Promising Practices
The Promising Practices database informs professionals and community members about documented approaches to improving community health and quality of life.
The ultimate goal is to support the systematic adoption, implementation, and evaluation of successful programs, practices, and policy changes. The database provides carefully reviewed, documented, and ranked practices that range from good ideas to evidence-based practices.
Learn more about the ranking methodology.
Note: This practice has been Archived.
Filed under Good Idea, Health / Physical Activity, Adults, Families
To increase the access and availability of nutritious food to the residents of Upper Falls, Rochester, New York.
Note: This practice has been Archived.
Filed under Good Idea, Economy / Poverty
The goal is to provide welfare recipients with life skills courses to aid them in their path towards self-sufficiency. Life skills are topics that are often not covered in academic or technical training courses but can be just as important for ensuring a successful and stable lifestyle.
Note: This practice has been Archived.
Filed under Good Idea, Economy / Housing & Homes, Older Adults, Urban
The goal of Planning for Elders in the Central City is to improve the quality of life of seniors, adults wtih disabilties and care providers in San Francisco and beyond through community organizations, advocacy and education activities.
Note: This practice has been Archived.
Filed under Effective Practice, Community / Crime & Crime Prevention
The goal or this program is to help those who have been incarcerated find employment.
Note: This practice has been Archived.
Filed under Effective Practice, Health / Health Care Access & Quality, Families
The goals of RealBenefits are to allow users to 1) maximize benefits designed to promote self-sufficiency and stability for low-income families and their communities; 2) create capacity in public and private health and human service agencies that increases services offered to low-income families and maximizes revenues; and 3) promote change in public benefit application systems.
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Filed under Good Idea, Economy / Employment, Older Adults
The goal of this program is the enhancement of employment opportunities for older Americans and the promotion of older workers as a solution for businesses seeking a trained, qualified, and reliable workforce.
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Filed under Effective Practice, Economy / Housing & Homes
The goal of this program is to create affordable housing targeted for low- and moderate-income first-time home buyers in downtown Boston.
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Filed under Good Idea, Economy / Employment, Urban
Sustainable Milwaukee's four task forces address major priorities: jobs and training, credit, transportation and the environment, and education.
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Filed under Effective Practice, Economy / Housing & Homes
The goal of this program is to promote economic survival and stability for vulnerable populations.
Note: This practice has been Archived.
Filed under Effective Practice, Economy / Employment, Teens, Urban
Isles, Inc., is a nationally recognized nonprofit community development and environmental organization with the mission to foster more self-reliant families in healthy, sustainable communities.