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“The Innovation Center is particularly good at understanding and engaging young people around issues of sexuality, ethnicity, class, and other experiences of diversity. They see each issue as fundamental to who young people are and who they will become as adults.”

— Stephen T. Russell, Associate Professor, Division of Family Studies and Human Development, University of Arizona

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The tools and resources below offer strategies and lessons from the field on identifying the unique strengths within any community as a foundation for creating lasting change—both in the community and in the individuals of all ages who participate in these efforts.

Building Community: A Tool Kit for Youth and Adults in Charting Assets and Creating Change.

This 234-page facilitator’s handbook makes it possible for individuals and groups everywhere to bring an asset-based approach to creating positive change in their communities. Filled with concrete activities and real-life case studies, the Building Community Tool Kit provides practical information about creating youth-adult partnerships, mapping assets, creating community visions and plans, and mobilizing local change. Training and technical assistance are available.

Download Overview Section
Download Samples from Building Readiness Section
Download Samples from Visioning & Planning Section
Download Samples from Moving to Action Section

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Creating Change: How Organizations Connect with Youth, Build Communities, and Strengthen Themselves

This booklet explores the complex links between youth development, community engagement, and social justice. The Innovation Center has been studying these links through partnerships with local and national organizations, universities, foundations, and businesses. We are learning what works in big cities, small towns, and rural communities. The stories in this book highlight the work of our partners to engage, empower, and strengthen young people and their communities.

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