Real Impact
Real examples of resilience from communities across America. Discover how neighborhoods are finding innovative solutions.
A coalition of neighborhood associations converted vacant lots into productive community gardens, increasing fresh produce access for over 5,000 residents and creating a model for other low-income areas.
Promotoras (community health workers) reduced diabetes hospitalizations by 32% through culturally-appropriate education and peer support networks, proving that community-led health initiatives can outperform traditional interventions.
When formal systems failed during the pandemic, a grassroots mutual aid network delivered 50,000+ meals and connected isolated seniors to essential services, demonstrating the power of neighbor-to-neighbor care.
An employee-owned laundry cooperative provides living wages and ownership opportunities in a historically disinvested neighborhood, keeping wealth circulating locally and building economic resilience.
Does your community have a resilience success story? We'd love to hear about initiatives making a difference.
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