The Power of Collaboration
Communities and schools creating solutions together.
Our Why
We believe that advancing equity requires a “collaborative consciousness”.
Our Vision
A Boston where every child has access to high quality education, housing, and health.
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Our Focus Areas
We focus on challenges identified by community members. We leverage the many resources that exist in our partner schools and our community. We view these focus areas as interconnected – that’s why our approach is holistic and multi-faceted.
Reflections from Our Community
Why Collaboration Matters
Our community of parents, residents, service providers, funders, universities and government agencies share what sets Higher Ground apart.
Our Impact
65+
Collaborative Partners
Established effective partnerships with more than 65 community providers, hospitals, universities, and government agencies.
75%
Reduced Student homelessness
Housed over 400 students and their families in our partner schools by working with a coalition of providers and government agencies to find systems-level improvements.
$15 M
Invested
Secured over $15 million in investments for Roxbury and surrounding neighborhoods to strengthen the quality of education, health, and housing.