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 / Diabetes, Children, Teens, Adults, Families
The goal of the Rethink your Drink campaign is to prevent chronic diseases like obesity, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease by reducing sugary drink consumption.
Rethink your Drink is increasing public awareness of the health effects of consuming sugary beverages.
Filed under Good Idea, Environmental Health / Toxins & Contaminants
Through regional media campaigns BayROC promotes personal action and behavior change to reduce waste.
Filed under Good Idea, Economy / Investment & Personal Finance, Families, Urban
The goal of SparkPoint is to help low-income families create step-by-step plans to help them get out of poverty and achieve long-term financial stability.
Note: This practice has been Archived.
Filed under Effective Practice, Economy / Investment & Personal Finance, Women, Urban
The goal of Women's Initiative is to help low-income women start their own businesses.