Establish a social enterprise to generate jobs and revenue

Neighborhoods with high levels of people living below the NPPS supply relatively few jobs, resulting in limited economic opportunity.

Establish a business that trains and employs community members who are otherwise faced with barriers to employment.

To get started:

  1. Evaluate services needed in a select community, as well as your organization's capacity.

  2. Recruit a leader from your internal membership or hire an individual with an entrepreneurial spirit, relevant experience, and commitment to the cause.

  3. Develop a business plan that includes fundraising, ongoing evaluation, and specific use of profits.

Best Practices / Innovative Programs

The Bible Center Church of Pittsburgh, PA operates the Everyday Café in the Homewood neighborhood. The café also serves as a public meeting space with free Internet and trains and employs neighborhood youth. All café profits go back into local organizations focusing on education, youth development, and entrepreneurship.

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