Launched a new phase of the Intersections Initiative to foster inclusive, equitable development.

Prevention Institute and the St. Joseph Fund launched a new phase of the Intersections Initiative in South King County (WA) focused on equitable development and community wellbeing. Building on lessons learned from the work of coalitions in California, we explored the potential to scale the Intersections approach to new communities, beginning in the state of Washington. PI conducted a landscape analysis, resulting in the engagement of seven community-based organization (CBO) partners who had experience and insight in working with historically disadvantaged communities in the area. During the ensuing planning phase, PI and the CBOs assessed root causes of displacement, discussed the challenges of working upstream, and identified and uplifted community strengths and opportunities. As a result, the group expressed a desire for ongoing partnership to develop a collective vision for health equity and racial justice and advance a collective policy agenda in South King County.

Funder: St. Joseph Fund.

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