Amid increasing partisanship across the nation, neighborhood-based organizations have become beacons of stability, uniting local, school, and non-profit leaders to ensure that students and families are educated, safe, housed, and healthy. By leveraging deep community connections and fostering innovative partnerships among diverse stakeholders, these “backbone” groups deliver holistic support to those who need it most. Learn more how local action can overcome national gridlock by focusing on meeting community goals, creating tangible outcomes, and providing vital support to families in need.