We've assembled community development trainings from organizations & universities onto one platform. Community L.A.B. is your one-stop shop for the knowledge, resources, & support you seek to strengthen your community!

Our Mission

The Missouri Community L.A.B.'s mission is to increase participation in the community-building process by educating and supporting all in the quest to build strong, whole communities.

Community L.A.B. Offers

  • A hub for residents and professionals to easily access and participate in high quality courses to build community through topics such as real estate, organizing, and managing a nonprofit organization.

  • Collaborative new programs, courses, and trainings that provide vital and current community development knowledge.

  • A way to connect the dots for neighborhood leaders hoping to take their community work to the next level and have a voice in civic decision-making.

  • Support for residents who are seeking to make the changes they envision for their communities.

Course Categories

  • Local Government 101

  • Neighborhood Leadership

  • Community Organizing

  • Community Engagement

  • Real Estate Development

  • Economic Development

  • Civic Data

  • Non-Profit Governance including Evaluation, Fundraising

  • Coalition Building

If your organization would like to promote your trainings on Community LAB, please visit the Partners Page.