The Island Institute works to sustain Maine’s island and remote coastal communities. Their core program areas—including economic development, education, community energy, marine resources, and media—are driven by the requests of community members themselves. 

The Orton Family Foundation's mission is to empower people to shape the future of their communities by improving local decision-making, creating a shared sense of belonging, and ultimately strengthening the social, cultural, and economic vibrancy of each place.

Grounded Solutions Network's mission is to cultivate communities — equitable, inclusive and rich in opportunity — by advancing affordable housing solutions that last for generations.

ioby mobilizes neighbors who have good ideas to become powerful citizen leaders who plan, fund and make positive change in their own neighborhoods.

United Way improves lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities around the world to advance the common good.

92nd Street Y is a world-class cultural and community center where people all over the world connect through culture, arts, entertainment and conversation.

Bowery Residents' Committee has worked for over 45 years to to break the cycle of homelessness in New York City. BRC is a leading provider of housing and services to thousands of New York City's neediest individuals.

The Social Innovation Forum creates positive social change in greater Boston by engaging leaders, strengthening organizations, and building networks.

WePowr provides communities with a comprehensive suite of services to help them organize and implement successful community-based group purchasing programs for renewable energy technologies

At YouthBuild programs in the United States and across the globe, low-income young people learn construction skills through building affordable housing for homeless and low-income people in their neighborhoods and other community assets such as schools, playgrounds, and community centers.