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, Community / Social Environment, Children, Families
The goal of this program was to increase father/male involvement in state-funded preschool programs for at-risk students.
Filed under Effective Practice, Community / Social Environment, Families, Racial/Ethnic Minorities, Urban
The Fathers and Sons Project aims to strengthen the bonds between fathers and sons and promote positive health behaviors.
Filed under Good Idea, Health / Physical Activity, Children, Teens, Adults, Women, Older Adults, Urban
Feed The Hungry aims to fill your body and soul with a nourishing meal in an atmosphere of respect, acceptance and love.
Filed under Good Idea, Health / Physical Activity
The goals of this organization are to promote the rights and interests of pedestrians and to encourage walking.
Filed under Effective Practice, Health / Immunizations & Infectious Diseases
The goal of this program is to prevent the spread of this illness and protect human lives.
Filed under Effective Practice, Economy / Investment & Personal Finance, Racial/Ethnic Minorities
The goal of this program is to promote financial literacy and encourage home purchasing by Spanish-speaking employees.
Filed under Effective Practice, Health / Heart Disease & Stroke, Older Adults
The goal of the FAME intervention is to improve the fitness and mobility of individuals who have suffered a stroke.
Filed under Effective Practice, Environmental Health / Energy & Sustainability
OCWD's goals in 2001 were to reduce energy load, save money and preserve/extend equipment life. Its projects targeted power use in buildings' electrical/lighting systems; chemical and energy management issues concerning the plant treatment process and HVAC systems; and energy use by employees and ultimately customers.
Filed under Effective Practice, Environmental Health / Energy & Sustainability
The goal of these projects was to promote water and energy conservation.
Filed under Effective Practice, Environmental Health / Energy & Sustainability, Urban
The goal of this project was to reduce energy usage at the San Francisco Civic Center.