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RVP 2024: Philanthropy and Community Revitalization

Center for Community Progress

By strengthening community capacity, engaging diverse voices, and addressing barriers to health, we are working to transform systems and policies that perpetuate disparities, ultimately promoting healthy, thriving communities throughout the state. To achieve this, we prioritize equity, integrity, humility, and commitment in everything we do.

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Driving Change: A Mid-Year Reflection from Community Progress

Center for Community Progress

This initiative, led by our Director of Engagement Odetta Macleish-White, creates opportunities for marginalized local developers and promotes equitable development in underserved communities. One highlight has been the generous grant of over $1 million from JP Morgan Chase to support our Developers of Color initiative.

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Parks and Rec Brings the Fun — Episode 023

Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends

He is an internationally sought-after community development consultant and grassroots engagement strategist who is passionate about bottom-up community development and the people who are making change happen.