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The system of support and provision of services in the community has been destabilized by the longevity of the crisis, with members of vulnerable groups being particularly affected. At the same time, the activation of citizens in solidarity with the needs of the community is growing. The change of urban dynamics and refocusing of the way of life towards the area of urban settlements is underway. In response to these 3 processes, the project intends to strengthen the capacity of the local community to provide services to vulnerable groups by developing a model of cooperation between citizens and civil society organizations with a focus on communities in individual neighborhoods. Four (4)Community Centers are being established in 3 city districts within the existing infrastructure of project partners, through which networking of CSOs and activation of citizens will strengthen the support system for providing services to vulnerable groups (LGBTIQA + people, youth, elderly). The inclusion of a partner organization from Norway in the consortium enables the application of foreign positive examples of community work practices by Croatian organizations. The development of the Community Centers model, with the involvement of CSOs and the activation of volunteers, will enable replication and expansion of the program of work with vulnerable groups to a minimum of 8 local committees within 3 covered city districts, ensuring sustainability by involving city authorities. The next expansion of the Network will be planned in the area of Brezovica.