TOP Priority MA
The One People Priority Massachusetts
Building the ground democracy stands on.
Converting lived experience into community impact. One identity. Multiple programs. One people.
Who We Are
Converting Lived Experience Into Community Impact
TOP Priority MA was incorporated on June 17, 2026, to close the gap between democratic rights and the real conditions of daily life.
Our Mission
Build a credible, measurable, partnership-oriented institution that converts lived experience into community service, civic education, research, policy development, and accountable advocacy.
Our Vision
When communities have navigable health resources, economic pathways, civic knowledge, legal literacy, and a meaningful role in shaping systems — they don’t just participate in democracy. They strengthen it.
Our Approach
We operate as a network integrator — connecting residents to existing resources, documenting gaps, researching solutions, educating communities, and translating findings into accountable policy.
Our Model
The Network Integrator Cycle
A deliberate, repeatable cycle that generates evidence at every step and builds institutional knowledge over time.
Each step generates evidence. Each cycle builds institutional knowledge. Over time, the organization becomes a trusted civic institution.
Year-One Impact Goals
Building Measurable Impact
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Residents Connected
Year-one target for service connections
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Civic Workshops
Planned for our first year
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Policy Reports
Evidence-based briefs
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Community Forums
Spaces for civic dialogue
Our Five Departments
Comprehensive Community Capacity Building
Five interconnected departments addressing the full ecosystem of community needs.
Health Equity & Community Wellness
Public health advocacy, behavioral health support, health education, and DOC health integration.
Community Safety & Justice
Restorative justice, correctional policy accountability, reentry support, and reform.
Economic Empowerment
Workforce development, small business support, financial literacy, and employment placement.
Civic Education & Literacy
Youth engagement, community workshops, voter education, and leadership development.
Legal & Policy Advocacy
Legislative research, policy analysis, advocacy campaigns, and legal support navigation.
Strategic Partnership
Complementing EDC’s Democratic Vision
While the Empowering Descendant Communities (EDC) coalition builds democratic participation infrastructure — voting rights restoration, jail-based civic education, directly impacted leadership — TOP Priority MA builds the community capacity that makes participation meaningful.
Democracy requires infrastructure, but infrastructure requires capacity. We are that capacity: health, safety, economic stability, civic literacy, and legal understanding.
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Latest News & Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
Health Equity Town Hall
Workforce Development Information Session
This Work Has a Place for You
Whether you volunteer, partner, or support our mission — every contribution strengthens Massachusetts communities.