Purpose Built Communities

Healthcare systems do more than treat patients. They can help transform neighborhoods.

Across the country, healthcare anchor institutions are playing a growing role in community development, investing beyond clinical care to support stronger, healthier neighborhoods.

Leaders from the Healthcare Anchor Network shared how hospitals and health systems are partnering with Community Quarterback Organizations to align resources, deepen impact, and respond to community needs in more holistic ways.

This conversation highlighted what strong partnerships look like in practice and the range of investments that can support neighborhood transformation, from housing to workforce to community wellbeing.

The takeaway is clear: when healthcare systems engage as long-term partners, they can help create the conditions for healthier communities to take root and thrive.

What could it look like to partner more deeply with local schools? Not just support them, but help shape what’s possible.

Strong schools are at the center of thriving neighborhoods, and deeper collaboration can unlock new opportunities for students and families.

Leaders shared how Lift Orlando partnered with Transcend Education to reimagine Orange Center Elementary School through a community-driven redesign process. The work highlights the unique role Community Quarterback Organizations can play in bringing together residents, educators, and partners to shape a shared vision for student success.

Early insights from the planning process point to the value of aligning education with broader neighborhood goals, ensuring schools reflect the needs, aspirations, and strengths of the community they serve.

The takeaway is a powerful question: What could be possible if more organizations stepped into this level of partnership with their local schools?