The Collaborative's mission is to end poverty and disrupt persistent community violence.

We believe that by developing and delivering innovative education/training pathways, employment opportunities, healthcare, legal, climate, and policy advocacy, and other related community programs, the Collaborative will increase wealth attainment, entrepreneurship and employment, promote positive health and wellness outcomes, lower incidents of domestic/community violence, and reduce recidivism, leading to stable, healthy, and economically vibrant neighborhoods.