Community Impact Hub
Community and Economic Development
How do we increase development that benefits all members of our community?
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Impact Team Scope
Projects within this Impact Area will include efforts that increase economic opportunity. Our work will improve quality of life and build wealth in our community. We seek to support projects that prepare local people to secure high-quality jobs and start or expand new enterprises.
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Andy Walker
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Pardon Hub Essential Documents
As a research volunteer for the Crawford County Clean Slate Initiative, Gary was able to familiarize, broaden his connections, and use research based on Pennsylvania's Clean Slate Law to better the process for assisting certain formerly incarcerated individuals in Crawford County.Learn More
Non-profit Change Models and Gap Analysis / The Rebirth and Rebranding of FCCA
Hannah's summer 2023 project aimed to aid the Family & Community Christian Association (FCCA) in rebranding efforts.Learn More
Meadville Housing Plan
Two students worked on a project to collect data to provide a clear picture of the housing needs in the City of Meadville.Learn More
Grant Writing Partnership Feasibility and Design
During the 2023 summer research session, NealyClare examined the feasibility of and designed a program for a partnership between the City of Meadville and Allegheny College in which students would be trained in grant research, grant-writing, and data collection so they could volunteer their services to benefit local nonprofits.Learn More
Website and Marketing for FCCA
Daniel focused on aiding the Family & Community Christian Association (FCCA) in revamping their website for improved functionality and user experience.Learn More
Community Voices – A Mixed-Methods Replication Study
Despite several decades of scholarship on the positive impacts of CE on undergraduate students and faculty, only recently have studies focused on community partners' perspectives, with even more limited research in rural communities.Learn More
Common Roots Workforce Development Program
Common Roots' is a nonprofit organization trying to create affordable, accessible, and sustainable housing in Meadville.Learn More