It Takes a Village is a community based organization committed to improving the lives of people of color together. Staff and volunteers believe in the power of unity, and they focus on bringing the community together through collaboration. Their mission is to empower community members to actively assess the resources in their communities for efficacy and equity. It Takes a Village actively trains the community to implement, evaluate, identify and educate services and support programs. Their focus is on the impact that these programs and services have on people of color, and they evaluate programs based on the unique needs of people of color in the community. This may include programs that center the cycle of incarceration, generational trauma and poverty. For more information about the specific services of the organization, or to participate in their ongoing advocacy for more effective, inclusive services, individuals should contact the organization directly.