Policy Innovations Institute (PII) is a nonprofit research and support organization located in the County of Allegheny within the state of Pennsylvania. The Mission of Policy Innovations Institute, a 501(c)(3) corporation, is to strengthen urban communities by researching and establishing public-private partnerships to provide innovative solutions to housing and education issues. Our vision is to establish solutions in housing and education that will be sustainable through public-private partnerships. It is our belief, that public-private partnerships provide more people with a vested interest, thus providing a greater opportunity for successful solutions.

Policy Innovations Institute was incorporated in October 2004. Initial funding was provided through a grant by the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development. Policy Innovations Institute is governed by a three-member, volunteer, Board of Directors and an Executive Director.

Currently we are working on a number of projects in the areas of housing and education. In housing, we have developed an innovative public-private model to address the problem of vacant homes in blighted areas. We are in the final stages of our unique database design on housing services.Our exciting educational programs' Web site will be launched in the upcoming weeks. We are also engaged in other research in the areas of career development, summer educational programs, and alternative program funding for schools.

Policy Innovations institute also provides research and support to communities and community groups. PII will assist your community in finding practical solutions (best practices) to your public policy problems. PII will work closely with your community/organization to ensure the solution(s) are germane to the needs and demographics of your community. PII will be committed to all aspects of the solution, including research, locating funding, implementation, and metrics.