Capable Neighbors, Strong Neighborhoods
Our three-tiered New Century Model represents a unique forward-thinking approach to community development – one that energizes and supports the inherent assets and skills that our neighbors possess to create self-sustaining economic and social growth.
Awareness –
Supporting Capable NeighborsWe help individuals discover their unique strengths by linking neighbors to neighbors and providing access to support services.
Voice –
Developing Neighborhood Leadership
When basic needs are met, neighbors with leadership skills begin to emerge. We provide the training, awareness and connections people need to effectively represent themselves and their neighbors to further strengthen the neighborhood’s economic, social, educational and health assets.
Power –
Growing Economic Capacity
Capable neighbors teamed with effective local leadership create a strong, prosperous neighborhood – one where the community’s combined resources and assets fuel economic growth. A thriving entrepreneurial environment, job creation, home ownership, continuing education, credit building and citizenship participation are hallmarks of this elevated stage of the model.
The model is designed to facilitate the following pillars of community strength:
Economic development
We must assist communities in developing a sustainable economy and to ensure the accessibility of resources for all members.
Citizenship and participation
We must facilitate connection to resources and opportunities for cultural education, vocational skill building, economic development and civic engagement.
Family health and education
We must provide families with opportunities to build relationships, to advance their children, and to connect with resources.
Community leadership
We must identify leadership assets, facilitate development of new leaders and ensure that there is shared leadership from within our neighborhoods.