Welborn

05/14/2026

We use a lot of terms to help describe the work Welborn is a part of. Those terms undefined can leave a listener confused or with the wrong understanding. Here’s Eric to give our final definition as part of this Place-based series. He'll share why Welborn believes Neighborhood Revitalization is relevant to the work we invest in. For more details, visit our website at welbornfdn.org or our recent story spotlight on Place-based work 👉 https://welbornfdn.org/why-place-based-work/

05/08/2026

Where a child lives should never determine how far they can go.

But data tells us it often shapes the opportunities they encounter along the way.
That’s why Welborn’s cradle-to-career work is deeply connected to place.

From early childhood and school readiness to workforce pathways and long-term well-being, outcomes are influenced by the neighborhoods and systems surrounding families every day. Understanding those patterns helps communities move from reactive solutions to intentional support.

Tools like the Areas of Vulnerability maps through Grow/SAVI help make those realities visible—highlighting neighborhood-level trends connected to education, economic stability, housing, health, and more.

📊 Accessible regional data allows communities to ask better questions:
• Where are families facing the greatest barriers?
• Where are supports already strong?
• How do we align efforts so children don’t fall through the cracks?

Cradle-to-career work isn’t just about programs—it’s about building ecosystems of support that grow with children over time.

👉 Explore the data here:
https://growcapacity.info/where-you-live-matters/areas-of-vulnerability-neighborhoods/

Because understanding place helps us invest in possibility.

Download PDF Where you live matters Highlighting the vulnerabilities of a place, though important, does not entirely define it. The available data is just one part of the story. These neighborhoods are full of resident champions and strength. The locals know that transformation is happening through....

05/07/2026

We use a lot of terms to help describe the work Welborn is a part of. Those terms undefined can leave a listener confused or with the wrong understanding. Here’s Tyler to give a brief explanation of "Cradle-to-Career" and share why Welborn believes it is relevant to the work we invest in. For more details visit our website at welbornfdn.org or our recent story spotlight on Place-based work linked below.

👉 https://welbornfdn.org/why-place-based-work/

05/01/2026

Earlier this week, Andrea talked about Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD)—the idea that lasting change starts by recognizing and building on the strengths already present in a community.

But here’s the natural next question:

👉 How do you actually identify those assets?

That’s where Grow's partnership with SAVI comes in.

SAVI isn’t just a data platform—it’s a regional data resource that helps you see your community more clearly. From local organizations and institutions to demographic trends and neighborhood-level insights, SAVI helps surface the assets that often go unnoticed.

Because asset-based work isn’t guesswork—it’s grounded in understanding:
• Who’s already doing meaningful work
• What resources already exist
• Where strengths can be leveraged for greater impact

When you combine an asset-based mindset with the right data tools, you move from good intentions to informed action.

👉 Explore your communities’ assets through SAVI: https://savi.growcapacity.info/Communities/index.html

Start with what’s strong. Then build from there.

04/29/2026

We at Welborn use a lot of terms to help describe the work we invest in. Those terms undefined can leave a listener confused or with the wrong understanding. Here’s Andrea to give a brief explanation of "Asset-Based Community Development" and share why Welborn believes it is relevant to the work we choose to be involved in. To learn more about how our efforts are converging related to this topic, read this recent story spotlight on Place-based work 👉 https://welbornfdn.org/why-place-based-work/

04/28/2026

We have a few more spots left for our Board Champions 101 session tomorrow – if you're interested in preparing yourself for service on Boards this FREE resource is a must take!

Register here 👉 https://events.humanitix.com/board-champions-101-2026

📅 April 29 | 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
📍 Welborn Community Room

04/24/2026

On Wednesday Eric described what we call "Disinvested Neighborhoods", and why we at Welborn care about them.

Across Evansville, many of the patterns we see today in housing, income, and access to opportunity didn’t happen by chance. For decades, systems and policies guided where investment would flow, and where it would not. Historical redlining maps are one example of how those decisions were formalized, reinforcing existing divides and limiting access to resources for certain areas of the city.

You can interact with Evansville's redlining map here 👉https://dsl.richmond.edu/panorama/redlining/map/IN/Evansville/context =13/37.9766/-87.5728

While those maps are no longer in use, their imprint remains.

When we look at current data alongside historic boundaries, similar patterns still emerge–reminding us that the effects of disinvestment can last for generations.

Change doesn’t happen quickly. It takes sustained, intentional effort to shift long-standing patterns and create more equitable outcomes.

That’s the work Welborn is committed to.

By investing in neighborhoods that have experienced prolonged disinvestment – and by working alongside the people who know them best, we’re supporting efforts that build on existing strengths and create the conditions for long-term stability and growth.

Because every neighborhood has value.

And with consistent, thoughtful investment, every community has the potential to flourish.

We invite you to explore neighborhood-level data for yourself through the Grow/SAVI platform and see patterns, and possibilities, up close.

👉 https://savi.growcapacity.info/Communities/

P.S. Take a moment to compare Evansville's redlining map alongside a snapshot of today's communities. How do you read them?

04/23/2026

We at Welborn use a lot of terms to help describe the work we invest in. Those terms undefined can leave a listener confused or with the wrong understanding. Here’s Eric to give a brief explanation of "Disinvested Neighborhoods" and share why Welborn believes it is relevant to the work we choose to be involved in. To learn more about how our efforts are converging, read this recent story spotlight on Place-based work 👉 https://welbornfdn.org/why-place-based-work/

04/18/2026

Data tells a story—but place gives it meaning.

At Welborn, we believe strong communities are built when people understand the unique needs and opportunities right where they live. One of the most powerful questions you can ask is: What’s really happening in my community?

That’s where tools like Grow/SAVI come in. With over 2,000 local data points—organized by county, ZIP code, and neighborhood—you can explore everything from health and education to housing and economic trends.

But this isn’t just about information. It’s about action.

When you better understand your community, you’re better equipped to:
• Support organizations doing meaningful work
• Advocate for smarter, data-informed decisions
• Identify gaps where your time, talent, or resources can make a difference

Place-based work starts with awareness—and grows through engagement.

👉 Explore your community here: https://savi.growcapacity.info/

👉Read more about Place-based work here: https://welbornfdn.org/why-place-based-work/

Take a few minutes, dive into your neighborhood, and ask yourself: Where can I show up?

04/16/2026

We use a lot of terms to help describe the work Welborn is a part of. Those terms undefined can leave a listener confused or with the wrong understanding. Here’s Amy to give a brief explanation and share why Welborn believes it is relevant to the work we invest in. For more details visit our website at welbornfdn.org or our recent story spotlight on Place-based work -> https://welbornfdn.org/why-place-based-work/