In 2024, with a full team in place and working cohesively, we approached our work with clear purpose and focused intention. The result was a year of meaningful progress—rooted in partnership, driven by inclusion, and guided by the belief that thriving communities are built deliberately, not by chance.

We began the year by convening over 180 partners and stakeholders at our inaugural Envision: State of Communities conference, where we shared insights from our research and analysis conducted in the second half of 2023. (read the report HERE). This gathering set the tone for the months ahead: bold thinking paired with on-the-ground action.

Throughout the year, we continued to deepen our investment in people and places. Through GO Neighborhoods, we provided investments to three communities, helping to fuel local visions for change. We awarded 15 Small Grants to grassroots organizations working in creative placemaking, disaster resilience, and sports/recreation—strengthening both neighborhood identity and capacity.

We also celebrated the growth of our Training for Trainers (T4T) program, graduating 15 new community leaders who joined our network of over 200 T4T ambassadors. Their capstone projects—focused on economic development, health and well-being, and housing equity—demonstrated the power of resident-led solutions.