After taking part in the Horizons anti-poverty program, residents of 34 Minnesota towns worked together to develop a vision for their community. Outcomes include implementing a community garden, installing a bus shelter, and developing a plan to tackle homelessness. Read more

As part of the Communities Creating Racial Equity initiative, residents of Hopkinsville, Ky., came together to address racial tensions between townspeople and public safety officials. Read more

Project Dialogue to Action has been working in Jacksonville, Fla., for more than 10 years to address racial inequities in a variety of areas including economic development, housing, and the criminal justice system. It is one of eight communities that took part in the Communities Creating Racial Equity initiative. Read more

Many Voices - One Community was launched in Lynchburg, Va., as part of the Communities Creating Racial Equity initiative to address issues of racism and racial equity in their increasingly diverse city. The project has led to a partnership with the U.S. Census Bureau, better relationships with police officers and students, and study circles in middle schools. Read more

In one of the nation's longest running dialogue-to-change programs to address racism and racial inequalities, Syracuse (N.Y.) residents are concentrating their efforts on the student achievement gap. Syracuse is one of eight communities that participated in the Communities Creating Racial Equity initiative. Read more

Guided by a diverse group of community leaders, New Haven 2020: It Starts Now brought neighbors together to address issues affecting the well-being of youth. As part of the Communities Creating Racial Equity initiative, New Haven 2020 has worked on actions to improve literacy and build better relations between teens and police. Read more