The Bergel Institute

The Action Guide

More than a list of good deeds — the actions described here will lead directly to people in your community rising out of poverty on a permanent basis.

Community Action

April 2026

Create a Shared Commercial Kitchen for Food Entrepreneurs

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April 2026

Start a Community Savings Circle

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April 2026

Build a Doula Workforce in Your Neighborhood

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April 2026

Help New Neighbors Build Lasting Economic Stability

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April 2026

Launch a Youth Entrepreneurship and Wealth-Building Program

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October 2025

Launch Neighborhood Repair and Maintenance Cooperatives

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October 2025

Share Tools and Tech to Power Opportunity

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October 2025

Put Empty Buildings and Lots Back to Work

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October 2025

Host Debt-Relief and Credit-Repair Clinics

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October 2025

Make Community Loan and Micro-Grant Funds

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October 2025

Start a Rent-to-Own Housing Program

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October 2025

Turn Food Deserts Into Fresh-Food Zones

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October 2025

Bring Health and Wellness Into Every Neighborhood

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October 2025

Create Second-Chance Hiring in Your Community

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October 2025

Help Renters Become First-Time Homeowners

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October 2025

Establish Apprenticeships

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September 2025

Solve Your Community's Transportation Gaps

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September 2025

Get Your Organization Involved in Innovative Housing Solutions

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September 2025

Transform Public Spaces to Increase Safety

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September 2025

Host Free Tax Preparation Events

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