home&community, inc.

improving communities through meaningful participation

why this work

 

The ultimate goal of home&community is to assist low-income communities by being that single, easily accessible resource that brings together the passion for community change with the empowering resources for change.

That is why we promote a holistic approach to organizing. A holistic approach requires the active participation of residents and non-residents. It demands that non-residents who live outside the physical boundaries of a specific community view themselves as stakeholders in that community's development and success.

It is critical that this resident/non-resident coalescing of interest occurs. It is not enough to rely on the passion and local knowledge of residents or the political and economic influence and expert knowledge of non-residents. Both must be joined to create the climate for meaningful, holistic change -- to bring "home" back to the community.

Passion will drive the process; knowledge will guide the process.