Community & Neighborhood Development

Providing paths from the street to stability.

Capital Good Fund is a nonprofit, U.S. Treasury-certified Community Development Financial Institution headquartered in Providence, RI. Our mission is to create pathways out of poverty and advance a green economy through inclusive financial services. Since 2009, we have financed over 5,000 small-dollar personal loans totaling $10.6 million (with a 95% repayment rate) and graduated more than 1,660 families through our Financial & Health Coaching program. As a social justice organization, we believe in the vision of Dr. Muhammad Yunus, the 2006 Nobel Peace Prize Winner: to "put poverty into museums" through microfinance.

Sun Valley Kitchen + Community Center serves children and families with food and love. Located in the heart of the Sun Valley neighborhood in Denver, Colorado, SVK+CC strives to build relationships and address food access needs through No-Cost Grocery, Youth Employment + Professional Development, Youth Enrichment, and Local Chef Entrepreneurship programs. Sun Valley Kitchen is a social enterprise owned and operated by the Sun Valley Community Center.

GUIDED BY OUR BELIEF THAT NO ONE SHOULD LIVE IN POVERTY, WAYNE METRO EMPOWERS PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES TO BE STRONG, HEALTHY, AND THRIVING.

TO CREATE COMPREHENSIVE, EFFECTIVE HOUSING AND SERVICE PROGRAMS FOR HOMELESS AND LOW-INCOME PEOPLE, PARTICULARLY THOSE SUFFERING FROM SERIOUS MENTAL ILLNESS, HIV/AIDS, AND OTHER DISABLING CONDITIONS.

ENHANCE COMMUNITIES THROUGH INNOVATIVE SHARED EXPERIENCES.

MOSAIC COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC., A SUBSIDIARY OF SHEPPARD PRATT, A NOT-FOR-PROFIT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SYSTEM, IS DEDICATED TO IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES BY COMPASSIONATELY SERVING THEIR MENTAL HEALTH, ADDICTION, SPECIAL EDUCATION, AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT NEEDS.

COMMUNITY OF HOPE WORKS TO IMPROVE HEALTH AND END FAMILY HOMELESSNESS TO MAKE WASHINGTON, DC MORE EQUITABLE.

THE MISSION IS TO SERVE AS A CATALYST TO IMPROVE ECONOMIC AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOR LOW- AND MODERATE-INCOME RESIDENTS BY ADDRESSING ECONOMIC, EDUCATIONAL, HEALTH, HOUSING, AND SOCIAL NEEDS WHILE PRESERVING THE VIBRANT AND DIVERSE CHARACTER OF THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY.

TO ADVOCATE ON BEHALF OF LOW-INCOME RESIDENTS AND ADDRESS THE CAUSES AND EFFECTS OF POVERTY THROUGH THE PROVISION OF DIRECT AND INTEGRATED SERVICES, THE PROMOTION OF SELF-SUFFICIENCY, AND THE ADVANCEMENT OF SOCIAL CHANGE.

THE UNITY COUNCIL'S MISSION IS TO PROMOTE SOCIAL EQUITY AND IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE BY BUILDING VIBRANT COMMUNITIES WHERE EVERYONE CAN WORK, LEAN AND TRIVE. THE UNITY COUNCIL EMPLOYS A COMPREHENSIVE STRATEGY TO ENABLE INDIVIDUALS TO WORK, LEARN, AND THRIVE BY FOCUSING ON ECONOMIC, SOCIAL, AND NEIGHBORHOOD NEEDS. WE INVEST IN PLACE-BASED ASSETS IN LOW-INCOME COMMUNITIES OF COLOR, AND MEET OUR COMMUNITY WHERE THEY ARE BY PROVIDING WRAPAROUND SERVICES TO ADDRESS INTERSECTIONAL BARRIERS TO EQUITY.

PACE'S MISSION IS TO CREATE ECONOMIC SOLUTIONS TO MEET THE EMPLOYMENT, EDUCATION, HOUSING, ENVIRONMENTAL, AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CHALLENGES OF LOW INCOME RESIDENTS IN THE PACIFIC ASIAN AND OTHER DIVERSE COMMUNITIES OF LOS ANGELES.

