Our Approach

Our Mission

To promote opportunity and dignity through thoughtful policy and the power of community.

Our Vision

A world where everyone has the opportunity to flourish. 

Our Values

Solutions, Not Bandaids: We focus on upstream root causes rather than downstream symptoms.

Brick by Brick: We pave pathways to opportunity, one policy at a time.

All Hands, All Voices: We link arms and show up as our most hardworking, committed selves.

Hopeful Disruption: We spark positive change by redefining "normal.”

Issues are Human: We put policy over politics and focus on issues that are human, not left or right.

Real Good for Real People: We focus on impacting “the one,” not just passing the policy. 

Our Founder’s Story

Why use policy to do good?

  • Statewide Impact: One policy can help thousands or millions across the state, from urban centers to rural towns.

  • Upstream Solution: It tackles the root causes rather than the symptoms of problems.

  • Systemic Change: Unlike short-term programs or services, it changes systems and structures, not just individual behaviors.

  • Legitimacy: Policy has the power and backing of law, increasing compliance and effectiveness. 

  • Collaboration: It encourages diverse stakeholders to work together for a common good.

  • Permanence: Policy can create foundational change built to last beyond political or leadership shifts.

Thoughtful Policy + The Power of Community = Lasting Impact 

When we focus on shifting culture as much as passing laws, because true impact happens when policy and community move forward together.

Our Policy Pathway

    • Gather stories from community members to understand issues firsthand

    • Engage community members, experts and on-the-ground leaders

    • Analyze research and data

    • Expand ideas into actionable solutions

    • Build legislative and community support

    • Leverage strategic partnerships to strengthen impact

    • Engage lawmakers and build champions

    • Create a groundswell of public support

    • Equip communities with practical tools and support

    • Ensure smooth policy rollout with hands-on guidance

    • Track outcomes and effectiveness

    • Adjust policies based on feedback and emerging needs

    • Showcase impact to build support and attract resources