Community Building

At Main Street Project, we've learned that when community members focus on their strengths, they increase their capacity for problem solving. It's a long-term, movement building approach that supports change from the inside out.

In the communities we work with, we build relationships and networks, work hand-in-hand with local organizations, support and train current and future leaders, and use culturally competent and linguistically accessible tools. Our goal is to create a culture of civic participation -- giving residents of all ages, cultures, economic and immigration status the opportunity to more fully participate in all aspects of community life.

The work

• 2010 Census Outreach
  With congressional representation and more than $400 billion in national funding at stake, we're collaborating with many other organizations to make sure that everyone is counted. A mutli-language community census guide, a train-the-trainer conference and special events is part of the campaign.

• The Common Threads Project
  Working with Cultural Diversity Resources and PEPP (People Escaping Poverty Project), we're helping organizations in the Fargo-Moorhead area connect with immigrants and refugees as they look for opportunities to become more involved in their community. Download the fact sheet (PDF).