We are concerned about increasing disparities in health and well-being and seek to help communities turn this tide. Overall, social and economic disparities have increased dramatically in the last 25 years, and correlate with increasing health disparities and shorter life expectancy rates. Such disparities are evidenced by recent trends showing that nearly 40% of black and Hispanic children were living in poverty in 1996 – compared to 15% of white children. Similarly, access to health care services, a key indicator of population equity, remains unequal. The proportion of the U.S. population lacking health insurance has increased over time. Over half (56%) of the uninsured population is low income, and nearly one in five children are from low-income households. People living in underserved neighborhoods lack equal access to stable employment, good education, affordable housing, transportation, and other essential services and assets necessary for communities to thrive.  Many residents experience persistent health disparities, are more likely to live in unsafe housing conditions, and have lower life expectancy rates. Community advocates and public leaders are hungry for solutions. CommonHealth ACTION helps community advocates generate solutions to these social determinants of health.