Who We Are
The Pontiac Collective Impact Partnership convenes a diverse set of residents, stakeholders, organizations, and leaders to improve quality of life by addressing the most pressing issues our community faces.
Utilizing a shared leadership framework, we focus on Thriving Neighborhoods and Cradle to Career Readiness pathways.
Our Thriving Neighborhoods leaders are working to improve:
- Safety
- Blight
- Housing
- Parks and public spaces
Our Cradle to Career Readiness leaders are working to support:
- Kindergarten readiness
- Third grade literacy
- Eight grade math
- High school graduation
- Post-secondary education and training for career success
Our Vision
Pontiac is a community where everyone has equitable opportunities to thrive.
Our Mission
Together, with residents at the center, we are the individuals, families, businesses, and organizations of Pontiac working to lift up the voices of our diverse community to ensure all have the access, opportunities, and resources needed to thrive.
Our Values
Collaboration
We work with the community and partner organizations, building trust, leveraging their wisdom and resources, to achieve shared objectives and to amplify our collective impact.
Inclusion
We respect differences in individuals and believe that we can harness the diversity of collective experiences, perspectives, and opinions for greater impact.
Impact
We seek effective, community driven solutions that address the root causes of existing systemic inequities and have measurable and sustainable outcomes.
Innovation
We look for bold ideas and novel approaches.
Integrity
We hold ourselves and our partners accountable to high standards of organizational integrity and responsible stewardship of resources entrusted to us.
Our Story
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