TO EMPOWER LOW-INCOME ALASKANS THROUGH ADVOCACY, EDUCATION, AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND DIRECT SERVICES THAT RESPECT OUR UNIQUE VALUES AND CULTURES.

TO ELIMINATE POVERTY ALONG THE SOUTH SHORE BY AFFORDING EVERYONE IN NEED THE OPPORTUNITIES FOR EDUCATION, TRAINING AND WORK; TO LIVE WITH DIGNITY; TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE FULL EXTENT OF THEIR CAPABILITIES; AND TO PARTICIPATE IN THE WORKINGS OF OUR SOCIETY.

Rise Egypt Inc falls under the Community & Neighborhood Development category: Organizations that focus broadly on strengthening, unifying and building the economic, cultural, educational and social services of an urban community or neighborhood.

EOC'S MISSION IS TO PROMOTE A GOAL OF SELF-SUFFICIENCY BY BROADENING THE MINDS OF CHILDREN, REVITALIZING COMMUNITIES, AND ASSISTING FAMILIES AND CHILDREN IN NEED THROUGH THE PROVISION OF SERVICES AND COORDINATION OF AVAILABLE FEDERAL, STATE, LOCAL AND PRIVATE RESOURCES TO PROVIDE MOTIVATION NECESSARY FOR SELF-SUFFICIENCY.

COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY ESTABLISHED TO PROMOTE SELF-SUFFICIENCY AMONG INDIVIDUALS, CHILDREN, AND FAMILIES WITH LOW INCOME BY PROVIDING SELF-HELP OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH HOUSING, EMPLOYMENT, AND OTHER SUPPORTIVE SERVICES.

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Crawford-Sebastian Community Development Council, Inc. is a community action agency whose purpose is to make improvements in the lives of low-income individuals, families, and the communities in which they live, with the goal for clients to achieve self-sufficient living.

THE GULF COAST COMMUNITY SERVICES ASSOCIATION EXISTS TO STRENGTHEN THE EDUCATIONAL, SOCIAL, AND ECONOMIC WELL-BEING OF INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES AS THEY MOVE TOWARD INDEPENDENCE AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY.

ENGAGE THE MIDWEST IN MEANINGFUL ENTERTAINMENT, EDUCATION, AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES. PROVIDE PERFORMING ARTS EXPERIENCES THAT EDUCATE, INSPIRE AND CHALLENGE.

DEVELOP RESOURCES AND OPPORTUNITIES WHICH EMPOWER PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES.

TRPDD IS A PRIVATE, NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION IN MISSISSIPPI THAT WAS FORMED IN 1971 BY LOCAL GOVERNMENT ENTITIES AND BUSINESS LEADERS TO PROMOTE OVERALL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, FOSTER RESPOSIBLE SHORT AND LONG TERM COMMUNITY PLANNING, AND TO AID GENERAL CIVIC, SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN THE DISTRICT'S HOME COUNTIES INCLUDING CALHOUN, CHICKASAW, ITAWAMBA, LAFAYETTE, LEE, MONROE, PONTOTOC, AND UNIOUN COUNTIES.

TO PROVIDE EDUCATION, DIRECTION, AND SUPPORT TO INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS IN ORDER TO STRENGTHEN AND STABILIZE THE COMMUNITY THROUGH COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS OF AGENCY PROGRAMS AND COOPERATIVE PARTNERSHIPS.

THE MISSION OF TRI-VALLEY OPPORTUNITY COUNCIL, INC. IS TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES.THE ORGANIZATION BELIEVES IN THE VALUE OF ALL HUMAN BEINGS. IT IS THAT BELIEF THAT DRIVES THE ORGANIZATION'S EFFORTS TO IDENTIFY NEEDS, SEEK RESOURCES AND PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE TO THRIVE.THE ORGANIZATION'S WORK IS ALSO COMMITTED TO STRENGTHENING OUR COMMUNITIES SO THAT ITS CITIZENS HAVE BETTER PLACES TO LIVE, WORK, WORSHIP AND ENJOY.

TO PROMOTE SELF SUFFICIENCY AND INDEPENDENCE OF THE UNANGAXBY ADVOCACY , TRAINING , TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, AND ECONOMIC ENHANCEMENT. TO ASSIST IN MEETING HEALTH , SAFETY , AND WELL BEING TO EACH UNANGAX COMMUNITY.

