Practical and Proven
We’re seeing a revolution in how people think about poverty. What started with one bold idea has resulted in over four decades of on-the-ground results.
We serve those who serve:
Unlock Breakthrough Insights With Better Diagnostics.
Why are some communities thriving while others are stuck? A smart strategy starts with an accurate picture of what is happening and where action can make the biggest difference.
Introducing the powerful
Flourishing Neighborhood Index
Seminars & Workshops
Find the right opportunities for you and your team to experience hands-on training on a variety of topics.
Open House
Join people from all over the country for a two-day introduction to our community development model and methodology.
Curriculum
Learn from experienced movement leaders through the eye-opening video courses in our Lupton Center School.
Place Matters: Civic Infrastructure & Credible Leadership
As the training and consulting arm of Focused Community Strategies, we believe that social cohesion is a powerful indicator of neighborhood flourishing. Social cohesion is connected to the concept of working, living, and playing in the same space. Neighborhoods with...
The Neighborhood-Centric City
How can we alleviate material poverty in areas that have experienced decades of chronic disinvestment? It’s an important question – and one that many thoughtful, passionate people have addressed over the decades. For us at FCS, the answer lies in place-based...
What is a Flourishing Neighborhood?
We often talk about flourishing neighborhoods…but what exactly do we mean? It’s not just a pleasant phrase – our view of flourishing neighborhoods is a well-defined concept that we use to power our mission at Focused Community Strategies. The concept of a flourishing...
Racial Equity is More Than a Priority
Recently, we’ve determined five priorities to guide FCS. Within these priorities, which will help align our work for the year, we determined not to include the idea of racial equity. At first glance, that seems very surprising. However, we’ve made a commitment to view...