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This website built by the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) Rhode Island, tells the story of the Health Equity Zone, Rhode Island’s place-based, resident-led approach to community health, and how that infrastructure impacted the State’s ability to respond to the COVID-19 emergency. The site details the philosophy behind the strategy, what metrics were used to identify catchment areas, creation of the collaborative of partners, and the steps that were taken to elevate and prioritize resident input. The impact and response to the pandemic illustrate theimportance of the strong community relationships and trusted partners and forged the way for community support. Lastly, the site includes a toolkit with steps and resources to take to begin a Health Equity Zone.