Systems Change in Action
Our Core Platforms
Church in the Streets
Faith-Anchored Community Engagement for Whole-Person Wellness
Church in the Streets is a Christ-centered, systems-change platform that mobilizes faith communities as trusted anchors for neighborhood health, connection, and transformation.
What It Is
A place-based model that brings spiritual care, community resources, and cross-sector services directly into neighborhoods—meeting people where they live, gather, and worship.
Why It Matters
Faith communities hold deep trust and relational capital. When aligned with health, education, and social systems, they become powerful catalysts for healing, stability, and hope.
How It Works
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Neighborhood-based gatherings and outreach
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Pastors and lay leaders trained as community connectors
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Integration of prayer, spiritual care, and practical supports
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Partnerships with health systems, nonprofits, and agencies
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Coordinated follow-up and referrals
Long-Term Impact
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Stronger faith-community leadership in health equity
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Increased access to resources through trusted relationships
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Neighborhoods anchored by consistent, relational presence
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Faith institutions integrated into broader systems-change efforts
Upcoming Events
Church in the Streets Kick-Off: Spiritual Health & Community ResilienceFri, Mar 20Winston-Salem
Good Friday in the Streets: Prayer, Worship, Encouragement & Community WellnessFri, Apr 03Street Event
Systems-Change Stakeholders SummitWed, Jan 21M3 Innovation Center
Health in the Streets
Health-Based Systems Change Rooted in Neighborhoods
Health in the Streets is a health-focused systems-change initiative that brings primary care, behavioral health, workforce supports, and social services directly into under-resourced communities.
What It Is
A place-based model that brings spiritual care, community resources, and cross-sector services directly into neighborhoods—meeting people where they live, gather, and worship.
Why It Matters
Faith communities hold deep trust and relational capital. When aligned with health, education, and social systems, they become powerful catalysts for healing, stability, and hope.
How It Works
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Neighborhood-based gatherings and outreach
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Pastors and lay leaders trained as community connectors
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Integration of prayer, spiritual care, and practical supports
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Partnerships with health systems, nonprofits, and agencies
-
Coordinated follow-up and referrals
Long-Term Impact
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Stronger faith-community leadership in health equity
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Increased access to resources through trusted relationships
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Neighborhoods anchored by consistent, relational presence
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Faith institutions integrated into broader systems-change efforts
Together: A Unified Systems-Change Model
Church in the Streets and Health in the Streets function as integrated platforms—one anchored in faith-based engagement, the other in health systems integration—working together to advance:
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Health equity
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Community resilience
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Coordinated service delivery
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Long-term systems transformation
Through collaboration, integration, and continuous learning, this work creates measurable, sustainable impact for communities across Winston-Salem and Forsyth County.