The article by Sue M. Scott explores the emergence and impact of Broad-Based Organizations (BBOs) in US cities, particularly in major urban centers. BBOs are voluntary institutions that promote democracy, family health, public interest, and social safety nets. They are primarily faith-based and seek to foster healthy democratic debates and forums. These organizations have a minimum of 20 institutional members and are often affiliated with the Industrial Areas Foundation (IAF), a training institute. The research, conducted through interviews with ten community organizer/trainers, examines how BBOs transform individuals and society by promoting experiential learning, critical thinking, and social responsibility. The article draws on theories from political science, theology, psychology, and sociology, emphasizing the role of BBOs in balancing postmodern conditions and fostering a more just and democratic society. The transformation is seen as a process of personal growth and social change, where individuals and communities gain confidence and hope through successful social action. The article also discusses the dialogical learning processes within BBOs, which are grounded in Paulo Freire’s praxis and Habermas’s communicative action, aiming to transform both individual consciousness and societal structures.The article by Sue M. Scott explores the emergence and impact of Broad-Based Organizations (BBOs) in US cities, particularly in major urban centers. BBOs are voluntary institutions that promote democracy, family health, public interest, and social safety nets. They are primarily faith-based and seek to foster healthy democratic debates and forums. These organizations have a minimum of 20 institutional members and are often affiliated with the Industrial Areas Foundation (IAF), a training institute. The research, conducted through interviews with ten community organizer/trainers, examines how BBOs transform individuals and society by promoting experiential learning, critical thinking, and social responsibility. The article draws on theories from political science, theology, psychology, and sociology, emphasizing the role of BBOs in balancing postmodern conditions and fostering a more just and democratic society. The transformation is seen as a process of personal growth and social change, where individuals and communities gain confidence and hope through successful social action. The article also discusses the dialogical learning processes within BBOs, which are grounded in Paulo Freire’s praxis and Habermas’s communicative action, aiming to transform both individual consciousness and societal structures.