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The movement at Community First! Village is rooted in this philosophy—bringing people together and creating space for relationships to flourish. Visitors and residents alike speak about the deep pride and hope that emerge from this community, illustrating a blueprint for replicating such models elsewhere.
Replication and National Impact
With the support of organizations like Stand Together, Community First! Village has developed a comprehensive strategy to expand this model across the United States. Over 29 states have already expressed interest or visited to learn from Austin’s experience. The vision is to create a network of similar villages, each tailored to local needs but united by the principles of community, innovation, and dignity.