The Collaborative brings together change-makers to positively impact the health and well-being of communities in the South Hills and Lower Mon Valley of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. An initiative and investment of the Jefferson Regional Foundation, the Collaborative provides a platform for collaboration, connection, networking, and learning opportunities among local organizations.
Community Impact
The Collaborative works to create agile, healthy, and sustainable communities for diverse populations throughout the Jefferson service area. It serves as an incubator for powerful ideas and promising practices; improves the capacity of community-serving organizations; and facilitates collective action that advances community aspirations.
Want to Join the Collaborative?
Community-based organizations — as well as municipal, church, and school district leaders – are invited to join.
Recent Blog Posts
Jefferson Community Collaborative: Time Ahead – JRF Strategic Plan, Grantmaking & Nonpartisan Voter Engagement
The Fall 2024 Collaborative Kickoff meeting brought nearly seventy Collaborative partners to...
Jefferson Community Collaborative: The Landscape of DEI and Implications for Community Practice
The second Collaborative meeting of 2024 brought nearly seventy Collaborative partners to the...
Jefferson Community Collaborative: Nonprofits and Advocacy
The first Collaborative meeting of 2024 brought nearly 120 Collaborative partners to Commonwealth...
Activities & Initiatives
The Collaborative convenes throughout the year, hosts smaller action teams to develop grassroots solutions to community challenges, and offers capacity building and skill development opportunities for partner organizations.
Community Resources
The Collaborative serves as a hub of resources for local organizations seeking to connect and collaborate. Key resources include the Jefferson Community Directory, the Jefferson Votes initiative, and more!
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