►►► Our mission is to foster strong, safe communities by teaching residents to meet their own needs rather than waiting for "someone" to do it, and providing the tools they need to create the kind of place they want to live. We believe that the best people to make decisions for a community are the people who live in it and they will work together to find solutions to problems if they have a framework for it. Lawrence Reed may have said it best when he observed'" Spontaneous Order is what happens when you leave people alone...It's infinitely better than relying on a handful of elites in some distant bureaucracy."Trickle Up Change is that framework. We founded Trickle Up Change on the belief that, like all living things, a society is only as strong and healthy as its "cells". Those cells are us...the people who come together to form families and neighborhoods and communities. Our Framework for Change is built on the concept that resilient individuals, families and communities all require a firm foundation made up of four supporting pillars: CultureEconomyLeadershipEnvironmentEach pillar is supported by a Project Team with the skills and experience to help community leaders create the change they want to see in that area. For instance, our Economy Team (The Local Marketers Association) is made up of 70+ experts in local and digital marketing who help business owners employ cutting edge knowledge and marketing technology to hold their own against the big box and chain stores.We are building the team right now for our newest project which brings together small businesses and local community groups, causes, and charities in a strategic alliance that helps both reach their goals.You can find more information about our projects and the teams leading them on our Showcase Page.