Transforming Communities is a community-centered nonprofit organization advancing civic leadership, family support, education, food access, and future-focused initiatives that strengthen communities and create lasting impact.
Built on years of leadership development, family engagement, and trusted community partnerships.
Transforming Communities was created to build upon years of proven community leadership and family-centered programming while expanding into new areas of impact. Grounded in the legacy of COPLTI, our work now includes civic leadership, food access, digital advocacy, youth enrichment, and climate and environmental education.
We are committed to helping families and communities access the knowledge, resources, and support they need to lead, grow, and thrive.
Through COPLTI and related community leadership initiatives.
Transforming Communities empowers parents, caregivers, youth, and neighborhoods through civic leadership, education, essential resources, and community-based initiatives that create lasting, equitable impact.
We envision stronger families, empowered leaders, and resilient communities equipped to thrive through education, advocacy, access, and action.
“When families are informed, supported, and empowered, communities thrive.”
-Karla Poole, Executive Director
Transforming Communities was established to build upon years of proven community leadership, family engagement, and civic advocacy while expanding into new areas of service. What began through trusted leadership initiatives like COPLTI continues today through a broader vision that includes food access, digital advocacy, youth enrichment, and climate and environmental education.
Years of parent leadership development and civic engagement laid the foundation for the work we continue today.
The work expanded through family support, food access partnerships, and broader community-based initiatives.
Digital advocacy, youth enrichment, and climate education represent the next phase of our impact.
A new nonprofit structure designed to sustain and expand proven work across multiple areas of community need.
Transforming Communities is led by experienced professionals committed to strong governance, community impact, and the long-term sustainability of our mission.
Executive Director
Treasurer
Behind every initiative is a story of growth, resilience, and community care. Our work is measured not only in numbers, but in lives strengthened and opportunities expanded.
2026 IMPACT GOALS
Sign up to receive updates on programs, community initiatives, upcoming events, and future learning opportunities from Transforming Communities.
