Our PROGRAMS
Our programs follow the Purpose Built Communities model that focuses on creating opportunity and prosperity for neighborhoods in 70802. As the community quarterback organization, EnvisioNBR collaborates with residents and partners to define neighborhoods, address racial equity, implement health and wellness, and invest in upward mobility.
ADDRESSING THE ROOT
Neighborhoods are what they are by design. Whether rich in resources or lacking in opportunities, practices and policies at local, state and federal levels and the actions of individuals and businesses created the conditions we witness and experience today. Intentionally racist, discriminatory, and isolating policies and practices have kept members of these communities away from publicly subsidized opportunities that enabled wealth and prosperity to grow for white communities. The side effects of these actions have long defined the legacies of Black and Brown neighborhoods and White neighborhoods, however the legacies we see are radically, detrimentally different.
ENVISIONING MORE
Transforming neighborhoods into platforms for opportunity, we’ve chosen to address the symptoms and root causes of concentrated urban poverty. As we strive for greater equity, improved health outcomes, and increased upward mobility we understand that the success of the outcomes are only measured by children and families in our communities getting what they deserve: a safe place to live; access to quality jobs; fresh, healthy food; recreation; and high-quality education. Wholistic approaches to poverty strengthen the neighborhood environment and work to level the playing field through collaboration on relevant policy and community revitalization.
The Purpose built Model
An approach to envision the future differently.
MIXED-INCOME HOUSING
ENRICHING THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
We focus on mixed-income housing by working with residents and partners to develop high-quality, affordable homes for current residents and to attract individuals and families back to the neighborhood.
CRADLE-TO-COLLEGE AND
CAREER EDUCATION
ENSURING STUDENT SUCCESS
We address cradle-to-college education by focusing on partnering with schools in 70802 to creative high-quality, community-serving atmospheres within a comprehensive early learning to 12 pathway fostering childhood development and preparing them for college or their chosen post-graduate path.
COMMUNITY WELLNESS
PRIORITIZING WHOLISTIC HEALTH
When we prioritize medical care, mental health support, healthy food access, community spaces, arts, culture, and green areas, neighborhoods can thrive. By tailoring spaces and programs to promote belonging, honor history, encourage healthy lifestyles, create jobs, and we enhance safety and overall well-being.
ECONOMIC VITALITY
CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR WORK AND WEALTH
When we prioritize medical care, mental health support, healthy food access, community spaces, arts, culture, and green areas, neighborhoods can thrive. By tailoring spaces and programs to promote belonging, honor history, encourage healthy lifestyles, create jobs, and we enhance safety and overall well-being.