Community Leadership

Thriving communities are connected communities. Collaborating on neighborhood development builds social cohesion, which builds up safety, resilience, and political effectiveness. HANDS convenes residents to set investment priorities through neighborhood planning, recognize leadership, and share opportunities for building health and wealth.

• Community Leadership Awards

• For nearly 25 years, HANDS has recognized local leaders boldly pursuing brighter futures for Greater Orange

• Learn more about our event, winners, and opportunities to support local leaders

• Neighborhood Planning

• By bringing together Greater Orange residents to co-create a Neighborhood Revitalization Plan, HANDS can access state funding to invest in housing and economic development

• Learn more about this process and see current plans guiding local investment

• Supporters + Partners

• Transforming what’s possible for a community is a group project! 

• Learn more about our investors and partners in building health and wealth in Greater Orange