One of our newest network members, Cherry Hill Strong, Inc, is leading the way to a thriving Cherry Hill neighborhood in Baltimore! This resilient community joined the Purpose Built Communities network this year and is making tremendous headway thanks to a bold vision, strong partnerships, and a boost from equity-minded policies like Maryland Gov. Wes Moore’s ENOUGH Act. Another recent win: as of June 23, Cherry Hill residents can access Baltimore’s free bus service, known as the “Charm City Circulator.” “We are excited for this change. It’s long overdue, but we are happy for it, and welcome the circulator,” says Cherry Hill Strong Executive Director Zeevelle Nottingham-Lemon. Purpose Built is thrilled to come alongside Cherry Hill Strong and its partners in Baltimore. 🎉 https://lnkd.in/eK7NjADB Wambui Kamau #purposebuilt #communitydevelopment #localimpact #localleaders
Purpose Built Communities
Non-profit Organization Management
Atlanta, GA 3,577 followers
Dedicated to breaking the cycle of intergenerational poverty through cross-sector collaboration.
About us
Purpose Built Communities is an organization that helps local leaders implement a comprehensive, long-term place-based redevelopment model with public and private partners in neighborhoods of concentrated urban poverty to create healthy, vibrant neighborhoods where all residents can thrive. It is a nonprofit consulting firm that offers its services free of charge. The Purpose Built Model includes mixed-income housing, a cradle-to-college education pipeline and community wellness programs and facilities in a defined neighborhood, coordinated by a dedicated, nonprofit community quarterback organization. There are now 16 Purpose Built Communities Network Members across the United States.
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http://www.purposebuiltcommunities.org
External link for Purpose Built Communities
- Industry
- Non-profit Organization Management
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Atlanta, GA
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2009
- Specialties
- Community development, Education, Wellness, Housing, and Consulting
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Primary
3445 Peachtree Road, NE
Suite 175
Atlanta, GA 30326, US
Employees at Purpose Built Communities
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Zenith Houston
Social Impact Strategist | Nonprofit Executive Leader | Diversity Equity & Inclusion | Strategic Fundraising & Philanthropic Advisor | Educational…
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Douglas Jutte
Founder, Build Healthy Places Network
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Davon Gray
Vice President, Policy
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Carol Naughton
Nationally recognized nonprofit leader | Change agent, leading from the lens of racial equity | Chief Executive Officer at Purpose Built Communities
Updates
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Purpose Built Communities prioritizes racial equity, improved health outcomes, and upward mobility to ensure neighborhoods flourish. Our model fosters inclusive environments where all residents feel valued and connected. Join us in creating vibrant communities where everyone can thrive through subscribing to our newsletter! Scroll to the bottom of our website here: https://lnkd.in/e88Hxd3K #purposebuilt #communitydevelopment #localimpact #localleaders
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Janelle Williams, PhD shared these words at our Purpose Built National Conference. She emphasized how our work is a long-term investment and requires ongoing dedication, resources, and training. We’re committed to resident-centered, holistic neighborhood revitalization. We know that race and place matter in shaping equitable communities. By working hard to foster connections and create mutual support, we’re creating lasting, inclusive, and resilient communities. Drop a 🔥 in the comments if you’re committed to the marathon! #purposebuilt #communitydevelopment #localimpact #localleaders
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In the face of segregation and systemic challenges, remarkable Black women like those who founded the Hope Day Nursery in Harlem and others across the country established monumental milestones in early childhood education. Their efforts met essential needs, reshaped societal perceptions, and uplifted communities. Learn more about their enduring impact and how we’re continuing their legacy through our holistic approach to early learning on our blog. FB/LI: https://lnkd.in/ezmpbhjb
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Siloed approaches to poverty won’t rebuild the resilient neighborhoods we need. It’s crucial to tackle all fundamental needs: safe housing, quality jobs, fresh food, recreational spaces, and high-quality education. When we integrate these elements, we create environments where every child and family can thrive! #purposebuilt #communitydevelopment #localimpact #localleaders
