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Publication: Championing Leaders of Color

Center for Community Progress

Community development unites people to take collective action to build stronger, more resilient places to live. Over time, though, the field of community development has shifted from grassroots movements to the careers of specialized professionals. Download the Full Report.

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Justice40: Getting federal funds to communities that need it most

American City & Country

Greene, who runs an organic farm near Jonestown on land that was once a station on the Underground Railroad, serves on Envision’s steering committee and on the board of the Jonestown Community Development Corporation (CDC). Envision also cultivated trust by partnering with community ambassadors.

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Methods for leading a modern government

Partnership for Public Service

Damiana Astudillo , senior director for human and community development, Millenium Challenge Corporation – Established the Behavior and User Experience Hub to focus services on constituent needs.