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.

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CCC Community Spotlight On: Maison Des Ami of Louisiana

Address:
PO Box 2066
Baton Rouge, LA 70821

Parish: East Baton Rouge

Phone: (225) 343-3827

Organization Type: Non-Profit
Areas Of Interest: Maison des Ami of Louisiana is a 501©(3) human services agency operating a licensed board and care facility providing transitional housing to adult men and women suffering with chromic mental illnesses in Baton Rouge.
Organization Strengths: Our strengths include: medical monitoring, 24 hour supervision, an alternative to institutional life, and an opportunity to develop skill to foster independent living.

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