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Join the Heal America Tour
As we look out across our nation’s landscape today, there is a growing concern about the crisis that seems to be ever-growing. At the same time, we believe that there is also a reservoir of hope that runs deep within the people that make our cities, states and nation great! It is because of that hope that we are convening The Heal America Tour, which will travel to various cities with one mission in mind, to revive hope and bring healing to our nation.
Learn aboutthe 3-I Model
The 3-I Model is a strategic approach to penetrate Urban Culture at its depth to affect real and sustainable change.
Violence Interruptors
The Dallas Violence Interrupter Partnership hit the street September 5th in an effort to prevent disruption of neighborhoods.
The program was a recommendation of Mayor Eric Johnson’s Safer Communities Task Force in January as one of four approaches the city could take to reduce the high rate of violent crime in the city aside from the work of police. The initiative is powered by Urban Specialists.
“We believe that those who are closest to the problem are most prepared to handle it. We have individuals who have graduated – what we call the OGU Movement — those who have graduated from the process and those who have an innate knowledge of the issues,” Jahwar said.
Guiding Principles
Innovation
Be inspired and creative. Understand technology as a tool to build the future. Lead Urban Culture in setting positive technological trends and creating opportunities for
Collaboration
Promote team work and shared learning. Build together and support one another. Leverage resources and knowledge to produce viral change. Crab mentality, sometimes referred to
Agility
Think and understand quickly to make meaningful, sound decisions. Be fluid and able to adapt to changing conditions. Business leaders are like athletes: They need