Professional Resources

Brain & Behavior Research Foundation Brain & Behavior Research Foundation- Committed to alleviating the suffering caused by mental illness by awarding grants that will lead to advances and breakthroughs in scientific… Jobs in Mind Jobs in Mind- Jobs in Mind an employment support project for people with mental health needs in Camden. Impact Training and Consultation Impact Training and Consultation- Details of training available to those who are professionally exposed to individuals threatening violence, suicide, self-harm as well as psychosi… Intensive Interaction Intensive Interaction- Set up as a resource for information on intension interaction - an approach to working with those with learning difficulties. EMDR Training and Consultancy EMDR Training and Consultancy- Longest established provider of accredited EMDR training and treatment. Training format and schedule. National Main Street Center National Main Street Center- Resources and information on how to preserve and revitalize historic downtowns and main streets. Part of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Napier Centre for Learning Communities Napier Centre for Learning Communities- Academic research and development activities at Edinburgh Napier University, relating to sustainable urban development, socially inclusive … Haringey Strategic Partnership Haringey Strategic Partnership- Aims to bring together the main public service agencies, both voluntary and community, and private sectors to work together to improve the quality … National Association of Community Development Extension Professionals National Association of Community Development Extension Professionals- Dedicated to improving community and economic development extension programs and professionals. Board and co… Community Planning Community Planning- A starting point for citizens interested in community involvement. Includes general principles, methods, scenarios, publications, and a glossary. Cities Alliance Cities Alliance- Global association of cities and development partners works to eliminate slums through the development of new tools, practical approaches, and knowledge sharing. World Bank: Urban Development World Bank: Urban Development- Networks, institutes, groups, and regional infrastructure units responsible for international urban development lending and technical assistance. International Urban Development Association International Urban Development Association- Encourages the exchange of information, experience, and best practices on urban development and renewal across the world. Provides an … Marketek, Inc. Marketek, Inc.- Market research firm specializing in market analysis and economic development services for downtown revitalization projects. [requires Flash] National Vacant Properties Campaign National Vacant Properties Campaign- A national American campaign to prevent abandonment, redevelop vacant properties and revitalize existing communities. Community Technology Advisors Corp. Community Technology Advisors Corp.- Leads community-wide economic development efforts by bringing community leaders together to discuss public policy, technology, and finding col… University of Illinois - Community and Economic Development University of Illinois - Community and Economic Development- Provides information and educational programs, and conducts research on economic and social issues that are relevant t… Community Development Finance Institution Fund Community Development Finance Institution Fund- A program of the United States Treasury Department. Includes funding opportunities, technical assistance, awards, and links. Living Cities Living Cities- The National Community Development Initiative helps improve the vitality of urban neighborhoods by supporting community development corporations. International Downtown Association International Downtown Association- Promotes vital and livable urban centers by providing support to business improvement districts and communities. Includes case studies and vari… CEOs for Cities CEOs for Cities- A bipartisan, nonprofit alliance of U.S. mayors, corporate executives, university presidents and nonprofit leaders, that works with local and national policy-make… Economic Opportunity Studies Economic Opportunity Studies- A non-profit corporation that offers training in support of organizations and projects that provide low-income families and communities with resource… Community Development Society International Community Development Society International- Association for community development practitioners and citizen leaders around the world. The ICA Group The ICA Group- Provides consulting services to clients working in, or seeking to start, worker-owned and community-based businesses. Center for Community Economic Development Center for Community Economic Development- Department of University of Wisconsin Extension creates, applies and transfers multidisciplinary knowledge to help people understand com… Western Rural Development Center Western Rural Development Center- Hopes to strengthen rural communities by facilitating development research with universities and communities. Collaborative Economics Collaborative Economics- Helps public and private leadership groups develop and implement collaborative strategies for creating high-performing economic communities. Neighborhood Design Center Neighborhood Design Center- A nonprofit organization founded in Baltimore, Maryland by volunteers dedicated to providing urban communities with access to professional, conceptual … South Carolina Association of Community Development Corporations South Carolina Association of Community Development Corporations- State-wide trade association of non-profit, community-based development corporations within the state's economica… Community Reinvestment Fund Community Reinvestment Fund- Nonprofit organization that provides access to funds for community development lenders.