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“Two-Generation/Whole Family” approach to career readiness helps local families escape poverty

“Two-Generation/Whole Family” approach to career readiness helps local families escape poverty

Initiative funded in part by Working Cities Challenge helps parents find career opportunities

by Jacquinn Sinclair

8 finalists named in new Maine initiative that aims to tackle state’s toughest challenges

8 finalists named in new Maine initiative that aims to tackle state’s toughest challenges

Field narrowed in Working Communities Challenge as teams chosen to receive $25K each to plan

by Jay Lindsay

Maine launches initiative aimed at boosting prosperity, connecting people across divides

Maine launches initiative aimed at boosting prosperity, connecting people across divides

Working Communities Challenge, funded by $2.7M in contributions, to take on chronic issues

by Jay Lindsay

Making community engagement more inclusive – even when it’s virtual

Making community engagement more inclusive – even when it’s virtual

How Working Places helped its teams adapt to a remote environment

by Hannah Sabitoni

Vermont’s Working Communities Challenge adapts during pandemic disruption

Vermont’s Working Communities Challenge adapts during pandemic disruption

Competition adjusts on the fly as critical milestone approaches

by Jay Lindsay

Q and A: Launch of Working Places site about sharing info, strengths

Q and A: Launch of Working Places site about sharing info, strengths

Working Places leader talks about new ‘umbrella,’ response to COVID-19

by Jay Lindsay

Survey: Massachusetts “Working Cities” see lasting, positive impacts from program

Survey: Massachusetts “Working Cities” see lasting, positive impacts from program

Residents say Haverhill, Lowell, Pittsfield, Springfield also more committed to getting diverse views

by Jay Lindsay

The art and heart of community engagement

The art and heart of community engagement

How can leaders and orgs ensure resident wisdom and experience are reflected in action plans?

by David Radcliffe

Stepping Up and Stepping Back: Features of Effective Backbone Organizations

Stepping Up and Stepping Back: Features of Effective Backbone Organizations

Lessons learned about backbones from 4 years of the Working Cities Challenge

by Colleen Dawicki