Promising Practices
The Promising Practices database informs professionals and community members about documented approaches to improving community health and quality of life.
The ultimate goal is to support the systematic adoption, implementation, and evaluation of successful programs, practices, and policy changes. The database provides carefully reviewed, documented, and ranked practices that range from good ideas to evidence-based practices.
Learn more about the ranking methodology.
Filed under Good Idea, Community / Crime & Crime Prevention, Adults, Urban
The mission of Community United Against Violence is to prevent and respond to violence against and within LGBTQQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning) communities.
Filed under Good Idea, Health / Health Care Access & Quality, Adults, Urban
The goal of CHANCE is to facilitate a connection between mental health services and homeless individuals.
Filed under Effective Practice, Health / Physical Activity, Children, Teens, Adults, Families
The goal of Cooking Matters is to empower families by providing them with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to prepare healthy and affordable meals.
Filed under Good Idea, Economy / Investment & Personal Finance, Adults, Urban
The mission of Credit Builders Alliance is to help low and moderate income individuals build their credit and access conventional financing.
Filed under Good Idea, Environmental Health / Built Environment, Children, Teens
The goal of the D.C. Schoolyard Greening program is to increase and improve schoolyard green spaces in order to promote ecological literacy and environmental stewardship among students, teachers, parents and the community.
Filed under Good Idea, Community / Domestic Violence & Abuse, Children, Women, Men, Families
The mission of the Domestic Violence Intervention Program is to end domestic violence through support, advocacy, shelter and education.
Filed under Effective Practice, Environmental Health / Toxins & Contaminants, Children, Teens, Adults
To restore the Elizabeth River to the highest practical level of environmental quality through government, business and community partnerships.
Filed under Good Idea, Health / Older Adults, Older Adults
The goal of the Evergreen Action Nutrition program is to prevent chronic diseases and encourage health eating and nutrition among seniors in the community.
Filed under Effective Practice, Health / Alcohol & Drug Use, Teens
The goal of this program is to prevent tobacco and alcohol abuse among adolescents.
Filed under Effective Practice, Health / Physical Activity, Children, Teens, Families
The goal of the Fit Community initiative is to recognize communities that are making better quality of life a real priority by granting them awards to help in the implementation of community interventions targeting physical activity and healthy eating.