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, Community / Domestic Violence & Abuse, Women, Urban
Women Overcoming Violence assists women who are victims of domestic violence, homelessness, substance abuse, and mental health issues in their recovery using a unique, holistic approach.
Filed under Good Idea, Art & Recreation / Music, Older Adults
The Young at Heart Project aims to provide the therapeutic benefits of music and entertainment for senior citizens in convalescent and residential care facilities throughout Central and Northern California.
Filed under Good Idea, Education / Literacy, Teens
Youth Speaks aims to empower youth and effect change through written and oral literacy.
Filed under Effective Practice, Economy / Poverty, Families
The goal of this program is to provide affordable auto insurance to low-income drivers in California.
Filed under Good Idea, Economy / Investment & Personal Finance, Families, Urban
The goal of Earn It! Keep It! Save It! is to help low-income families become financially stable.
Filed under Effective Practice, Economy / Employment
The goal of this program is to help individuals make a successful transition to employment.
Filed under Good Idea, Health / Immunizations & Infectious Diseases, Adults, Women, Men, Urban
The goal of the IMMUNITY campaign is to increase awareness around the importance of adults receiving vaccinations for commonly preventable diseases.
Filed under Good Idea, Community / Domestic Violence & Abuse, Children, Teens, Women, Urban
The mission of La Casa de las Madres is to help victims of domestic violence.
Filed under Effective Practice, Health / Disabilities, Children, Adults, Racial/Ethnic Minorities
The goal of BORP’s Minority Outreach Program is to make recreational activities more accessible to disabled minority or immigrant individuals.