Identifying, organizing and sharing this information is critical. Doing so will allow us to highlight potential opportunities to further network and collaborate without duplicating efforts or straining available resources. It will also enable us to identify shortcomings in services which can be opportunities for growth — with the ultimate goal of creating a sustainable impact in our communities and Birmingham as a whole.

The Model
Using methods adopted by the United Nations to address systemic global issues, The Virtual Town Square uses sustainable development goals to categorize and study participating organizations. The organizations’ common interests and existing programming are compared, and as a result of increased networking opportunities, improved strategic planning partnerships and programming can be implemented.

When our organizations mobilize and combine resources and expertise in practical and strategic ways, our outcomes can be multiplied and sustained — benefitting and strengthening other Black community for years to come.