Uplift San Bernardino Accountable Community for Health
Vision, Values, & Approach
I. Our Vision
A Thriving Future for All
At Uplift San Bernardino Accountable Community for Health, our mission is clear: we’re here to foster an equitable, thriving future for all – no exceptions. Grounded in the Vital Conditions for Health and Well-Being framework, we believe that every community has the strengths and resilience needed to create lasting change. Our approach is community-driven and strengths-based, empowering residents to envision and build a healthier, more vibrant future.
Action-Oriented, Community-Driven Solutions
We are multi-solvers, bringing together diverse partners to address the complex needs of our community. In San Bernardino’s Arrowhead Grove community, we’re making bold strides. There are ambitious plans already underway, including the development of two community centers, the development of over 100 affordable housing units, and the creation of a wellness fund to sustain this work long-term. These efforts not only address housing and community needs but also create local job opportunities, directly benefiting the residents we serve.
Our collaborative also aims to improve access to CalAIM Community Supports in San Bernardino, ensuring that our efforts align with state initiatives to provide comprehensive, person-centered care and community-based supports.
Building a Future of Opportunity
We believe in the power of working upstream. It’s not enough to address crises as they happen; we must build the foundation that prevents them in the first place. The Vital Conditions provide a roadmap for how we, alongside our community, can create a system that supports well-being for generations to come. Together, we’re transforming lives.
Join us in creating a stronger, healthier San Bernardino.
II. Our Values
There are 3 key principles derived from the California Accountable Communities for Health Initiative that guide the work of the Collaborative.
III. Our Approach
The Vital Conditions: A Framework for Health and Well-Being
At the heart of our work is the Vital Conditions for Health and Well-Being, a practical framework that guides how we approach community transformation. This framework emphasizes the interconnectedness of the conditions that people need to thrive—whether it’s stable housing, access to meaningful work, lifelong learning, or reliable transportation. By strengthening these vital conditions, we reduce the need for emergency services and help individuals and families achieve their fullest potential.
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Belonging and Civic Muscle
The Collaborative will strengthen and promote programs and activities that create a sense of community, pride, and civic duty for residents in and around the Arrowhead Grove community. Opportunity Areas: Vibrant arts, culture, and spiritual life, community advocacy for wants and needs, opportunities to organize community events, etc
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Humane Housing
The Collaborative will work with institutions to promote and provide stable, safe, disaster-resilient affordable housing in and around the Arrowhead Grove community. Opportunity Areas: Affordable costs, housing stability, homeownership education and resources, etc.
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Meaningful Work and Wealth
The Collaborative will work with institutions to promote and provide fulfilling jobs that facilitate economic mobility and generational wealth in and around the Arrowhead Grove community. Opportunity Areas: Community Health Workers, advocacy for the hiring of local residents, green jobs, etc.
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Lifelong Learning
The Collaborative will strengthen and promote programs and activities that offer opportunities for enriching multi-generational learning across different subjects in and around the Arrowhead Grove community. Opportunity Areas: Career and adult education, early childhood development, youth empowerment, etc
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Basic Needs for Health and Safety
The Collaborative will strengthen and promote programs and policies that focus on physical and mental health, nutritious food, and other factors that contribute to basic needs for health and safety in and around the Arrowhead Grove community. Opportunity Areas: Proactive healthcare, community building as a form of healthcare, trauma healing, etc
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Reliable Transportation
The Collaborative will support and promote programs and/or infrastructure improvements that connect people to healthcare, employment, education, civic engagement opportunities, and more in and around the Arrowhead Grove community. Opportunity Areas: Clean transportation, walkable and bikeable neighborhoods, increased use of public transit, etc.
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Thriving Natural World
The Collaborative will support and promote programs and/or infrastructure improvements that prioritize accessible natural spaces near neighborhoods, sustainability, the mitigation of environmental impacts on nearby communities, and more in and around the Arrowhead Grove community. Opportunity Areas: Environmental justice, parks/natural features, resilience hubs, etc.
About Us
Uplift San Bernardino Accountable Community for Health is a member of the California Accountable Communities for Health Initiative (CACHI), a statewide network advancing community health and equity.