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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

31 locally-led organizations

The DART Network is comprised of 31 affiliated congregation-based community organizations throughout ten states:

• Florida
• Georgia
• Indiana
• Kansas
• Kentucky

• Nebraska
• Ohio
• South Carolina
• Tennessee
• Virginia

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September 30, 2024 in CAJM, Criminal Justice Reform & Police Accountability

Community forum addresses racial disparities in Charleston police traffic stops

By Claire Weber, ABC 4 News The Charleston Police Department released a final report on the department’s implementation of recommendations from a 2019 racial bias audit. The Charleston Area Justice…
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September 30, 2024 in CAJM, Criminal Justice Reform & Police Accountability

Community invited to explore police audit on racial bias, public safety

By Abigail Quinn, ABC 4 News The Charleston Area Justice Ministry is hosting a forum to educate the community around racial disparities in Charleston policing practices, the second forum this…
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September 23, 2024 in Affordable Housing, HOPE

Hillsborough diverts affordable housing — again. Supporters and opponents weigh in

By Mahika Kukday, WUSF This year, affordable housing efforts will get only $2 million, with the remainder being reallocated towards reduced property taxes, sidewalk repairs, and other investments. Everyone’s worried…
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