Communities in Transition – Trust for Civic Life

Community Builders Hub

Neighbors helping neighbors: A Civic Hub in New Hampshire’s North Country connects people, tools, and resources for hyper-local needs.

In Pennsylvania’s Cambria and Somerset counties, a growing network of residents and partners work together to shape the region’s future.

A community foundation serving three Kentucky counties brings residents, partners, and local leaders together to strengthen civic life.

In a rapidly changing Indiana county, a foundation bridges differences across rural and urban communities for shared collective action

In America’s second-most rural state, Maine Community Foundation connects diverse communities across a state that’s “one big, small town.”

It all started with the 1980s farm crisis. Now, SMIF helps Minnesota communities ensure vibrant opportunities for future generations.

In North Dakota communities with fewer than 1,000 residents, Strengthen ND creates connections people need for self-directed change.

Across Vermont, VCF closes the opportunity gap and strengthens civic life through local leadership and investments in a changing state.

In Washington’s Yakima Valley, YVCF is building the civic infrastructure and youth leadership the county needs to thrive long-term.

By Michele | September 16, 2025

The Community Resilience Corps are uniting local partners to address capacity gaps in the rural Texas High Plains.