A Lesson Learned

We’ve seen success with this model before. WNA builds on successful state-based efforts like “What’s Next, West Virginia?” and “What’s Next, Alabama?,” that began a decade ago where communities used structured, inclusive conversations to address complex local challenges and strengthen civic life. Resulting community actions included organizing a local arts festival to help support young artists, developing after school programs for teens, and forming a county’s first Narcotics Anonymous group to address opiate addiction rates. WNA helps people move toward actions like these that are tailored to their communities and their needs.