Our Approach

We help neighborhoods create opportunity through holistic support that fosters long-term community wellbeing.

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We are Raleigh/Wake County's first Purpose Built Community and the 16th of more than 25 network members nationally. Working alongside residents and partners, we align housing, education, health, and economic opportunity to close the wealth gap and end the cycle of poverty.

25+

Network Members
Nationally

16

Purpose Built
Community
Mmeber

1

Shared Goal:
Stronger
Neighborhoods

1

Community
Working Together

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Cradle To Career
Education

We foster purposeful partnerships to ensure children and adults have access to high-quality education that supports self-reliance and holds industry-market value. A robust community offers options from early learning to career education. It is our hope that all residents are inspired to continue lifelong learning.

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Economic
Vitality

We connect members of the community to employment, entrepreneurship, wealth creation, and economic advancement opportunities. Neighborhoods and communities flourish when opportunities for social and economic mobility are accessible.

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Mixed-Income Housing
And Real Estate

We work to create and preserve safe, high-quality, and affordable housing choices for renters and homeowners. Strong, mixed-income communities offer stability, a diverse social fabric, and the opportunity to build generational wealth through homeownership. We supplement these efforts with innovative anti-displacement strategies to keep our neighbors in their homes.

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Health And Community Wellbeing

We promote holistic community health and wellbeing focused on physical, mental, and spiritual health. From access to nutritious food and quality healthcare to civic and social involvement opportunities, all residents deserve quality amenities and places to belong.

We Are a Purpose Built Community

As a local expression of the Purpose Built Communities model, we partner to create equitable opportunities that lead to improved outcomes for individuals, families, and children in our community.

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