Katie has committed her career to developing communities into thriving socially, economically and racially equitable neighborhoods. In her previous role as Executive Director of Focused Community Strategies (FCS) Katie led multiple initiatives providing mixed-income housing,…
The Purpose Built team always looked forward to seeing Mr. Robertson at our events and conferences. He joined us for several Purpose Built Communities conferences over the years, offering encouragement and generating excitement throughout the…
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
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…
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…
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.
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.
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.
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.
Purpose Built Communities believes that we cannot address the root causes of poverty without directly addressing race and the continuing impacts of systemic racism. As a result, racial equity is one of the main lenses…
