Community Change, formerly the Center for Community Change (CCC), is a progressivecommunity organizing group active in the United States.[2] It was founded in 1968 in response to civil rights concerns of the 1960s and to honor Robert F. Kennedy.[3][4] The organization's stated mission is "To build the power and capacity of low-income people, especially low-income people of color, to change the policies and institutions that impact their lives."[5]
Community Change generally works in low-income areas, especially within communities of color, and attempts to create resident-based groups to work on local issues of concern. The organization sponsors internships and training programs in several areas, including community organizing, service learning, union organizing, electoral engagement, and youth/student organizing.[6] The organization provides resources for grassroots groups including campaign strategy, funding and social media strategy. In 2004, through the collaboration with immigrant groups, Community Change organized the Fair Immigration Reform Movement that "empowered immigrants to speak out".[7] Community Change has helped to create government programs like the Community Reinvestment Act and the food stamps program.[8]
^Epstein Korten, Alice (2009). Change Philanthropy: Candid Stories of Foundations Maximizing Results through Social Justice. John Wiley & Sons. p. 277. ISBN9780470522110.
^Odekon, Mehmet (2006). Encyclopedia of World Poverty, Volume 1. SAGE Publications. p. 134. ISBN9781452265186.
^"Mission". Center for Community Change. Retrieved 25 March 2025.
^Warren, Dorian; Praeli, Lorella. "Rising With Resilience"(PDF). Community Change. Archived(PDF) from the original on 2022-07-16. Retrieved 2022-07-17.
