Theory of Change | The Nash Group Community Foundation

Theory of Change

How comprehensive, personalized education across 8 interconnected life domains creates the conditions for generational transformation — one person, one family, one community at a time.

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The Logic of Transformation

IF

We provide Kansas City residents experiencing poverty with a comprehensive, personalized, 8-Domain Model educational program that addresses the interconnected barriers to stability and success...

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We leverage AI-powered assessment (TSDOH ) to create individualized learning pathways that prioritize each person's most urgent needs...

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We connect graduates to housing resources, employment networks, and ongoing mentorship through our ecosystem integration...

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We build participant voice into program governance and design, ensuring those most affected shape the solutions...

THEN

Participants will achieve measurable improvements in housing stability, employment, income, health, and civic engagement...

LEADING TO

Generational transformation that breaks cycles of poverty, builds community wealth, and creates systemic change that outlasts any single program.

The Logic Model

From resources to results — how investment becomes impact.

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Inputs

  • $500K seed funding
  • 3.0 FTE staff
  • TSDOH platform
  • 29-course curriculum
  • Community partners
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Activities

  • Community outreach
  • TSDOH assessment
  • Course delivery
  • Monthly sessions
  • Mentor matching
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Outputs

  • 100 enrolled (Yr 1)
  • 75 graduates (Yr 1)
  • 12 community sessions
  • 50 mentors activated
  • 10 employer partners
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Outcomes

  • 90% housing stability
  • 85% employment
  • $10K+ income increase
  • 75% mentoring others
  • Cycles broken
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Impact

  • Generational change
  • Community wealth
  • Policy influence
  • Model replication
  • Systems transformed

The Transformation Journey

From enrollment to empowerment — watch how change unfolds.

Month 0

The Starting Point

Participant faces housing instability, limited income, and disconnection from resources. They feel stuck, unsure where to begin.

Months 1-3

Assessment & Pathway

TSDOH assessment identifies barriers across all 8 domains. AI creates personalized course sequence. Immediate crisis needs addressed.

Months 4-8

Deep Learning

Self-paced courses build knowledge and skills. Monthly community sessions provide peer support. Confidence grows.

Months 9-12

Capstone & Graduation

"Own Your Journey " capstone integrates all learning. Vision board creates 5-year plan. Graduation celebrates transformation.

Year 2+

Mentor & Multiply

Graduate becomes mentor to new participants. "Each one, teach one" multiplies impact. Generational cycle officially broken.

2030 Projected Outcomes

Five years of measured transformation.

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Social Return on Investment
$4.17 in social value for every $1 invested

The Ripple Effect

Transformation doesn't stop with the individual. It ripples outward — to families, communities, and systems.

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Family Stability Economic Contribution Community Leadership Policy Influence Mentor Network Systems Change

Be Part of the Change

Every transformation starts with a single step. Whether you're ready to transform your own life or invest in transforming others — there's a place for you.