Not Quite Chaos Toward a More Disciplined Approach to Community Building This report introduces two new guides, the Process Framework and the Structural Framework, that aim to bring order to the very organic enterprise that is resident-empowered change. The text — which dives deeply into Casey’s Making Connections initiative in Denver — also pitches a strong case for using these two frameworks to help move community building from a intuition-driven journey to a more disciplined and sustainable field of practice. Read More
Relationships Matter How Agencies Can Support Family and Social Network Development This report, the third in a series aimed at exploring the power of social networks, spotlights the stories of two enterprising organizations: Lawrence Community Works in Massachusetts and the Family Independence Initiative in California. Readers will navigate text infused with firsthand feedback from program participants and learn how both agencies are leveraging social networks in innovative ways to better serve America’s most fragile families. Read More
A Guide to Housing Related Opportunities for Making Connections Communities American Recovery and Reinvestment Act This guide outlines how Making Connections communities can structure inquiries to access the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funding for housing. Read More
