Promising Practices
The Promising Practices database informs professionals and community members about documented approaches to improving community health and quality of life.
The ultimate goal is to support the systematic adoption, implementation, and evaluation of successful programs, practices, and policy changes. The database provides carefully reviewed, documented, and ranked practices that range from good ideas to evidence-based practices.
Learn more about the ranking methodology.
Filed under Effective Practice, Environmental Health / Energy & Sustainability
The goal of this project was to provide a safe fresh-water supply in an efficient manner.
Filed under Effective Practice, Environmental Health / Energy & Sustainability
The goal of these projects was to promote water and energy conservation.
Filed under Good Idea, Health / Physical Activity, Children, Teens, Adults, Women, Men, Families, Racial/Ethnic Minorities, Urban
The goal of the program is for communities to enjoy and have access to affordable fresh food year-round.
Fresh Stops has improved access to wholesome, local foods for urban residents. In addition, Fresh Stops has engaged community members in the food justice movement and has promoted the adoption of healthy lifestyle changes.
Filed under Effective Practice, Health / Health Care Access & Quality
The purpose is to inform the public of the agency mission, garner support for services and funding and to create volunteer and donation opportunities.
Filed under Effective Practice, Health / Older Adults, Older Adults
The goal of the GRACE model is to increase quality of care for low-income seniors.
The GRACE model has been shown to improve quality of care and health outcomes in low-income seniors.
Filed under Good Idea, Health / Immunizations & Infectious Diseases, Children
The overall objective of the program is to reduce student absence due to communicable illness.
Filed under Good Idea, Health / Physical Activity, Adults, Families
The contest is designed as a fun way for community members to get more exercise, with a target of 30 minutes or more of physical activity per day.
Filed under Effective Practice, Economy / Employment
The goal of this program is to help individuals make a successful transition to employment.
Filed under Good Idea, Environmental Health / Built Environment, Families, Racial/Ethnic Minorities, Urban
The mission of PUSH Buffalo is to mobilize residents to create strong neighborhoods with quality, affordable housing; to expand local hiring opportunities; and to advance economic and environmental justice in Buffalo.
Filed under Effective Practice, Environmental Health / Air
The goal of the Green Flag Incentive Program is to reduce air pollution in communities surrounding the Port of Long Beach.