Our mission is to provide community-focused leadership development that strengthens the capacity of individuals and entities working toward community development. Such trainings provided by MA'AT will help foster greater bonds among community organizations resulting in the formulation and growth of a much needed critical mass.  Laying this foundation is essential to advancing programs and policy decisions impacting the health, safety and well-being of disenfranchised, under-resourced communities. In recognition of the role community stability plays in public safety, MA'AT also offers both instrumental and consultative support to community-based groups and associations that focus on stemming violence.  We invite you to invest with us into making Bronzeville, and the surrounding area one of the best places to live in Chicago and the world.