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Neighborhoods shape us in fundamental ways. Purpose Built CEO Carol Naughton shares how her childhood summers were filled with, “joyful memories and a belief that neighborhoods can be places of possibility and adventure.” “I’ve come to recognize as an adult that those summers gave me and my peers something else: a foundation for long-term physical, emotional, and social health. It was a privilege for me and my peers to have summers like those. Many children in neighborhoods where Purpose Built Network Members are at work will not have the same chance – mostly due to structural factors like not being able to walk around a neighborhood safely and decades of disinvestment in public amenities like pools.” She shares how we can reverse these inequities by ensuring that everyone, regardless of ZIP code, can have a healthy and choice-filled life. Read more about the proactive, holistic approach of the Purpose Built model and our Network members as Carol shares her reflection on wellness. Click here: https://lnkd.in/eTaS3a-W P.S. If you want to get our emails in your inbox, message us your email address. #purposebuilt #communitydevelopment #localimpact #localleaders
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David R. Williams recently shared on a Ted Talk how racism has a direct effect on the health of black Americans. Williams shared key points including: ➡️ Racism harmfully impacts the health of black Americans beyond their economic and educational status ➡️ Those discriminated against have been linked to having a higher risk of hypertension, obesity, breast cancer, heart disease, and premature death ➡️Black teenagers have been shown to have higher levels of stress hormones, blood pressure, and weight gain after high levels of discrimination. Williams shines a light on the discrimination in medical care, institutional racism and segregation, cultural stereotypes, and more in his discussion. He also mentions Purpose Built Communities and other initiatives across the United States that aim to help the effects of racism and improve the health of black Americans. We are eager to address these inequities and help create a healthier future with our communities! You can watch his complete Ted Talk here: https://lnkd.in/eyFyc_yJ Source: The Industry Biz 📷 credit: TED.com #purposebuilt #communitydevelopment #localimpact #localleaders
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Join us in welcoming a new team member! 📣 We are thrilled to announce Andrew Smith will be joining our team as the Vice President of Education Initiatives. Drew started his career as an elementary school teacher in Washington, DC Public Schools before moving into administration as an instructional coach, assistant principal, and eventually principal. Recognizing the need to reimagine the school experience, as principal, Drew and his team at Ludlow-Taylor Elementary School joined the initial DC Public Schools Design Lab, centering movement and physical activity for students and staff. He further expanded the school design and increased student opportunity, and his school joined the first Whole Child Collaborative in partnership with Transcend Education. As the Whole Child Model spread further, Drew joined the Transcend team as a school design partner and later moved into a project lead role, supporting 21 schools across Washington, DC implementing the model. After seeing the positive shift in the day-to-day experience for students and adults, when well-being and equitable opportunity are centered, Drew is motivated to support similar community-driven educational innovation across the country. We can’t wait to see what Drew accomplishes. Send him a warm welcome in the comments! #purposebuilt #communitydevelopment #localimpact #localleaders
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Network Member Spotlight ⬇ Growing Together, Inc., a Purpose Built Network Member, in Tulsa, Oklahoma is doing great things! Supporting neighborhoods with a high newcomer population, their innovative program demonstrates how the Purpose Built model can translate into similar communities. Growing Together offers an excellent example of how Purpose Built Network Members build trust through proximity, listen to the neighborhood's needs, and offer innovative solutions to support prosperous communities. Read more about their work in our most recent newsletter: https://bit.ly/4ciBfrG #purposebuilt #communitydevelopment #localimpact #localleaders
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On June 10th, Zenith Houston, Chief Strategic Partnerships Officer on our Purpose Built team, was on the White House lawn celebrating Juneteenth with speakers, performers, and the President. Artists like Kirk Franklin, Gladys Knight, and Patti LaBelle marked the occasion, alongside 1,700 attendees. Zenith felt deeply connected to the event, both personally and professionally. She shares her experience in our upcoming monthly newsletter. Message us to subscribe so you don’t miss it! #purposebuilt #communitydevelopment #localimpact #localleaders #juneteenth #juneteenth2024