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, Health / Adolescent Health, Teens, Urban
To provide an independent living situation with support services for at-risk youths aged 18 to 24.
Filed under Good Idea, Education / Educational Attainment, Teens, Racial/Ethnic Minorities, Urban
The goal of the Employment Training Center is to provide at-risk, low-income youth and young adults with training in the green construction field in order to help them gain vital life and employment skills and achieve self-sufficiency.
Filed under Effective Practice, Community / Public Safety, Teens
The goal of this program is to decrease driving under the influence among college students.
Filed under Good Idea, Health / Physical Activity, Children
The goal of this program is to introduce healthy eating habits in elementary schools to counter the recent increase in childhood obesity.
Filed under Good Idea, Health / Physical Activity, Children, Teens, Adults, Women, Older Adults, Urban
Feed The Hungry aims to fill your body and soul with a nourishing meal in an atmosphere of respect, acceptance and love.
Filed under Good Idea, Community / Social Environment, Racial/Ethnic Minorities, Urban
The goal of Girls 2000 is to provide low-income girls with exposure and experiences to help them overcome obstacles that they may encounter.
Filed under Good Idea, Economy / Housing & Homes, Children, Teens, Adults, Older Adults, Families, Urban
GLIDE Housing provides housing and housing assistance to homeless families, individuals recovering from substance abuse, and individual who are chronically homeless.
Filed under Effective Practice, Health / Physical Activity, Teens, Urban
The goal of Grab n Go's is to ensure students begin the day with a healthy meal, in turn affecting overall health and education of students.
Filed under Good Idea, Environmental Health / Energy & Sustainability, Children, Teens, Adults, Older Adults, Families, Urban
Green the Tenderloin provides urban gardening classes, fresh produce, and nutrition education to members of the community.
Filed under Good Idea, Health / Physical Activity, Children, Teens, Adults, Women, Older Adults, Families
The goal of HFHG is to grow and donate organic fruits and vegetables to the needy in Sonoma county.