We help communities
activate people unleash possibilities inspire hope.
Traditional ways of solving social issues aren’t working anymore.
We believe when people experience belonging and meaning, real lasting change happens.
By building an active and engaged community, you can create a safer, healthier place to live.
When you partner with us, you get:
a proven roadmap to help you get to where you want to be.
access to up-to-date, practical processes.
expert coaching from start to finish.
connected to peer organizations and professionals who do what you do.
It’s time to unlock the human and economic potential of your community.
ABCD101
Asset Based Community Development (ABCD) is a proven approach to engaging residents and building together the future of your community.
ABCD101 equips neighborhood and regional leaders with a framework to solve local challenges starting with what the neighborhood already has. By unleashing the assets of people, organizations, and physical spaces, you can create a healthy, vibrant community. Workshop participants will be equipped to identify the five assets within a neighborhood and the practical tools to mobilize neighbors to build their future together.
Serving with Dignity
Serving your community begins with relationships. But, how do we build healthy relationships across culture, socioeconomic status, and other differences?
This course equips your congregation to understand and apply biblical principles when serving the community. Through the seven paradigm shifts, workshop participants will learn how to honor God, build authentic, healthy relationships, and make a positive impact in their community.
Hopeful Neighborhood Project Labs
In these labs, groups of residents are guided through The Hopeful Neighborhood Project’s process to plan a real project that increases neighborhood well-being.
The tools in this lab help participants discover the gifts already around them so you can imagine what’s possible for your community.
One-on-one Coaching
Our coaching combines everything we do into in-depth support to catalyze lasting transformation in your community.
Clients receive one-on-one coaching to launch a Neighborhood Connector program to catalyze place-based social connection. We provide support and resources throughout the process, from getting started to launching new opportunities in your community.
We help you activate the power of neighborhoods to create long-term, positive change.
Here’s how we do it:
1. Schedule a free discovery call.
On this call, we’ll get to know your community, learn your goals, and explore the paths to get you there.
2. Find your program.
Your community is unique, so everything we do is customized to your context for the best support possible.
3. Activate your community's potential.
An active, engaged community has the power to sustain the change you long for.
Since 2008, we’ve helped dozens of communities reverse deep-rooted social issues one neighborhood at a time.
Our organizations are relatively small with limited resources. CommunityWorks helped us build capacity in meaningful ways as we worked on targeted projects. We see great value in our partnership with them and are hopeful for what's next.
Mark Kornelis
City of Holland | Holland, MI
CommunityWork has a deep knowledge of how to affect change at a local level. They use their knowledge and platform to empower local community leaders right where they live. We are more knowledgeable and empowered after working with them.
Jennifer Prophete
The Hopeful Neighborhood Project
Before CommunityWorks’ guidance, I had the resources I needed but struggled to fully grasp our residents’ needs and aspirations. Thanks to their support, I now have a better understanding of these aspects.
Danny Grant
Discovery Church | Orlando, FL
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