ANSBI PROVIDES MEDICAL, DENTAL, OPTOMETRY, PHARMACY SERVICES, LABORATORY SERVICES, COMMUNITY WELLNESS AND DIABETES PROGRAMS TO THE ALAMO NAVAJO RESERVATION COMMUNITY THROUGH A PUBLIC LAW 93-638 INDIAN SELF-DETERMINATION AND EDUCATION ASSISTANCE ACT WITH THE US DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. THERE ARE APPROXIMATELY 2,300 RESIDENTS ON THE RESERVATION AT THIS TIME. THE ALAMO NAVAJO SCHOOL BOARD INC IS EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAXES AS A TRIBAL GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATION AUTHORIZED BY RESOLUTIONS FROM THE ALAMA NAVAJO CHAPTER AND THE NAVAJO NATION. AS SUCH THE ORGANIZATION PRESENTS ITS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS BASED ON GASB (GOVERNMENTAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARD) REQUIREMENTS RATHER THAN FASB REQUIREMENTS WHICH NON-PROFIT ENTITIES USUALLY FOLLOW.

SINCE 1964, THE METROPOLITAN DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (MDC) HAS BEEN DEDICATED TO HELPING PEOPLE REMOVE THEMSELVES FROM POVERTY AND BECOME SELF-SUFFICIENT. MDC'S INTEGRATED HOUSING, HEALTHCARE, EMPLOYMENT, AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES TO ADDRESS THE SPECIFIC BARRIERS THAT HAVE PREVENTED THEM FROM LIVING HEALTHY, STABLE LIVES.

TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN APPALACHIAN OHIO AND SUPPORT THE WORK OF THE MEMBER AGENCIES.

WE ENVISION AN EAST BAY WHERE EVERYONE HAS A PLACE TO CALL HOME, CHILDREN CAN ACCESS QUALITY EDUCATION, RESIDENTS CAN OBTAIN GOOD JOBS, FAMILIES CAN ENJOY WELCOMING PUBLIC SPACES, AND NEIGHBORS CAN ENJOY CULTURE AND CREATIVITY.

THE EMBARRAS RIVER BASIN AGENCY, INC IS DEDICATED TO SERVING THE NEEDS OF AT-RISK, LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES. THE COMMON GOAL OF ALL PROGRAMS WITHIN THE AGENCY IS TO FOSTER COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT, PROFESSIONAL PARTNERSHIPS, AND TRUST BETWEEN ALL ENTITIES. THE AGENCY AND STAFF MEMBERS ARE COMMITTED TO PROVIDING LIFE SKILLS THAT WILL ASSIST INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES TO ATTAIN A HIGHER LEVEL OF SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND A BETTER QUALITY OF LIFE.

INVESTIGATE THE IMPACT OF POVERTY THROUGHOUT OUR NINE COUNTY SERVICE AREA AND WILL WORK, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES THAT SUPPORT MOVEMENT TOWARD STABILITY AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY.

OUR MISSION IS TO SERVE AS A CATALYST FOR POSITIVE CHANGE IN THE LIVES OF THE PEOPLE IN OUR COMMUNITY ON THEIR PATHS TO SECURE VIOLENCE-FREE AND PROSPEROUS FUTURES.

CDCLI INVESTS IN THE HOUSING AND ECONOMIC ASPIRATIONS OF INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES BY PROVIDING SOLUTIONS THAT FOSTER AND MAINTAIN VIBRANT, EQUITABLE, AND SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES.

COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZATION CREATED FOR THE PURPOSE OF HELPING TO ELIMINATE POVERTY THROUGH COMMUNITY ACTION.

TO MOBILIZE AND EFFICIENTLY MANAGE RESOURCES THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS AND COLLABORATIONS TO HELP THE LOW-INCOME AND AT-RISK POPULATIONS IN THE HUDSON VALLEY REGION TO ACHIEVE GREATER SELF-SUFFICIENCY.

VETERANS INC. IS A PRIVATE NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PROVIDING A WIDE ARRAY OF PROGRAMS AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO VETERANS, SERVICE MEMBERS, AND THEIR FAMILIES AND IS THE LARGEST ONE-STOP VETERANS HOUSING, OUTREACH, AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES PROGRAM IN NEW ENGLAND.

