In this three-part article, Molly O'Shaughnessy gives the first principles that break down the myths of poverty and discusses the actual community partnerships that impact the poverty cycle and make Montessori education accessible for all children. Next, Connie Black writes about the education process and outreach programs at the Montessori Center of Minnesota where interdisciplinary teams engage the entire family to make a positive change in the quality of life. Finally, Roxana Linares describes her center, Centro, which emphasizes health, well-being, family engagement, adolescent (youth) development, adult literacy, self-help, and family cooperatives in a Hispanic community. [This talk was presented at the NAMTA conference titled "Montessori from Birth to Six: In Search of Community Values," Minneapolis, MN, November 7-10, 2013.]