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Bridge Partners - Executive Search is pleased to announce the appointment of Peter Chapman as President & CEO at One Neighborhood Builders, with support from partners Janet Albert and Toya Lawson. ONB is a nonprofit community development leader that improves lives across Rhode Island by building homes and connecting communities. They use their more than 35 years of practical experience in the housing and community development fields to test new ideas and challenge entrenched systems. Chapman joins ONB from the UVI Research & Technology Park Corporation a public-private economic development agency and independent affiliate of the University of the Virgin Islands. As President & CEO of ONB, Chapman will lead the organization during a time of rapid growth and overseeing the implementation of ONB’s five-year strategic plan. Lorraine Lalli, Chair of ONB’s Board of Directors commented, “We sought a visionary leader who will champion our strategic approach and advance our ambitious housing development pipeline at a pivotal time for housing and community development organizations.” We look forward to seeing Peter’s impact as he leads ONB in its mission to be a leader in housing and community development. https://lnkd.in/gJ_zf-_m #ExecutiveSearch #Leadership #CommunityImpact #RhodeIsland #affordablehousing

Responding to rising crime, Chicago's civic leaders, including Hyatt Hotels, have stepped up efforts to curb violence through a $66M 'Scaling Community Violence Intervention' campaign. With backing from the Pritzker Foundation and Crown Family, the initiative is set to enhance existing grassroots programs over the next decade. The hospitality industry has a vested interest in supporting safer cities. As demonstrated by Hyatt, businesses can make an impact through social responsibility efforts addressing localized needs. Wise investors seeking a return on investment (ROI) understand that community health is directly tied to economic health. Collaborative efforts like these underscore the power of public-private partnerships to drive progressive change. Chicago sets an example for other cities struggling with violence, encouraging them to pursue coordinated action plans backed by unified funding. #socialimpact #csr #community

Too often systems are designed for people, rather than with people, and to solve homelessness this needs to change. Our community’s response to homelessness has markedly improved as a result of intentionally sharing power with those who have the deepest understanding of the crisis. Most recently, Destination: Home co-hosted the 2024 National Lived Experience Leadership Conference in partnership with National Coalition for the Homeless to invest in the leadership development of those with lived experience who are driving forward solutions to homelessness in their communities. Learn more about this growing movement to center lived experience and how it's transforming our systems: https://ow.ly/UMxL50Ul4g5

Responding to rising crime, Chicago's civic leaders, including Hyatt Hotels, have stepped up efforts to curb violence through a $66M 'Scaling Community Violence Intervention' campaign. With backing from the Pritzker Foundation and Crown Family, the initiative is set to enhance existing grassroots programs over the next decade. The hospitality industry has a vested interest in supporting safer cities. As demonstrated by Hyatt, businesses can make an impact through social responsibility efforts addressing localized needs. Wise investors seeking a return on investment (ROI) understand that community health is directly tied to economic health. Collaborative efforts like these underscore the power of public-private partnerships to drive progressive change. Chicago sets an example for other cities struggling with violence, encouraging them to pursue coordinated action plans backed by unified funding. #socialimpact #csr #community

Sarah Z. and I recently had the privilege of participating in the Homelessness Solutions Roundtable hosted by Senator Tan Parker. This working session, the first of many, brought together stakeholders from across the state to engage in an honest conversation about this growing crisis and explore policy solutions that can truly make a difference. The diversity of voices in the room, including policymakers, community advocates, service providers, and business leaders, underscored how essential a collective impact approach is to tackling homelessness across Texas. Addressing this issue requires everyone’s involvement, but I believe the business community holds a particularly vital role. Not just because homelessness affects economic growth and community stability, but because standing up for our most vulnerable is the right, moral thing to do. As business leaders, we have the resources, influence, and responsibility to contribute to sustainable, long-term solutions – ones that provide support for those in need while also fostering safe, thriving communities for our employees, customers, and neighbors. It was inspiring to see so many individuals dedicated to finding a unified path forward. Texans deserve better, and I am confident that through collaboration, we can drive meaningful change and create solutions that benefit everyone. Together, we can ensure our great state remains a place where people want to live, work, visit, and invest. #HomelessnessSolutions #CollectiveImpact #TexasStrong #BusinessLeadership #CommunityFirst #CommunityImpact #Leadership #BusinessResponsibility #Collaboration Refuge For Renewal

