PolicyLink is a national research and action institute working towards a nation that works for all.

Core values

- **Addressing Societal Needs**: PolicyLink works on various initiatives such as Promise Neighborhoods, Healthy Food Financing, Sustainable Communities, and the Alliance for Boys and Men of Color, which address critical societal needs like education, health, housing, and economic opportunities[1][4][5].
- **Improving Quality of Life**: Their work focuses on creating healthy communities of opportunity, ensuring access to healthy food, affordable housing, and transportation, which significantly improve the quality of life for low-income communities and communities of color[1][5].
- **Promoting Positive Change**: PolicyLink advocates for equity-focused policies, supports community engagement and ownership, and works to dismantle systemic disparities, such as the school-to-prison pipeline, thereby promoting positive change[1][4][5].
- **Contributing to Community Well-being**: The organization's efforts, including the National Equity Atlas and the All-In Cities initiative, contribute to community well-being by providing tools and resources for equitable growth, community revitalization, and democratic engagement[1].