| Welcome to ABCD The Asset-Based Community Development Institute (ABCD) is at the center of a large and growing movement that considers local assets as the primary building blocks of sustainable community development. Building on the skills of local residents, the power of local associations, and the supportive functions of local institutions, asset-based community development draws upon existing community strengths to build stronger, more sustainable communities for the future. We invite you to learn about the institute and its work in the university and community context. Please also visit our staff and faculty pages, and become acquainted with our many community partners. We hope you will join us in building strong communities. KaBOOM! Job Announcement Community Engagement Analyst in Program Management Washington, D.C. This position reports directly to the Vice President of Program Management. For details, click here  |
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ABCD In Action: Join our online community of practice! Participate in discussions, share ideas and learn from others implementing ABCD in their communities. Click here to join today — then click 'Sign Up' on the righthand side. ABCD Community Story .jpg) Our Town Rocks People's daily lives affect their health in countless ways — from the sense of safety and connection to neighbors, to the availability of healthy food, to access to green space and fresh air. And when a neighborhood is inspired to improve from the inside out by building on strengths rather than dwelling on needs, it can realize improved physical, social and economic health. The S2AY Rural Health Network, a regional health agency, set out on a long-term project to help residents of rural Yates County, New York, kick-start their community. The agency brought residents together and helped them discover their own strengths, and Our Town RoCKS, short for “Raising our Community, especially our Kids, to be Strong," was born. Click here to learn more about Our Town RoCKS Do you have a story of ABCD applied in your community? If you'd like to share, e-mail abcd@abcdinstitute.org Follow Co-Founder John McKnight's Blog ABCD Institute founder and co-director John McKnight is blogging! Please visit www.abundantcommunity.com to read his latest posts and learn more about his new publication, The Abundant Community, co-written with Peter Block. |
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