City of Asheville Partners with Findlay House Global to Re-Power Historically Disadvantaged Communities

On October 6, 2023 — Findlay House Global (FHG) received notice that it would be awarded a contract by the City of Asheville to implement FHG’s O.U.R. Development™ Program — an intergenerational leadership academy program designed to strengthen grassroots leadership and civic engagement.

In collaboration with the City’s Communications and Public Engagement (CAPE) Department, FHG will tailor the O.U.R. Development™ Program curriculum through a co-design process so that it reflects the lived experiences and felt needs of Asheville’s diverse communities.

Additionally, FHG will work with the CAPE coordinate and facilitate the intergenerational academy across two cohorts. Participants will gain the skills and confidence to engage in government decision-making processes that directly impact their neighborhoods.

The O.U.R. Asheville (AVL) Leadership Academy will break down barriers to communication and public participation, ensuring historically disadvantaged voices are not only heard but valued in local governance. By integrating social and behavior change strategies, FHG will help build a sustainable pipeline of community leaders dedicated to driving equitable change.

This initiative marks a bold step in Asheville’s commitment to re-powering its communities through people-centered leadership and inclusive civic engagement.