Strategic Focus

Legacy 2030

As an organization rooted in listening and collaboration, we have facilitated numerous community discussions, research initiatives, and data analyses. Through this multi-year listening process, we are excited to announce our six-year plan (2025-2030), with the goal of making Jefferson County the healthiest place on Earth.

Our six-year strategic plan aims to create a sustainable community where individuals of all ages can access the necessary resources and services to thrive. A strong workforce is the cornerstone, supported by ensuring youth, adults, and seniors have equitable access to transportation, mental health, and social services to promote well-being and independence. Our efforts and investments will focus on prevention, root causes, and initiatives that create a path to self-reliance.

We understand your organization is already striving to make a difference. Let us collaborate with you to generate innovative ideas and provide the support and resources you require to care for the community and promote sustainable solutions.

This page outlines our Focus Areas, goals, and objectives for our Community and the People who live here.

We become a stronger Jefferson County by working together.

Community

Community

We aim for a Thriving Workforce that makes Jefferson County a desirable place to live and work and attracts and retains top talent.
To achieve this, we seek proposals, projects, and efforts that:
- Expand access and options for quality Childcare to improve outcomes for families and businesses
- Build stability through access to quality, safe and affordable Housing
- Expand Recreation options to promote health, connections, and a high quality of life
- Build skills and knowledge through Professional Development* to enhance and advance careers

*Professional Development focuses on initiatives that strengthen our local workforce by enhancing skills and career pathways particularly in sectors critical to our region’s health and well-being. Examples include but are not limited to: training, credentialing and/or certification programs; leadership & career advancement; pipeline development and recruitment; regional collaboration and employer partnerships.

People

We aim for Strong Youth, Empowered Adults, and Stable Seniors in Jefferson County with the following outcomes if achieved:
- Kids that have a strong foundation and build resilience
- Adults that are healthy, educated, and productive citizens
- Seniors that are independent and Grow Old with Love and Dignity (GOLD)
To achieve this, we seek proposals, projects, and efforts that:
- Build Mental Health** resilience and healing through holistic and preventative approaches
- Bridge distances by increasing options and access to Transportation
- Grow Social Services*** that strengthen and empower individuals and families

**Mental Health also includes substance use disorders. We understand that mental health is often interconnected with substance use disorders. Due to the lack of treatment services in our county, opportunities to support new, existing, or expanding programs that will allow more people to seek recovery are particularly attractive to BLF.

***We seek to support Social Services that strengthen individuals and families by equipping them with the skills, resources, and support needed to navigate challenges, recover from adversity, and maintain long-term well-being. These services may address immediate needs and/or long-term capacity-building to foster self-sufficiency and overall health.

Our Vision for the place we call Home

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