Purpose Built Communities @PurposeBuiltCS
We work with local leaders to improve equity and opportunity in neighborhoods nationwide. purposebuiltcommunities.org Atlanta, GA Joined May 2013-
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Together with resident leaders, partners and funders, we had the opportunity to share insights from our efforts OutEast and learn from inspiring neighborhood revitalization efforts across the country at this year’s @PurposeBuiltCS conference. We’re proud to be part of a network…
@PurposeBuiltCS is hiring an Executive Assistant/Coordinator, Strategic Partnerships Team. This role supports the Senior Vice President of Strategic Partnerships and the Fundraising, Marketing, and Communications Team. Learn more and apply at purposebuiltcommunities.org/join-us/career…
Representatives from @PurposeBuiltCS and Network Members Amplify GR and @southcityTLH attended the @RussellPromise Convening - a justice-based initiative focused on investments in the Russell neighborhood. Learn more about how we work: purposebuiltcommunities.org/about/.
Katie Delp went from a dedicated resident of South Atlanta to a trailblazer in community development at @fcsministries. Now, in her current role at @PurposeBuiltCS, she talks about her experience as a @TruistNews Foundation Racial Equity Ambassador: purposebuiltcommunities.org/the-power-of-e…
On June 1, @PurposeBuiltCS Network Member @myconcom & partners in Houston, TX celebrated the groundbreaking of "Connect South Apts" -- a $35.3 million project creating various sized apartments and a Textile Lab & Entrepreneurship Center. purposebuiltcommunities.org/our-network/ho…
Place-based initiatives by a partner of @PurposeBuiltCS Network Member @WoodlawnUnited – Woodlawn Neighborhood Association – and Network Member Boston-Thurmond United won the top Neighborhood USA 2023 Awards in “Physical Revitalization/Beautification.” facebook.com/watch/?v=59175…
@PurposeBuiltCS welcomes Kevin Rafter as Vice President for Impact Strategy and Learning. With over 20 years of experience, he will guide an evidence strategy for Purpose Built and its network that strengthens impact and ongoing learning. purposebuiltcommunities.org/about/our-team/
@PurposeBuiltCS welcomes Karen Cramer as the organization’s inaugural Vice President of Data, Technology and Impact. She brings over 20 years of nonprofit experience in program evaluation and data management to the leadership team. purposebuiltcommunities.org/about/our-team/
With philanthropic giving at an all time high, major U.S. cities are seeing unprecedented investment while smaller cities are struggling to keep pace. For small cities to thrive, they need support driven by their communities. philanthropy.com/article/to-hel…
The pandemic revealed systemic shortcomings in philanthropy, encouraging decision-making to be made closer to the epicenter of change. Organizations are recognizing the value of investing in local communities and supporting place-based organizations: ssir.org/articles/entry…
Network Member Amplify GR, in partnership with SpringGR, is celebrating the launch of Kzoo Station which will help to remove barriers to food business opportunities. Learn more: kzoostation.com
Healthy food is essential to ensuring positive health outcomes. Dallas Ft. Worth, Network Member Renaissance Heights Foundation is closing gaps in local food deserts by providing incentives to grocery stores. Learn more: fortworthreport.org/2023/04/08/sho…
HomeVestors prides itself on assisting distressed homeowners, but @propublica says that the company trains its franchisees to zero in on homeowners’ desperation. Join @propublica today, June 22 at 4 pm ET, for a webinar on the house flipping industry: tinyurl.com/ProPublicaHome…
Purpose Built Communities CEO Carol Naughton is back with Katie Goar, host of ChangeMakers, in Part 2 of their two-part interview. Tune in now: forbesbooksaudio.com/episodes/episo…
Today is #Juneteenth – a day to celebrate freedom for Black people in America, their resilience, and history. We should all be encouraged to reflect on our shared history and continue the fight for healing, justice, and vibrant, prospering communities for all. #BuiltWithPurpose
Non-clinical environmental factors contribute to 80% of a person’s health outcomes. Community development professionals are thinking more broadly about how to address these factors to support residents’ mental health. Learn more from @BHPNetwork: bit.ly/3ZTzwSO
Shannon Longino has lived a legacy of service to East Lake community where she grew up and is the Drew Charter School Board of Directors Chair. Last month, @AtlantaMagazine recognized Longino as a Woman Making a Mark in our city: atlantamagazine.com/women-making-a…
Is it time to start looking at community leaders and organizations rather than directing philanthropic giving to large, established entities? @SSIReview suggests yes. ssir.org/articles/entry…
For years, Abra Barnes has worked closely with our Network Member @WoodlawnUnited to ensure home equity in Birmingham, AL. Congratulations Abra on receiving the National Association of Realtors' 2023 Fair Housing Champion Award! nar.realtor/fair-housing/f…

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