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Two-Generation Approaches to Community Transformation

Marjorie Sims

This presentation from United Way shares an overview of Ascend and the two-generation approach and features highlights from United Ways throughout the country that are using 2Gen in their programs, including United Way Bay Area, United Way of Greater Cincinnati, and United Way for Greater Austin.

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