Transforming Education Through Equity and Communication in San Diego County

Strategic communication is essential in creating inclusive, transparent, and community-centered educational policies. San Diego County Office of Education’s (SDCOE) Equity Blueprint for Action is a powerful example of how thoughtful, culturally responsive communication can support equity in education. The Equity Blueprint initiative Read More

Collaborating for Change: How Strategic Communication and Community Partnerships Revitalized Camden, New Jersey’s Environment

Effective environmental reform requires more than engineering—it demands meaningful communication, community trust, and cross-sector collaboration. The Camden Collaborative Initiative (CCI) led by the City of Camden, New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), Camden County, Cooper’s Ferry Partnership, and over 60 other Read More

Mapping for Impact: How Louisville, Kentucky Uses Strategic Communication to Advance Environmental Justice

Louisville, Kentucky, historic zoning decisions and industrial activity have contributed to stark disparities in air quality, land use, and public health. To confront this, the Louisville Metro Government created a localized Environmental Justice (EJ) Screening and Mapping Tool, designed to visualize environmental Read More

Reuniting Residents with Lost Assets: A Case Study of Delaware County, PA’s Unclaimed Funds Public Awareness Campaign

Unclaimed property represents a substantial yet often overlooked public resource. Across the United States, local governments regularly hold funds that belong to residents, businesses, or institutions—often unclaimed due to outdated contact information, uncashed checks, or administrative errors. Delaware County, Pennsylvania, took decisive Read More

Take Pride Wichita: A Case Study on Fighting Illegal Dumping Through Community-Centered Communication and Services

Illegal dumping isn’t merely a sanitation issue—it is a complex problem rooted in public health disparities, environmental injustice, and socio-economic marginalization. In cities across the United States, the accumulation of discarded furniture, tires, appliances, and construction debris in alleyways and vacant lots Read More

Building Trust Through Communication — How Cook County, Illinois Drove Adoption of Its Digital Real Estate Tax Filing System

In an era when local governments across the United States are increasingly pressured to modernize and deliver public services with greater speed, transparency, and efficiency, Cook County, Illinois, stands out as a pioneering example. Cook County—the second most populous county in the Read More

How Strategic Communication Powers Los Angeles County’s Black Infant Health (BIH) Program

Effective communication is the foundation of successful public health initiatives, ensuring that essential information reaches the intended audiences in a compelling and actionable manner. Los Angeles County’s Black Infant Health (BIH) Program exemplifies how strategic communication can drive engagement, enrollment, and behavioral Read More

Beyond Awareness: How LOMH Uses Communication to Drive Behavioral Change in Minority Health

The Dayton & Montgomery County Local Office on Minority Health (LOMH) was established to combat health disparities and inequities among minoritized populations in the region. Funded by a grant from the Ohio Commission on Minority Health, in collaboration with Public Health Dayton Read More

Engaging Communities, Expanding Access: The Communication Strategy Behind Baltimore’s Virtual Supermarket Program

Access to nutritious food is a critical component of public health, yet many urban communities continue to struggle with food insecurity. In Baltimore, MD, where several neighborhoods are classified as food deserts, the Baltimarket Virtual Supermarket Program emerged as an innovative solution Read More