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Hi Folks, I would be grateful for any insight or assistance you may be able to provide.

I am from Ireland and currently seeking to develop an initiative to harness the creativity of 18 to 29 year olds in my community. I am living in a county called Galway based in the West of Ireland. Galway has twice the number of 20-24 year olds living in its community compared to that of the national average. I have conducted two surveys within my community the results of the first survey indicated that there are not sufficient outlets and opportunities for creativity and in particular not sufficient outlets/opportunities for the younger people in our community. The second survey was issued to younger people who confirmed that there is not sufficient creative opportunities for them but that they have an appetite to become involved in an outlet/forum/initiative in their community. I went on to host a focus group with a small number of young people who advised that they would be very interested in contributing their views and time to supporting the development of initiatives which would help better their community and in turn provide them with the opportunity to engage with others of diverse perspectives, backgrounds, ethnic groups etc. One of the long term goals as specified by our local Galway county council in their "Everybody Matters: A Cultural Sustainability Strategy Framework for Galway 2016-2025" is to progress and develop a vibrant, sustainable and strengthened local community. I am currently seeking ideas on how to move forward with such an initiative by harnessing the current resource and input of our younger population. One option I had in mind was something similar to Open Source Development where our younger generation would contribute and submit their ideas or donate their time to collaborate on a local issue identified within their community or even that of a local enterprise who may be seeking suggestions to improve product/business development. Members of the focus group indicated that they would like a mix of online and physical onsite collaborations. This initiative is based on creativity so would have to incorporate a substantial element which allows for fun, various modes of engagement and a platform for diverse collaboration. I would be grateful if you had any ideas or relevant resources in relation to progressing such an initiative. I am in the process of developing a website also in relation having at least one platform from which to launch this initiative. I would be very grateful for any guidance or advice you may have. Many thanks for taking the time to read my question. Best regards, Patricia
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Lun, 06/14/2021
Hello,
I hope all is well!
I am currently working on a project to launch a program we refer to as “salons.” The idea is to resurrect the public sphere, as it is understood to have existed during the emergence of capitalist economics. Our goal is to begin the conversations necessary to advance a local, sustainable, just and democratically led economy, one that is essentially “decoupled” from global capitalism. That’s the idea.
My question has to do with The Community Tool Box’s knowledge about such things. We envision bringing together community stakeholders, in open, transparent and dignified conversations, as the means to imagining a local, sustainable economy. Of course, the next step would be taking action.
Anything you may be able to provide in the way of research or case studies about such things would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you for the great work you are doing!
Best,
Mike Shesterkin
SMSBF
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Lun, 06/14/2021
We have recently developed a non-profit organization to assist in addressing community issues of a small community in the Navajo Nation. Being remote, their needs are many and resources few - 40% lack electricity and/or running water, the nearest medical care is over 50 miles away, alcohol and drug abuse is high, unemployment is high, etc. Do you have any examples of other Native American communities or organizations with which we could exchange information? Cultural and social norms are significantly different than what you would typically encounter in non-Navajo communities and require altering Toolbox materials. Thanks.
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Vie, 06/11/2021
Resources and assets to be used for policy development to enhance university education
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Mié, 06/09/2021
Could you provide correct APA citation for academic use of your web site. Specifically: https://ctb.ku.edu/en/creating-and-maintaining-coalitions-and-partnerships

Thank you -
Lun, 06/07/2021
Want to register our Local Development community committee Jue, 05/27/2021
Hello, I'd like to talk to someone about the resources listed on your website - Thanks much!
Mar, 05/18/2021
Hello, my name is Scott Dixon. I live in Society Hill, SC, a small rural town in South Carolina. We have a huge disconnect between our local government and keeping our citizens informed and abreast of what's being dictated by the powers to be. More and more things are being done in our meetings that the public should be aware of. I have gotten involved and started recording the meetings but I'm limited with funds and thus don't have the best options when it comes to recording the meetings for our community to view/listen to online.. Getting help would be a huge step in the right direction. Especially, now that Covid has pushed many places to stream their meetings - we aren't able to do that here due to the lack of knowledge and understanding in the office here.. And I feel that we're now even more in the dark about what is going on in our town because there's very little transparency and that isn't fair for anyone that lives here.

In my effort to find some kind of support, I found your organization. I'm not sure if you can help, but I hope if anything else you could point me in the right direction. The biggest issue I have right now is finding some equipment that I can afford that will help me record or even stream the meetings to keep the public informed. I don't have the funds to buy what I need, I don't really even know what I need and what would work best for our meetings.. Maybe there's a place out there that could help me find funding or even somewhere I can find affordable equipment.

I hope this makes some sense, and I appreciate your time either way. I look forward to hearing from you!

