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What we do

We believe communities ought to determine their own futures

We bring this belief to life by training community leaders and professional organizers to build power and take direct action on problems facing their communities. We:

Listen Deeply

to their community for what they are struggling with and what their vision is for the future.

Research Effectively

to better understand problems that members of the community face, and to determine what might be done to solve those problems.

Organize & Take Direct Action

so that those who hold the power of decision making are held accountable to putting people first and solving the problems that their community faces.

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Our impact

Our collective impact

Since 1982, DART has trained over 10,000 community leaders and 270 professional community organizers, who together have greatly impacted their communities.

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Public Education

Fair suspension policies and better reading instruction in public schools.

Healthcare

Expanded access to healthcare in several major metropolitan cities.

Criminal Justice

Proven approaches to combat over-policing and reduce unnecessary arrests.

Housing

Multi-million dollar investments in affordable housing.

Transportation

Multi-million dollar expansions of public transportation.

Training

Investment in jobs training and opportunities.

Where we work

30 locally-led organizations

The DART Network is comprised of 30 affiliated congregation-based community organizations throughout ten states:

• Florida
• Georgia
• Indiana
• Kansas
• Kentucky

• Nebraska
• Ohio
• South Carolina
• Tennessee
• Virginia

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January 30, 2025 in Affordable Housing, Capital Area Justice Ministry

Leon County Commission says no, for now, to request for affordable housing funding

By Arianna Otero, Tallahassee Democrat Leon County Commissioners turned down the Capital Area Justice Ministry's request to fund their land acquisition proposal for affordable housing but said they might consider the money…
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January 29, 2025 in Affordable Housing, Capital Area Justice Ministry

Leon County Commission Votes 5-2 Against Affordable Housing Proposal

By Staff, Tallahassee Reports On Tuesday, the Leon County Commission voted 5-2 against a Capital Area Justice Ministry (CAJM) proposal that would reallocate 20% of the County’s portion of the Blueprint…
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January 28, 2025 in Affordable Housing, Capital Area Justice Ministry

Leon County rejects ask to use some sales tax dollars on affordable housing

By Kendall Brandt, WTXL More than 150 Capital Area Justice Ministry members came out to ask Leon County leaders to use a portion of surtax revenue to aid in building…
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