Healing the Harbor: Renewing New York’s Waterways for a Resilient Future (Part 1 of 3)
How we reconnect New Yorkers with their waterways to promote health, equity, and climate resilience.
The Painful Decisions in Moving Communities out of the Flood Zone
In the wake of Texas’s devastating floods, and as we enter Hurricane Season, how can the United States equitably retreat from flood zones?
Plan for LGBTQ+ Communities: Because, Whether You Like It or Not, They Will Be There.
LGBTQ+ protections are being eroded. Now it is extremely important for urban planners and public servants to support communities that make up the rainbow.
Powering the Future: How Cities Can Lead the Way in Renewable Energy
Cities and states are leading the charge toward a renewable future, but face federal barriers like the “Big Beautiful Bill.” Learn how they forge ahead regardless.
Crisis-Proofing: A Renewal Blueprint for Mission-Driven Businesses & Nonprofits
Public-serving organizations across the country are navigating a moment of profound uncertainty. As social, economic, and political pressures converge, it’s clear that many organizations are now operating in crisis mode. From policy rollbacks and funding cuts to rising community needs and burnout among frontline staff, these organizations are being pushed to their limits.
In her white paper, Crisis-Proofing: A Renewal Blueprint for Mission-Driven Business & Nonprofits, Public Works Partners Founder and CEO draws from her years of on-the-ground experience to explore what makes a crisis. She shines a light on key warning signs that you may already be in a crisis and outlines actionable recommendations for leaders in the field.
This guide is a must-read for leaders of organizations feeling existential pressures. View or download the white paper below!
Back to Your Roots: How Struggling Organizations Can Reground Their Mission for Lasting Impact
By Public Works Partners Senior Manager Alex Fiorille Working tirelessly to do the most with the least in order to build and uplift your community is just part of the job for many nonprofits. Even the scrappiest mission-driven organizations are finding themselves wading into an increasingly uncertain funding environment. A recent survey by The New […]
Reimagining the Ladder: Reflections from the Economic Mobility Summit 2025
Authors: Celeste Frye and Moe Magali Last week, we attended the Economic Mobility Summit 2025 in Philadelphia, hosted by the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia. The convening brought together community builders, funders, employers, policymakers, and researchers to dig deep into the question: What does it take to ensure economic mobility in America is not just […]
Storytelling the Future: How New York’s Oldest Nonprofits Have Adapted to a Changing World
Authored By: Seth Satterlee Employing approximately 12.5 million people, or 10% of the national workforce, American nonprofits operate on a scale unmatched by other countries. Over more than 250 years, the sector has developed and expanded by responding to society-wide shocks and evolving community needs, especially here in New York. To adapt to changing times, […]
Public Works Partners Earns LA Metro SBE Certification
Public Works Partners is excited to announce our brand-new Small Business Enterprise (SBE) certification with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro). As we continue to grow our practice in Southern California, we are thrilled to have the opportunity to work closely with Metro and other Los Angeles County agencies and organizations as they […]
Interview: Why Nonprofits Should Know Their Narrative
Did you know that Public Works Partners was launched in 2010? Since then, we’ve grown from three to nearly thirty team members, expanded into our two distinct service areas—organizational and community health—moved three times until finding our current home on 38th Street, persevered through a pandemic, rebranded, and launched our California office. These moments, together, […]
The Role of Storytelling in Community Recovery and Resilience Building
Disasters disrupt not just the physical landscape but also communities’ social and emotional fabric. In these moments of upheaval, storytelling is more than a means of collecting experiences. It is a strategic tool for recovery and resilience. Developed by Public Works Partners, the Storytelling for Recovery and Resilience Framework provides a structured approach to utilizing […]
Our Resilience: Collaborative Strategies for Rebuilding the Fire-Ravaged Altadena Community
After burning for nearly a month, the LA wildfires have finally been contained, leaving devastation in its wake. The Eaton Fire directly east of Los Angeles ravaged 14,021 acres of land and leveled much of the historic community of Altadena. The Public Works Partners team is proud to have a growing office in Pasadena, just […]
