Ron Dwyer-Voss believes a focus on assets, rather than needs, is the best way to foster community-driven change. Dwyer-Voss, the owner and founder of Pacific Community Solutions, gave a guest ...

Communities across the world have been transformed through Asset Based Community Development (ABCD), a strength-based approach to change. ABCD builds community from ...

Community coaches work with local groups to support asset-based community development. Coaches empower community groups to reach their goals, connect the community with resources or expertise, provide ...

According to social entrepreneur Zita Cobb, “the answers are always in the place.” Cobb is renowned globally as a true innovator in place-based economic development. She has been recognized for her ...

The partners in strengths-based service are students, faculty, staff, alumni and the community. Influenced by the fields of asset-based community development and positive psychology, especially the ...

Building a new clean energy economy will require mining for minerals used in renewable energy technologies, creating a mining boom that policymakers should leverage by helping affected communities ...