Empowering Underrepresented Communities Through Self-Sufficiency and Co-Governance
At Communities For Generations, Inc. (CFG), we believe that lasting solutions to racial and economic injustice must be led by those most affected. Our bottom-up, community-driven approach shifts power, resources, and decision-making into the hands of residents. By fostering self-sufficiency and collective action, we are transforming inequitable systems to create thriving communities.
Empowering Underrepresented Communities Through Self-Sufficiency and Co-Governance
At Communities For Generations, Inc. (CFG), we believe that lasting solutions to racial and economic injustice must be led by those most affected. Our bottom-up, community-driven approach shifts power, resources, and decision-making into the hands of residents. By fostering self-sufficiency and collective action, we are transforming inequitable systems to create thriving communities.
Our Mission: Cultural Restoration and Civic Literacy
Communities for Generations, Inc. empowers underrepresented communities through cultural restoration, civic literacy and a community economic development framework that promotes self-sufficiency and co-governance. By uniting mission-aligned organizations, we amplify impact and drive lasting change. We provide the knowledge and strategies necessary for meaningful change. Our mission is rooted in:
Self-Sufficiency – Equipping communities with tools and resources to foster long-term economic stability and independence.
Co-Governance – Ensuring that decision-making power is shared among residents, local institutions, and other stakeholders to create sustainable solutions.
Equitable Resource Distribution – Advocating for fair access to essential services such as education, healthcare and career planning to eliminate systemic barriers.
Our Mission: Cultural Restoration and Civic Literacy
Communities for Generations, Inc. empowers underrepresented communities through cultural restoration, civic literacy and a community economic development framework that promotes self-sufficiency and co-governance. By uniting mission-aligned organizations, we amplify impact and drive lasting change. We provide the knowledge and strategies necessary for meaningful change. Our mission is rooted in:
Self-Sufficiency – Equipping communities with tools and resources to foster long-term economic stability and independence.
Co-Governance – Ensuring that decision-making power is shared among residents, local institutions, and other stakeholders to create sustainable solutions.
Equitable Resource Distribution – Advocating for fair access to essential services such as education, healthcare and career planning to eliminate systemic barriers.
Community Economic Development Initiatives
CFG unites residents, local businesses, schools, health and housing providers, nonprofits and institutions, and local government to drive transformative solutions. Our approach focuses on:
Universal Framework
Adherence to a bottom-up planning process that promotes civic literacy, co-governance and self-sufficiency for underserved communities
Community Economic Development
Addressing systemic issues like health disparities and education gaps and equipping residents for long-term stability and generational prosperity
Cross-Sector Collaboration
Partnering with community advocates, including universities, community action agencies and development corporations, to amplify community voices and drive impact
Political Literacy & Advocacy
Strengthening civic engagement to influence policy and local governance
Community Economic Development Initiatives
CFG unites residents, local businesses, schools, health and housing providers, nonprofits and institutions, and local government to drive transformative solutions. Our approach focuses on:
Universal Framework
Adherence to a bottom-up planning process that promotes civic literacy, co-governance and self-sufficiency for underserved communities
Community Economic Development
Addressing systemic issues like health disparities and education gaps and equipping residents for long-term stability and generational prosperity
Cross-Sector Collaboration
Partnering with community advocates, including universities, community action agencies and development corporations, to amplify community voices and drive impact
Political Literacy & Advocacy
Strengthening civic engagement to influence policy and local governance
Political Literacy & Advocacy Programs
Using W8CED Think Tank’s Power in Practice: A Bottom-Up Approach to Community Economic Development framework, we are shifting how communities respond to economic inequity. Through data sovereignty, grassroots organizing and policy engagement, we provide actionable insights into the realities and priorities of New Haven, CT and Ward 8 DC residents.
Annual Community Economic Development Summit
Bringing together residents, thought leaders and other community stakeholders to drive sustainable solutions.
SAGE Civic Institute
Turning lifelong learners into civic leaders who shape the future of their communities.
Health & Wellness Initiatives
Honoring ancestral wisdom and holistic practices to strengthen communities through emotional, spiritual, and physical wellbeing.
Political Literacy & Advocacy Programs
Using W8CED Think Tank’s Power in Practice: A Bottom-Up Approach to Community Economic Development framework, we are shifting how communities respond to economic inequity. Through data sovereignty, grassroots organizing and policy engagement, we provide actionable insights into the realities and priorities of New Haven, CT and Ward 8 DC residents.
Annual Community Economic Development Summit
Bringing together residents, thought leaders and other community stakeholders to drive sustainable solutions.
SAGE Civic Institute
Turning lifelong learners into civic leaders who shape the future of their communities.
Health & Wellness Initiatives
Honoring ancestral wisdom and holistic practices to strengthen communities through emotional, spiritual, and physical wellbeing.
Wealth-Building Strategies for Generational Prosperity
We challenge traditional power structures by decentralizing decision-making and promoting cooperative ownership models. Through our annual CED Summit, we foster collaboration, strengthen community power, and advance a shared vision of equity and justice.
Wealth-Building Strategies for Generational Prosperity
We challenge traditional power structures by decentralizing decision-making and promoting cooperative ownership models. Through our annual CED Summit, we foster collaboration, strengthen community power, and advance a shared vision of equity and justice.
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Join Us in Transforming Communities
CFG is more than an organization—it’s a movement. We are actively designing the systems needed to sustain economic and racial justice for generations. Through collective action, holistic education, and strategic advocacy, we are pioneering a new model for resident-led transformation.
Get Involved – Attend our events, workshops, and initiatives.
Support Our Work – Donate to help sustain and expand our impact.
Partner With Us – Collaborate with us to drive systemic change.
Together, we can create a future shaped by the voices, needs, and leadership of the community. Be part of the change today.
Join Us in Transforming Communities
CFG is more than an organization—it’s a movement. We are actively designing the systems needed to sustain economic and racial justice for generations. Through collective action, holistic education, and strategic advocacy, we are pioneering a new model for resident-led transformation.
Get Involved – Attend our events, workshops, and initiatives.
Support Our Work – Donate to help sustain and expand our impact.
Partner With Us – Collaborate with us to drive systemic change.
Together, we can create a future shaped by the voices, needs, and leadership of the community. Be part of the change today.
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