What is Community Capacity?

Community Capacity is a community's ability to define and solve their own problems
(Doug Easterling, The Colorado Trust).
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Why is Community Capacity Important?

Building community capacity means building communities.

Communities that are able to understand issues, develop solutions, and create change are better able to build healthier and safer environments.
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Welcome to the Center for Community Capacity

Welcome to the Center for Community Capacity!  The Center is a non-profit dedicated to enhancing the capacity of communities in Louisiana.

Within this site you will find a directory of Louisiana community organizations, what we do for communities, and resources and tools to assist in building capacity. We are constantly trying to improve this site and we appreicate your feedback.

CCC Resource Spotlight

Implementing Health Programs
Checklist for the effective implementation of health promotion programs.

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CCC Community Spotlight On: Renaissance Home for Youth

Address:
PO Box 7997
Alexandria, LA 71306

Parish: Rapides

Phone: (318) 473-0530
Fax: (318) 473-8866
Email: rhy@mymis.net

Organization Type: Non-Profit
Areas Of Interest: Provides juvenile support services for the Rapides Parish Justice System.
Organization Strengths: Provide secure detention, home detention, group home, shelter care, and after care.

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