The Community Development Block Grant program was developed in 1974 under the idea that local leaders, not Washington bureaucrats, know best what their communities need.

Community centers date back to the early 20th century, originally developed as a means of providing a dedicated space for working-class Americans to socialize, build camaraderie with one another, and ...

In recent years, a number of social forces have changed both the landscape of family and community life and the expectations for young people. A combination of factors have weakened the informal ...