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Practitioners Institute

We’ve learned a lot about place-based, cradle-to-career programs. At Practitioners Institute, we share our hard-earned wisdom to help you implement solutions in your community.

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Pathways to Mobility: William Julius Wilson Institute Hosts Fourth Annual Power of Place Convening in San Diego

In 2021, the inaugural Power of Place convening hosted by William Julius Wilson Institute (WJWI) at Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ)...

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William Julius Wilson Institute’s Education Leaders Design Fellowship Empowers School Leaders to Transform Their Communities

More than 12 million children in the U.S. live in poverty — a challenge no single institution can solve alone....

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William Julius Wilson Institute Launches Mayors’ Neighborhood Academy to Help Leaders Fight Poverty in Their Cities

When it comes to fighting poverty, mayors play a pivotal role. They shape policies, set budgets, and oversee essential city...

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It Takes a Village: William Julius Wilson Institute Hosts Third Annual Power of Place Convening

Kwame Owusu-Kesse stood on stage at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach, kicking off Power of Place before hundreds of cross-sector leaders,...

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William Julius Wilson Institute Field-Building Work

Field-Building Activities Through field-building activities, William Julius Wilson Institute establishes standards of practice, as well as convenes, coordinates, and catalyzes...

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William Julius Wilson Institute Resources

Power of Place: A Gathering of Leaders Hosted by the WIlliam Julius Wilson Institute, Power of Place: A Gathering of...

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Our Impact

We have a generation of proof that our pioneering model can transform lives and communities. Discover HCZ's impact.

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HCZ Invests in You: Wellness and Financial Benefits to Build Success

At Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ), we have an audacious goal: end intergenerational poverty in Central Harlem and communities across the...

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