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Our mission is to partner with Beechwood and EMMA residents to break the cycle of poverty through antiracist community revitalization and equitable resource coordination.
Our Core Pillars
Connected Communities is a non-profit public/private collaboration of
neighborhood, business, government, and non-profit leaders partnering with
residents to address the various needs of the EMMA and Beechwood
communities through the implementation of a holistic approach. We are
utilizing the proven principles of the Purpose Built Communities framework to
address the need for mixed-income housing, cradle-to-career education,
community wellness, and long-term economic empowerment, and ultimately reduce poverty.
Connected Communities is aiming to be true to the vision of the EMMA and Beechwood residents, by engaging them in collaborative actions that seek to achieve their vision of a thriving neighborhood.
1
Mixed-Income Housing
Provide access to quality, mixed-income housing (which includes affordable housing), home improvement opportunities, and supports for both homeowners and renters in our community.
2
Cradle-To-Career Education
Create a strong and transformational neighborhood-based educational pipeline for the youth in our community, starting from early childhood and extending beyond high school to ensure readiness for college and/or rewarding career opportunities.
3
Community Wellness
Work together with neighborhood residents, service providers, faith leaders, local government and other non-profits to improve overall community health and fill any existing gaps in resources, including access to medical care, nutritious foods, and other programs and services that promote wellness and enhance quality of life.
4
Economic Empowerment
Connect neighborhood residents to jobs skills training and employment opportunities through public/private partnerships that would help increase overall household incomes, while also working to bring new social investors into the community.
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Cradle-to-Career Education
Partnering with RCSD and leadership of School #33 and East High School to build a strong feeder pattern and promote the neighborhood-based community school model.
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