Grove Park Foundation uses the Purpose Built Communities model for thriving neighborhoods, serving as a convening backbone organization in the role of community quarterback. This role is defined by

• Collaboration: Grove Park Foundation works with and for community, convening residents, partners, and civic stakeholders to advance community priorities. 
• Assessment: Strategy is based on comprehensive assessments that define community needs.
• Collective Impact: Grove Park Foundation has a partnership model to focus resources and programs on achieving measurable progress on defined community priorities.