The Great 38
A regional platform that makes possibility across 37 U.S. states and DC easier to see, easier to support, and harder to overlook.
What it is
Part public directory, part impact dashboard, part storytelling platform, and part invitation to participate — connecting people, places, institutions, and opportunities across The Great 38 footprint.
Why The Great 38
The footprint holds an enormous range of communities, economies, and identities. Too often, assets and needs are scattered across conversations, spreadsheets, local networks, and one-off moments. The Great 38 brings those signals into one shared platform so communities can be seen, supported, and connected.
Who it serves
Residents, local organizations, civic leaders, businesses, schools, faith communities, entrepreneurs, and creatives across the region — alongside funders, sponsors, partners, researchers, and media from inside and outside the region.
How data is handled
Information on The Great 38 is sourced from county leads, community submissions, and verified public records. Every record is labeled by its source and status: verified, submitted, needs review, or sample. We do not publish private submission details, and we contact submitters before highlighting their work publicly.
Browse by place
Start at /geo to open a State or DC, then counties or Census places as sibling lists. ZIP help lookup stays global under /geo/zip.
Frequently asked questions
- What is The Great 38?
- The Great 38 is a regional intelligence, visibility, storytelling, and resource platform covering 37 U.S. states and the District of Columbia. It helps communities, partners, and supporters see assets and needs in one place.
- Why is it called The Great 38?
- The footprint is 37 states plus DC — 38 jurisdictions total. Prefer the brand name The Great 38; it is not “38 states plus DC.”
- How do I browse places on the site?
- Use Browse by place (/geo) to open a State or DC, then counties or Census places as sibling lists. Postal ZIP lookup is global under /geo/zip.
- How is data handled?
- Information is sourced from public records, community submissions, and verified partners. Records carry source and status labels. Private submission details are not published without contact.
How to participate
Register as someone in the region or as a supporter, submit a story or opportunity, correct a county profile, or join an upcoming convening.