Established in 1984, The Communities Group is a professional consulting firm specializing in the provision of housing and urban development-related training and technical assistance services. The Group was formed around the belief that a better quality of life can best be achieved through programs that rely on individual initiative, self-reliance, and community support. The Group further believes that the application of these principles will result in greater affordability, improved health and safety, increased employment, and the fostering of an entrepreneurial spirit. The Group works both in the United States and overseas in developing countries-bringing its domestic experience to developing countries, and vice-versa.