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Building Community through Holistic Strategy: A Story from a Seattle Immigrant Suburb

NonProfit Quarterly

The organization was formed a little over 20 years ago, in February 2002, when resident leaders came together to support their unique and culturally diverse neighborhood: White Center , WA. The White Center Community Development Association (White Center CDA), where I work, is deeply engaged in this community building work.

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Public Land for Public Good: Preserving Miami’s Dominican Neighborhood

NonProfit Quarterly

As everyone knows, things can move slowly in municipal government. While our city is known for its ethnic and cultural diversity, the truth is just about every one of our ethnic enclaves has faced a similar battle—and lost. It is one thing to fight back, but the community needs a long-term plan to thrive.