Thanks again!
Scottd

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Jue, 05/13/2021
1. What are the roles of the youth in community action?
2. What is the importance of participation in dealing with problems of the
community?
3. If the community or barangay will give you an opportunity to become a Youth
Leader, what activities can you and your fellow youths can engage with? Why?
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Jue, 05/13/2021
Hello,
My name is Hannah Hayes and I am the Project Manager for the New to Public Health Residency Program, through the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Nursing. Our team is developing a public health residency program for new to public health professionals (within 1 year of work), employed at a governmental health department. The framework of the program is based on the Foundational Public Health Services Model, and each month focuses on a foundational area or capability essential to public health practice. This program is modeled off of best practices of nurse residency programs (NRPs), which are common in acute care settings. One component instrumental to the success of nurse resident's learning in NRPs is the evidence-based practice project. Our team would like to incorporate an evidence-based practice project (or high level QI project) for our residency, where participants will plan and present a EBPP/QI proposal at the cumulation of the program. I would love to connect more with your team regarding best practices and tools that might guide this work. Thank you for your consideration!
Warm regards,
Hannah
Developing a Framework or Model of Change Mié, 05/12/2021
Dear Advisor,
I belong to a community based organization in Uganda.
I would like to find out from you if this group can partner with you
for any kind of community work
Creating and Maintaining Coalitions and Partnerships Mar, 05/11/2021
Hello! I am looking for resources on how to facilitate a budget planning process at a nonprofit that would engage community members. Thanks for your assistance!
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  • Increasing Participation and Membership
Mar, 05/11/2021
I am attempting to create a community engagement strategy on health and housing for grand/multigenerational families, sustainably. Right now; I am a lone voice in a wilderness. So far there are no people of color talking about what’s important to us.
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Lun, 05/10/2021
Good morning!
I want to reference your work however, I have no clue who to put as an author. Is there a specific name I can use for "Chapter 13. Orienting Ideas in Leadership | Section 6. Recognizing the Challenges of Leadership | Main Section | Community Toolbox ?"
Hope to hear from You soon
Jue, 05/06/2021
Hi I am organizing for the removable of hostile designed architecture that targets the homeless, park benches with a middle bar is an example. I have the community neighborhood associations on my side and now the city counselor. How do I get the MBTA, the local subway system, that has benches that are designed so someone can't lay down to eliminate this and also how do I involve the unhoused "homeless" community in organizing? Any thoughts appreciated.
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  • Developing Strategic and Action Plans
  • Developing an Intervention
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  • Advocating for Change
  • Influencing Policy Development
Jue, 05/06/2021
Your article every step in it I have taken in an issue I'm having and the local government I'm not enforce the laws because of who the corporation is I have been fighting this for three years with no help from anyone I've contacted not even so much as a fire mental health officer investigating it no one has I don't understand and I've done everything except going public and I don't feel comfortable with that no groups that even fight for my issue will help any suggestions of where else to go it was just so unreal how I read your article and it was exactly every step I took and still have no help with this issue That is affecting peoples health the quality of life and like your article says they don't care because they don't have to live with it I don't understand anyway thank you for your time and if you can suggest anything it would so be appreciated great article
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Mar, 04/27/2021
I run a community where graphic designer in my country Nigeria can come together to learn the business of design

Here are my Questions
1. How can I keep a community really valueable considering the fact that most times we have people more knowledgeable than me (who is the founder and leader) in the community

2. I often experience the stagnation of the community when I am not actively steering the wheel, like managing the operation. How can I move from here to a point where the Organization can operate autonomously?

Thanks in anticipation of your respond.
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Dom, 04/25/2021
Where to report neighbor disposing biohazard waste/ trash in Apartment Dumpster who has MRSA/ SEPSIS/ STAPH?
Infected neighbor released today, 4/19/2021 for 6th time since Oct 2020 for the above @ [DELETED] 66614.
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  • Analyzing Problems and Goals
Lun, 04/19/2021
We have partnered with the local university to create a guide to research with newcomers. I work for a settlement agency that gets a fair share of requests from students and researchers alike seeking information and data on newcomers. Who should be at the table during discussions. What should be included in the agenda
Creating and Maintaining Coalitions and Partnerships Vie, 04/09/2021
Hello,

My name is Chas Damo. I’m a new Grants Specialist for the Tribal Education Department within the Gila River Indian Community in Arizona (30 minutes south of Phoenix). I am in charge of a grant that is looking to expand the capacity of our department and am interested in how the Community Checklist could play a role in helping us attain our goals. I would like to present this tool as a option for consideration to my Director within the next week or so and could use a saleskit or presentation that could explain in brief what the Checklist does.

Specifically, we are working to unify our various school districts, which comprise of public, parochial, charter, and tribally controlled Bureau of Indian Education funded schools. It is important that our department be as transparent as possible during this process and I see the Checklist as a way to create a more visible working process towards this new era in our education system.

Has the Checklist been applied to work such as the unification of local school districts into unified school districts? Collaboration would include many education stakeholders including, but not limited to, our Tribal Education Department, local school boards, an Education Standing Committee of locally elected officials, Community Council, school principals and administrators, etc.
Evaluating the Initiative Jue, 04/08/2021
Hello. I have a question in regard to managing board appointment terms. I hope you don't mind, but the best way for me to ask my question is by giving an example.

Let's say Melissa is on the Income Tax Board. Her three-year term is scheduled as 01-01-2020 to 12-31-2022. However, she has decided to resign as of 03-25-2021. It is decided that Nick will replace Melissa on this board today, 04-06-2021.

Since Nick is replacing her in the middle of an existing term, how should Nick's Certificate of Appointment effective date read? Should his appointment paper be in effect as of today, 04-06-2021 with an expiration date of 12-31-2022? Or is his term backdated in order to use the original appointment of 01-01-2020 to 12-31-2022?

Similar to Robert's Rules, is there, by any chance, a specific website or rule book I can follow for board terms?
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Mar, 04/06/2021
What would you do to ensure the information of the survey you are collecting is accurate and reflects the needs and wants of residents
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  • Analyzing Problems and Goals
Dom, 04/04/2021
We are a not-for-profit charitable organization with a physical office. As such we have monthly fixed expenses. Our revenue is raised from some memberships, donate, occasional project-based government grants which included a very little (18% or so) staffing or operating costs. We want to embark on a social enterprise that will provide continuing revenue to support the community services we provide. What kind of social enterprise?
2ndly
Do you have a template for a community NEEDS survey?
community= ethnic organization
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Sáb, 04/03/2021
Hello, I am the executive director of a community impact initiative, and I am developing our accountability structure. I would like to know if you can provide assistance on different options for making decisions at the leadership council level and standing committee level.
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Vie, 04/02/2021

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