February 2024 | Lupton Center

February 2024

Rooted in Place, Centered on People

February 22, 2024 Our training and consulting team has the pleasure of traveling the country to meet people doing inspiring work in their communities. Today, you’ll get to meet some of those people: Darian and Yolanda Colbert from Cohesion Network in Allentown, Pennsylvania. We’re so...

Proximity Matters

February 15, 2024 At FCS, we anchor our work on a number of Big Ideas. One of the most important ideas is the concept of place. We believe that proximity matters. We believe that neighborhood revitalization isn’t just about programs or giving – it’s about neighborhood engagement. It’s...

Our Big Idea for Housing

February 8, 2024 It is no secret that the United States is in the midst of a housing crisis. It is all but impossible to find quality housing that is affordable and located in healthy neighborhoods. This is not just a challenge for those living below the federal poverty line. Working...

Empowering Youth

February 1, 2024 Some of the most significant work that we do at FCS is small, quiet, and often goes unnoticed outside of the neighborhood. One of those crucial works is walking alongside children and teenagers. Empowering youth is part of our key pillar of Neighborhood Engagement at...