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NeighborWorks Community Building and Organizing Programs
Community building and organizing activities are central to effective community development and foundational to the NeighborWorks network. Community Building & Organizing (CB&O) Programs support NeighborWorks organizations and other community-based development organizations to build healthy communities by developing resident leadership, strengthening resident-led associations, and sponsoring community building activities that enhance relationships among neighbors and spur organizing efforts leading to positive community change.
At NeighborWorks, we define Community Building and Organizing as continuous, self-renewing efforts; led by community residents; engaged in collective action; aimed at relationship building, problem solving, and building a stronger community.
Principles of Community Building and Organizing in the NeighborWorks Network
- We believe that people have the ability to name their problems and identify resources needed to solve them.
- We bring out the gifts of people in a community to increase their collective power and transform themselves and their community.
Results of Community Building and Organizing
- Improved lives
- Greater equity
- New or strengthened institutions, organizations, and relationships
- New standards and expectations for life in community
At NeighborWorks America we primarily support the community building and organizing work done in the field through our CB&O Membership Program. Only chartered NeighborWorks organizations are eligible for membership. Please refer to our Frequently Asked Questions for more information.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I become a CB&O Member? CB&O membership is offered to affiliated NeighborWorks organizations (NWOs) which have a designated line of business in this area. If you are an NWO with CB&O as a line of business, contact your District office regarding membership.
- Can I apply for CB&O Grants? Most CB&O Programs grant opportunities are open to affiliated NeighborWorks organizations with a designated line of business for Community Building and Organizing or by invitation only.
- Does the CB&O Programs provide any services to non-NeighborWorks organizations? Non-NeighborWorks organizations can register for relevant courses at NeighborWorks Training Institutes, and access the NeighborWorks Building Leaders, Building Communities resident leadership curriculum by signing up for a train-the-trainer course, offered through the NeighborWorks Training Division.
- Where can I find volunteer opportunities? Contact the CB&O organization near you.
| For more information on National Community Building and Organizing Programs, please contact Sara Varela at svarela@nw.org or (617) 585-2250. |