Ashanti Bryant, MSW, MEd serves as the Education Director at AmplifyGR. AmplifyGR a nonprofit organization in the Boston Square/Cottage Grove/Madison Square neighborhoods. We are working hand-in-hand with residents and community partners around the goals of 1) bringing economic opportunities to the neighborhood and connecting existing/emerging entrepreneurs with resources; 2) making every effort to have residents afford to stay in their homes & in their neighborhood as well as bring additional quality and affordable housing opportunities to the community; 3) supporting stronger outcomes at...
Overview
How does holistic community revitalization work? What does it require? Tackling such complex, deeply-rooted issues as intergenerational poverty, unsafe environments, high crime, and failing schools presents many challenges. One solution- and the basis for the Purpose Built Communities model—is a coordinated holistic approach based on quality and focused on sustainability.
