International Association of Character Cities

What Do You Want for Your City?

Your vision may include increased jobs, a higher standard of living, or greater economic development. These goals can become unreachable because of root problems such as broken families, community apathy, and controlling addictions. Just as a weed must be completely uprooted to ensure its banishment from the lawn, your community's challenges must be tackled at their source. The key to solving these issues is individual character development.

Character is the inward motivation to do what is right, whatever the cost. It enables a person to see and make the best decisions in life. For example, diligent people will see a need and create new jobs as they go about meeting the need. Resourcefulness allows people to raise their standard of living by investing money, time, and energy where it will bring the most benefit. Economic development results as people approach their lives with creativity and initiative.

If you want to invest the time and commitment required for lasting results, the IACC staff is at your disposal. Join with leaders around the world who have said...

"Our purpose is to be known as a Community of Character. Therefore, we declare our commitment to develop character by becoming a Character City."