Purpose Built Communities® is proud to share that our Chief Executive Officer, Carol R. Naughton, has been named to the 2025 Forbes 50 Over 50 list in the “Impact” category—a prestigious recognition that celebrates women…
July 30, 2025 | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Atlanta, GA — Purpose Built Communities® is deeply saddened by the passing of our visionary founder, steadfast supporter, and dear friend, Tom Cousins. We mourn his loss alongside…
When we talk about wellness, we often jump straight to access: access to healthcare, fresh food, childcare, and education. And while all of these are essential, there is something more foundational we must consider: the…
When the temperatures rise, so does the opportunity to come together. Summer isn’t just a season. It’s a call to connect, to celebrate, and to care for one another. Across the Purpose Built Communities® Network,…
Five Years of Connecting, Sharing and Elevating Five years ago, Purpose Built Communities® decided to shift its approach. Rather than serving as the sole source of technical assistance and guidance for its Network Members, it…
At this year’s conference, hundreds of leaders and partners gathered to share a simple, powerful belief: neighborhoods shape who we become, and every community should be a place where people can thrive. Across breakout sessions,…
Purpose Built Communities® announced Michele Norris and Soledad O’Brien as key speakers at the organization’s 12th annual Prosperity Starts with Place™ National Conference.
In March, Purpose Built Communities and 25 of Network Members gathered in Washington to connect with elected officials and their staff for our third annual Hill Day, engaging in productive discussions about policies that could positively impact housing, education, and health in neighborhoods across the country.
We believe that neighborhoods shape futures. Across our Network, local Community Quarterback Organizations are leading the charge in partnership with residents, turning bold visions into reality. They are creating pathways to economic mobility, advancing equity, and strengthening communities—all essential elements of the ongoing story of Black history.
As we turn the page to a new year, I’m reminded that every fresh start is built on the foundation of what came before. The work we do at Purpose Built Communities is no exception. Neighborhoods shape us in fundamental ways, and history has shaped our neighborhoods. When neighborhoods are healthy and choice-filled, they can act as springboards for those who call them home.
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.
Social capital—especially bridging capital—binds these efforts together and truly moves the needle on collapsing disparities. Just as importantly, social capital is the key to rebuilding our civic society and strengthening our democracy.
