Assets-Based Community Development (ABCD)

Assets-Based Community Development (ABCD) is a way of strengthening communities by focusing on their existing strengths, skills, and resources rather than problems or deficits. It encourages residents to identify what they and their community already do well—such as talents, relationships, organizations, and physical assets—and use these assets to create positive change. By highlighting what is working, ABCD fosters empowerment, collaboration, and sustainable growth, helping communities build on their unique qualities to address challenges and achieve shared goals effectively.