THE MISSION OF TALLATOONA COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP, INC. IS TO ASSIST LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES TO ACQUIRE USEFUL SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE, TO GAIN NEW OPPORTUNITIES, AND ACHIEVE SELF-SUFFICIENCY.

A COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY THAT PROVIDES EARLY CHILD DEVELOPMENT FOR DISADVANTAGED PRESCHOOL CHILDREN AND PROVIDES HOUSING, SHELTER, AND SERVICES FOR THE NEEDY.

IT IS THE PURPOSE AND MISSION OF MBCEOC TO BREAK THE CYCLE OF POVERTY BY COORDINATING AVAILABLE RESOURCES, IN A STRUCTURED MANNER, TO AFFECT THE ECONOMIC AND OTHER CAUSES OF POVERTY IN THE MACON-BIBB COUNTY AREA.

EMPOWERING LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS TO BECOME SELF-RELIANT THROUGH COMMUNITY SERVICE, ASSISTANCE, EDUCATION, AND PARTNERSHIPS.

UPPER DES MOINES OPPORTUNITY, INC. IS DEDICATED TO HELPING BUILD STRONGER COMMUNITIES BY ADDRESSING THE EFFECTS OF POVERTY ON INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES.UPPER DES MOINES OPPORTUNITY, INC. WILL STRENGTHEN COMMUNITIES THROUGH: THE PROMOTION OF PROGRESSIVE LEADERSHIP AND A POSITIVE ENVIRONMENT, ACHIEVE GOALS AND BREAK DOWN BARRIERS; THE BUILDING OF PARTNERSHIPS TO MAXIMIZE COMMUNITY RESOURCES; THE BRIDGING OF COMMUNICATION BETWEEN CLIENTS, PARTNERS, AND STAFF; THE CREATION OF AN ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH DIVERSITY IN ALL ITS FORMS IS VALUED AND ENCOURAGED; FISCAL EXCELLENCE AND RESPONSIBILITY ARE VALUED AND MAINTAINED; AND DIVERSIFIED RESOURCES ARE DEVELOPED TO MEET COMMUNITY NEEDS. THROUGH THESE ACTIONS, UPPER DES MOINES OPPORTUNITY, INC. WILL CONTINUE TO EVOLVE AND GROW IN ORDER TO SERVE COMMUNITIES.

THE LATINO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CENTER'S (LEDC) MISSION IS TO SERVE AS A CATALYST THAT DRIVES THE ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL ADVANCEMENT OF LOW-TO-MODERATE INCOME LATINOS AND OTHER UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES BY EQUIPPING THEM WITH THE SKILLS AND TOOLS TO ACHIEVE FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE, ACQUIRE PERSONAL AND BUSINESS ASSETS, CREATE GENERATIONAL WEALTH AND BECOME LEADERS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES.

TO PROVIDE LOW INCOME ASSISTANCE FOR IMPROVEMENT IN QUALITY OF LIFE.

THE PURPOSE OF THE AGENCY IS TO PROMORE THE REDUCTION OF POVERTY, THE REVITALIZATION OF LOW INCOME COMMUNITIES AND THE EMPOWERMENT OF FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS IN THE SERVICE AREA TO ACHIEVE ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND MAINTAIN PERSONAL INDEPENDENCE.

MOUNTAINHEART COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC. PROVIDES SERVICES TO THE LOW INCOME AND ELDERLY CITIZENS OF WEST VIRGINIA THROUGH HEAD START, CHILD CARE, RIGHT FROM THE START, WEATHERIZATION, BIRTH TO THREE AND IN-HOME CARE PROGRAMS.

THE MISSION OF WILL COUNTY CENTER FOR COMMUNITY CONCERNS IS TO ASSIST AND ENABLE LOW AND MODERATE INCOME INDIVIDUALS TO OBTAIN THE OPPORTUNITIES NEEDED TO PREPARE THEMSELVES FOR SELF-SUFFICIENCY.

THE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION OF NASSAU COUNTY, INC. IS THE DESIGNATED ANTI-POVERTY AGENCY OF NASSAU COUNTY DEVOTED TO THE FACILITATION AND STRENGTHENING OF INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES TO MOVE THEM OUT OF POVERTY.