The Alliance is focused on the most profound levers of change.

Through deep partnerships, local insights, and national momentum, we’re growing a culture of trust that begins in community and expands across the country.

Mindsets

How people see the world

Behaviors

How people relate to one another

Our Focus Area

Three priorities guide our work.

We foster collaboration and cohesion across the trust-building landscape—connecting leaders, organizations, and institutions from the grassroots to the national stage.

  • We align efforts to strengthen the field as a whole.
  • We bring people together through convenings. 
  • We invite participation from corporate voices, faith groups, local governments, and cultural institutions to build a more connected ecosystem.
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We focus on transforming both individual and collective attitudes and behaviors towards trust.

  • We surface and share stories that show trust in action.
  • We support metrics and tools that make trust-building measurable and actionable.
  • We amplify the voices of those doing the work, making trust-building visible and valued.  
  • We advance public awareness to elevate trust as a social and civic priority.
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We create structures that motivate local actors to invest in trust-building efforts in hopes of fostering sustained engagement and meaningful impact.

  • We offer seed grants, awards, and recognition to elevate on-the-ground efforts. 
  • We help leaders grow what’s already working, and connect with peers doing the same. 
  • We support long-term partnerships rooted in place, not just quick wins.
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Trust in Action Stories

The most powerful stories of trust are the ones already unfolding.

Real-world stories of trust in action, from community repair to cross-sector collaboration. These snapshots show the creativity, courage, and persistence it takes to build trust in complex times.

From the Navajo Nation to the Mississippi Delta, across urban neighborhoods and rural towns, communities are proving that trust is possible, even in divided times.

We shine a light on the people and projects leading the way. Their work inspires, instructs, and invites others to follow.

Through stories, voices, and data, we show what trust looks like—on the ground and in real life.

Civity

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Chicago Cares

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The Hopeful Neighborhood Project

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Weave: The Social Project

Trust in Practice Awards

Supporting those who make meaningful contributions to trust-building in their communities.

Whether through quiet acts of service or bold public leadership, these awardees exemplify what it means to lead with empathy, bridge divides, and strengthen our social fabric.

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