The Federation of Neighborhood Centers is committed to being a major force in the development of healthy, safe, thriving neighborhoods and communities through creative, results-driven practices.   As an umbrella organization, we achieve these results by creating high quality capacity building opportunities for our network of community-building organizations.  As a leader and innovator, we develop pioneering models which can be used both locally and nationally to achieve results. The Federation strengthens and empowers families and neighborhoods through:

• Providing high standards of care for our affiliates through professional, financial, and program development; and
• Serving as a focal point for problem solving, training, collegial support, and collaboration; and
• Determining and disseminating best practices in the area of neighborhood development and community building; and
• Serving as an incubator for creative new approaches; and
• Being a leading force that shapes public policy in neighborhood development