National Partners

Community Capacity Development and its National Technical Assistance Efforts fostering the strengths and resilience of communities across the nation by focusing on their assets and building capacities for sustainable growth and development.

We pride ourselves on our national and international recognition for providing top-notch training and technical assistance.

What sets our programs apart is our collaborative approach, tailored specifically to individuals like you who are dedicated to fostering growth and serving their neighborhoods and communities. Our training sessions are meticulously crafted to empower participants to achieve their fullest potential, aiming to elevate individuals to their highest levels of capability and impact.

Demetrius Similien

National Coordinator

Our Executive Director, K Bain was in Geneva, Switzerland representing CCD at the Unarmed Civilian Protection Accompaniment (UCP/A) International Gathering, the first global gathering of UCP/A practitioners, their community partners, researchers and allies.

Collaborating to advance the UCP/A Community of Practice by creating opportunities to grapple with shared issues, explore creative solutions, and build relationships with colleagues working around the world, our ED had the opportunity to connect with leaders from around the world. Read More

Geneva, Switzerland

CCD Canvasses Minneapolis

At our organization, we specialize in community asset mapping, identifying and leveraging the unique strengths and resources within each community to drive positive change. Through collaborative efforts with local organizations, we facilitate the building of organizational capacity, providing support and resources to enhance their effectiveness and impact. Read More

“Core-5” Member of the White House Community violence intervention collaborative

Community capacity Development becomes “Core-5” member of the White House Community violence intervention collaborative (CVIC). This is an initiative launched by the Biden-Harris Administration that convenes Mayors, grassroot community violence intervention (CVI) organizations, national funders and federal agencies to strengthen and enhance the capacity of community – based violence intervention organizations to serve as a complimentary strategy to policing in reducing violence and create safe communities.

Community Capacity Development with CVIC will engage 64 grassroots CVI organizations, across 16 jurisdictions to execute a comprehensive national training and technical assistance and support programs.


CIVIC JURISDICTIONS

  • Austin

  • Detroit

  • Miami-Dade

  • Rapid City

  • Baltimore

  • King Country

  • Minneapolis

  • St. Louis

  • Baton Rouge

  • Los Angeles

  • Newark

  • St. Paul

  • Atlanta

  • Chicago

  • Memphis

  • Philadelphia

  • Washington DC

Community Capacity Development is anchoring this CVIC national initiative with Hyphen, Community Based Public Health Safety Collective, (CBPS) the Health Alliance for violence intervention (HAVI), the National Institute for Criminal Justice Reform,(NICJR), and Cities United (CU).

CCD Visits Newburgh Youthbuild

Executive Director K Bain and the dedicated team at CCD had the privilege of visiting BLK Hudson and LYNC Lounge in Newburgh, where they were introduced to the transformative work of Newburgh Youthbuild. Led by visionary founder Melanie Collins, Newburgh Youthbuild is making waves in the community by providing invaluable opportunities for underserved youth. Read More

CCD Team at “Stronger Together” in Philadelphia

We believe in the power of collaboration and strategic planning to address complex challenges and maximize opportunities for growth. By bringing together stakeholders from diverse backgrounds and sectors, we work towards common goals and create synergies that lead to transformative outcomes. Read More

CVIC Peer Exchange TTA

Thanks to the Biden Harris White House CVIC Peer Exchange initiative, Community Capacity Development led a peer exchange session, in collaboration with our esteemed partners at New Life Centers.

During this session, we delved into the Human Justice approach, showcasing the synergistic use of the Sustainable Growth Plan (SGP) alongside community-based asset mapping. Together, we facilitated the creation of actionable development goals for organizations from Chicago and Minneapolis, as well as individuals.

Moreover, the exchange provided a platform for the leadership of New Life Centers to share insights into their remarkable development journey. They offered valuable lessons on cultivating and mobilizing the Chicago community, highlighting some of their most effective practices.

Power of Collaboration

We believe in the power of collaboration and strategic planning to address complex challenges and maximize opportunities for growth. By bringing together stakeholders from diverse backgrounds and sectors, we work towards common goals and create synergies that lead to transformative outcomes.

Lets Collaborate

Volunteer enhancement is at the heart of our work, as we recognize the invaluable contributions of volunteers in driving community initiatives forward. Through training, support, and recognition programs, we empower volunteers to become catalysts for change and active participants in community development efforts.

Join us in our mission to strengthen communities, build capacity, and create lasting positive change. Together, we can unlock the full potential of every community and make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.

This survey aims to gather information from community-based organizations dealing with Human Justice and Healing work (anti-violence, mentoring, restorative justice i.e.) work. Please provide accurate details to help in fostering collaborations and partnerships.

Let's move beyond symbolic gestures, beyond the seasonal photo ops. True change is a year-round commitment.

-K.Bain