The mission of the Dwelling Place is to help and support using programs that directly improve the living and wellbeing of people in communities and those who re-enter back into them. The purpose of the Dwelling Place is to focus community efforts to improve outcomes associated with the transition from hardship in the community. We want to promote positive youth development, prosaically approaches that engage youth and adults within their communities, schools, organizations, peer groups, and families in a manner that is productive and constructive.