GOALs Initiative

The MACDC GOALs Initiative - Growing Opportunities, Assets, and Leaders across the Commonwealth - sets specific numeric targets that CDCs hope to achieve in six areas of community development and then measures our annual progress toward those goals. This report highlights the amazing progress that CDCs have made over the past year and prior years.

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A 21st Century Vision

As the community development world evolves, can CDCs stay ahead of the curve? Joe Kriesberg reflects on this and provides some insight and actions.

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Mel King Institute

The Mel King Institute fosters vibrant and thriving Massachusetts communities by advancing the skills, knowledge and leadership ability of professional practitioners and volunteer leaders in the community development field.  We leverage collaborative educational partnerships that increase access, encourage innovation, and promote and institutionalize systemic success.

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