Asset Based Community Development Network:

Asset Based Community Development (ABCD) is an approach that identifies and builds on the personal, social and economic assets of a community by supporting initiatives that focus on capacity building, problem-solving and wealth building for individuals and communities. Some of the tools utilized in ABCD include Individual Development Accounts, capacity inventories, asset mapping, training, mentorship (coaching), affordable home ownership, micro-enterprise, and Community Development Financial Institutions.

Over the last few years, the Community Foundation has played a pivotal role in establishing the ABCD Network to identify local initiatives that support ABCD. The Network is open to anyone interested in ABCD in Ottawa and includes representatives from community agencies, academic sectors and government.

If you would like to learn more about ABCD, please contact Georgette Houle.