Black History in the Network
Black History Month is a time to honor the past, but it isn’t just something we reflect on—it’s something we live and build every day, in communities across the country. In neighborhoods where residents are…
Home for the Holidays: Why Mixed-Income Communities Matter
Dr. Raj Chetty, economist and Professor of Public Economics at Harvard University who leads Opportunity Insights, has shown through his research how friendships across economic differences are more effective than anything else in boosting social mobility.
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 are both excited about the direction of Purpose Built and the opportunities and challenges that await us in the upcoming years. We are grateful for the partners we have in this work, including Network Members, aligned organizations, donors and supporters, and residents in each of the Purpose Built neighborhoods.
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.
Leveraging Neighborhood Assets: How Lift Orlando is Building an Early Learning Provider Network
Purpose Built Network Member Lift Orlando is building a network of early learning providers in the 32805 zip code where Lift Orlando is located. Early Childhood Education Specialist Anna Kinchens and Education Director Lynn Thompson of Lift Orlando share more below about why this network is critical to supporting a pipeline of high-quality, community-serving schools for the families of the Communities of West Lakes.
Cherry Hill Strong in Baltimore and LIFT JAX in Jacksonville join Purpose Built Communities, A National Network that Catalyzes Community-Driven Transformation
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…
