The Asset-Based Community Development Institute (ABCD) is at the center of a large and growing movement that considers local assets as the primary building blocks of sustainable community development. Building on the skills of local residents, the power of local associations, and the supportive functions of local institutions, asset-based community development draws upon existing community strengths to build stronger, more sustainable communities for the future.

We invite you to learn about the institute and its work in the university and community context. We hope you will join us in building strong communities. The ABCD Institute is partnered with and housed at DePaul University’s Irwin W. Steans Center for Community-Based Service Learning & Community Service Studies located in Chicago, Illinois.

Honoring our Co-Founder John McKnight​​

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​We are so deeply saddened to share the news that our co-Founder, John McKnight, has passed away. John's contributions are tremendous within this community and beyond. We extend our condolences to his family and friends across the globe and will post more information as we continue to honor his legacy.

Tributes to John
·       Coady Institute: ABCD Pioneer leaves Global legacy
·       Planned Lifetime Advocacy Network: Celebrating John McKnight​
·       Philip Amerson: John McKnight: A Tribute