❗A call for change: nominate your CEO for the Vinnies CEO Sleepout - anonymously.❗ Homelessness is an issue in Victoria that requires urgent attention and empathy. This year, we invite you to nominate your CEO for the Vinnies CEO Sleepout, a meaningful initiative that challenges leaders to experience just one night of what many face every day. By participating, your CEO will gain firsthand insight into the hardships of homelessness, enhancing their understanding and commitment to driving change. This event not only raises awareness but also significant funds that directly support vital services for the most vulnerable in our communities. Nominate your CEO anonymously today ➡️ https://bit.ly/49GNPyQ It's an opportunity for leadership to truly embody the values of compassion and social responsibility. #CEOSleepout #LeadershipWithPurpose #FightHomelessness #SocialImpact #CSR

Discover the Secrets to Building Stronger Communities Are you passionate about creating connections and making a lasting impact? Whether you're a seasoned social worker, nonprofit leader, or just starting out in community development, having the right tools is key. That's why we created the Empower Community Checklist – a simple, practical resource designed to help you take the first steps toward building thriving, connected communities. Learn proven strategies for success Focus on what really matters in community building Kickstart your journey with actionable insights It’s completely FREE and takes just a moment to access. Get Your Checklist Now https://bit.ly/3BaTKBj Start empowering your community today – because the world needs more changemakers like you!#CommunityBuilding #EmpowerChange #MakeAnImpact #SocialWorkTools #ThrivingCommunities #ConnectionMatters #NonprofitSuccess #LeadershipInAction #EmpowermentChecklist #ChangemakersUnite

Tomorrow evening, we’re hosting a special workshop about the challenges and opportunities surrounding ‘on-reserve’ housing, guided by the expertise of Qwuy'um'aat (Eyvette) Elliott, a proud member of the Cowichan Tribes and an Indigenous planning consultant specializing in housing, community development, and self-determination. We’ll be diving into: ✨ The Past: What history can teach us about the roots of today’s housing crisis. ✨ The Present: Why Indigenous-led solutions are so important right now. ✨ The Future: How we can all support meaningful, culturally aligned change. This is a space for learning, reflection, and action—whether you’re a community leader, policymaker, or advocate, there’s something here for everyone. Whether you’re a community leader, policymaker, advocate, or someone who simply wants to listen and learn, this workshop is an opportunity to reflect, connect, and grow. 📅 When: January 15, 2025 ⏰ Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM PDT Registration is still open, and if you can’t join live, no worries—you’ll have access to the recording for 30 days. Sign up through the link in bio and join us tomorrow. Can’t wait to see you there! #CommunityLearning #IndigenousHousing #EquityInformedPractice #CulturallyRootedSolutions

We just spent the week with amazing #communitydevelopment practitioners at the 2024 Christian Community Development Association (CCDA) conference. This week brought all I hoped it would -- #encouragement, #inspiration and fantastic #connections. As we congregated with #grassroots, in-the-field, community-based #nonprofits and #developers, I am reminded of some simple principles: ☑️ Every square inch matters. Whether your community work covers 100 square miles, one lot or one square inch, do what you can where you are with #excellence. Everyone working where they are planted is how the work gets done. ☑️ Don't be afraid to ask for #help. There really is nothing new under the sun. Someone has figured it out, #trekked this road, and faced these #challenges. Set down your pride, your #imposture syndrome, self doubts or whatever is keeping you from asking for help, and ask for help when you need it. ☑️ Find your #people. I've said it before, but it's crucial. Find those who share your #passions, your #principles and your #calling and connect with them. Develop #honest, #authentic #relationships with people you can lean on, #learn from and #encourage during the tough times. ☑️ Share your #story. Share the #successes and #failures, the #struggles and the #triumphs. The #journey of community development work is hard. We need to #hear the stories of those traveling alongside us and we need to tell our #stories to others. I am encouraged that so many amazing #projects, #leaders and community activists are working across this nation to make their #neighborhoods, towns and #cities places where everyone can #thrive. Many thanks to all of you tireless #warriors doing the work day in and day out. I see you and I am #inspired by you. Community Development Professionals, LLC Community Development Professionals Center for Community Revitalization

Getting Started with Welcoming: Resources for Community Foundations 📚⬇️ Alongside our partner CFLeads, we hosted a community of practice for #CommunityFoundations in 2024. Fifteen participants spent months deepening their #welcoming and #belonging work. What did they learn? 🤝 As local leaders, community foundations can play multiple roles to advance belonging in their communities, such as funder, convener, champion, or partner. 📖 Community foundations can lean on existing frameworks and resources, like the Welcoming Standard and SDGs, to effectively respond to demographic changes and migration. 💡 Having time to reflect and interact with peers is invaluable for community leaders who want to connect what’s happening in their communities with the bigger picture. Dive into more insights from leaders including Jessica Wurtz at Community Foundation of the Gunnison Valley, Jonathan Cohen at Greater Worcester Community Foundation, and Brandi Yee at ACT for Alexandria: https://lnkd.in/eKxvsTDU