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Our Mission

Cultivating partnerships for thriving Edgewater neighborhoods, schools and businesses.

Our Story

Edgewater Collective began in March 2013 as a community-led effort to create thriving neighborhoods, schools and businesses through partnerships. It became apparent that the most strategic mission for Edgewater Collective was focusing on a cradle to career collective impact model to see change in local schools. From 2014-2019, this project known as the Jefferson Success Pathway brought partners together around shared goals and data-driven efforts. The project saw an increased graduation rate at Jefferson Junior/Senior High School and increased investments in the area schools.

Current Projects

Thriving Neighborhoods

We believe every person deserves to be at the table, have their voice heard and be part of the solution.

Edgewater Collective has launched a Family Council, a Youth Council and a Resident-Led Council to create leadership opportunities for families, youth and apartment residents.

Thriving Schools

We believe that ALL children should have equitable access to a great education so they can succeed from cradle to career.

Edgewater Collective has supported neighborhood schools in the Edgewater area since 2013 and is now supporting academic and enrichment programs through Jefferson Success Academy which is offered as an after school program and a summer school program.

Thriving Businesses

We believe that resourcing local businesses helps build community wealth, allows residents to remain in our area and provides career pathways for students and parents.

Edgewater Collective promotes local businesses through the Edgewater Echo, connects them through the Edgewater Business Association and is incubating worker cooperatives to diversify community wealth.

Past Projects

Value of Inclusion and Diversity

We are a common good organization which strives to be inclusive and values diversity, equity and justice for all.

We welcome all who want to see a thriving Edgewater. We are committed to offering equal opportunity to all races, ethnicities, religions, genders, sexual orientations, gender identifications, documentation status, abilities, incomes, marital statuses and ages in all levels of staff, governance and volunteer opportunities.