. … Continue Reading →