P&P December 2015

Partnering for Communities How one organization is leveraging collaboration for the good of communities

By Elizabeth Leiviska Foreward by Susan Dreyfus

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uman services is in a world of volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity, but this is also a time of unprecedented opportu- nity for us to get underneath root causes and truly make sure more

people have equal access and opportunity to reach their full potential. Rapid change is occurring in science and technology, demographics related to age and ethnicity are significantly shifting, and the demand for impact and integrated services has never been greater. Are we ready to seize this unprecedented moment? The Alliance for Strong Families and Communities has a remarkable national network of more than 450 private nonprofit human service organizations. I am honored that our board of directors includes Tracy Wareing Evans, execu- tive director of APHSA, and I am proud to serve as a member of APHSA’s governing board. The Alliance is energized to partner with APHSA in moving the human services value curve from dream to reality by being excellent in our work and by generating resources with our public- sector colleagues. Together, we are a mighty force.

Illustration via Veer

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