NCSS is involved in Transforming Communities with the idea of building local power with a long-term view toward real change. Through projects NCSS promotes models of empowering that lead to comprehensive social change, democracy building and better governance, address community needs and deliver just outcomes. NCSS believe that building local power with national vision and coordination; build democracy from the bottom up. By working locally we can more effectively make community voices heard, promote a shared vision, and implement cutting edge initiatives. Local empowerment is especially important for vulnerable communities and social strata which are often concentrated in suburban and rural areas and are marginalized in the regular course of central government policy making.