The ABCD model is an optimistic approach to community development that focuses on the strengths of the citizens and empowers them to maximize their skills and assets. Through their participation and connections, the community can grow from the framework already in place, confident that their blossoming community is of result of their own leadership, work, and dedication.

Little Rock High School is the site for one of our nation's most pivotal moments. In 1957, nine African American students were the first to attend the formerly all-white institution. Their efforts were met with angry white mobs, harsh criticism, and formidable opposition. This struggle officially lasted three weeks, but the cultural significance remains present to this day. Racial tensions were ingrained in this city. However, when viewed from the ABCD approach, the city became a symbol for integration, catalyzing the movement nationwide. This is an example of cultural capital because of many Little Rock citizens have deep respect for their community's past in the civil right movement while also understanding that there is still work to be done.

As previously mentioned, Angel One is the name of the helicopter transportation services for patients. This highly trained and specialized staff, including respiratory therapists, nurses, and technical support staff, is an example of human capital because these people provide their knowledge and skills toward the community. More broadly, there are thousands of staff members working at Arkansas Children's Hospital in a variety of roles. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, food service workers, administrative personnel, and many more folks who all play an irreplaceable role in both the hospital and the community as a whole. The extensive network of people mentioned above work together as human capital towards the advancement of children's health.

Arkansas Children's Hospital has a facility called the Mission Center that is dedicated to hosting community partners and sharing their mission of advocating for children's health in a multidimensional approach. This building included exhibits about what the foundation helps fund throughout the hospital including research and therapeutics tools for children undergoing medical treatment. Their motto, displayed in the in the photo of our service team, is "We champion children by making them better today and healthier tomorrow." As described in the Asset Based Community Development Model, this is an example of social capital because it allows for the involvement of community members, sponsors, student groups like fraternity and sorority life members to contribute their individual skills and passions into advocating for the common goal of the advancement of children's health.

Arkansas' official nickname is the "Natural State" due to its abundant wilderness areas and wildlife. During our time in Little Rock, we climbed the Pinnacle Mountain and got to experience some of the natural beauty that the state prides itself on. This is an example of environmental capital because communities can use their natural resources to attract tourists and residents. The hospital definitely capitalized on the local pride for the environment. The lobby incorporated natural elements with fish tanks, a waterfall, and lots of windows to let in the sunlight. The walls depicted images of wildlife and other natural landscapes while the hallways had sounds of birds chirping. All of these elements highlight the strong environmental capital Little Rock holds.