Sustainability Summit
Hosted by the Indiana County Sustainable Economic Development (ICSED) Task Force in partnership with The Center for Community Growth, the Indiana County Sustainability Summit is an annual event that brings together residents, students, business leaders, and sustainability experts to explore environmental initiatives, green economic development, and strategies for building a more resilient future.
Grant Resources
Identify critical community needs, demographic trends, and service gaps to strengthen grant applications, support data-driven planning, and align projects with local priorities
Explore local environmental, water, air quality, and land-use data to document community needs, support environmental grant applications, and inform sustainable development projects.
Homer City Data Center Presentation
In 2025, CCG supported interns in developing a research-based presentation exploring data centers and their relevance to the proposed Homer City data center project
Presentation By: Maahela Hamid, Mahrukh Hamid, Clifford Kigunda, Sylvia Mukasa, Â Farheen Mahmood
Presentation By: Maahela Hamid, Mahrukh Hamid, Clifford Kigunda, Sylvia Mukasa, Farheen Mahmood
Empowering Communities, Building Futures
​Indiana County Thrives is not just an initiative; it's a commitment to the prosperity and resilience of our communities.Funded through the Coal Communities Get Ready! grant from the Just Transition Fund, Indiana County Thrives is a community-driven program that leverages the grassroots strengths and inclusive missions of its partnering organizations to maximize our area’s vision of economic and workforce development opportunities.​​​​​​​​​​​​
Our Origins
At its core, Indiana County Thrives embodies a rich history of community engagement and activism. The Center for Community Growth was the driving force behind the Indiana County Sustainable Economic Development Taskforce (ICSED), pioneering ahead of its time with a 6-year documentary series that drew attention to inevitable transitions. It established the Food Bucks program, granting SNAP recipients access to the Indiana County Farmers Market, and hosted an informative public safety podcast during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. With an unwavering commitment to advancing social, racial, economic, LGBTQIA+, and environmental justice, The Center champions the cause of a more inclusive and vibrant community experience.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
W.H.O.L.E Unity Inc., an acronym for Wellness, Hope, Opportunities, Love, Embracing Unity, serves as the fiscal sponsor and a crucial partner in championing diversity and equity within the scope of the initiative. Committed to fostering community well-being, W.H.O.L.E Unity actively sponsors programs designed to encourage entrepreneurship and provide support for local businesses in Indiana. The organization plays a pivotal role in bridging cultural gaps, engaging in partnerships with county human services agencies, and collaborating with various organizations to enhance the overall welfare of the community.
Join Us in Building the Future
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Together, we are writing the next chapter of success for Indiana County. Join us in our mission to empower communities, drive sustainable change, and build a future where every individual has the opportunity to thrive. Together, we can create a success story that transcends generations.
