Phase III: Creating the Capacity for Change

July 1999-December 2000

Phase III of Community Building Initiative revolved around initiatives and projects within the community that evolved from two strategic goals:

Goal 1 - Institutional Change

Engage and partner with key institutional stakeholders to influence change regarding racial and ethnic inclusion and equity in their institutions, particularly those targeted in Phase II recommendations.

Goal 2 - Community Engagement

Convene, connect and educate the broader Charlotte-Mecklenburg community regarding racial and ethnic inclusion and equity.