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Thank you for your question. The Community Tool Box can seem large at first, but there are several easy ways to get started.

A great place to begin is our guide to Using the Community Tool Box, which explains how the site is organized and how to find the resources that best match your needs: Using the Community Tool Box.

You may also find these sections helpful:

• Table of Contents: Browse all chapters and sections by topic, from assessment and planning to evaluation and advocacy. https://ctb.ku.edu/en/table-of-contents
• Toolkits: Step-by-step guidance for common community health and development activities, such as building partnerships, creating action plans, and evaluating initiatives. https://ctb.ku.edu/en/toolkits
• Learn A Skill: Practical guidance on hundreds of community-building and change-making skills. https://ctb.ku.edu/en/chapters
• Troubleshooting Guide: Solutions to common challenges faced by community groups and organizations. https://ctb.ku.edu/en/troubleshooting-guide
• Ask an Advisor: If you're not sure where to start, you can submit a question and receive personalized guidance. https://ctb.ku.edu/en/ask-an-advisor

The best place to start depends on what you're trying to accomplish. For example, are you assessing community needs, developing a strategic plan, building a coalition, implementing an intervention, advocating for policy change, or evaluating your work? If you tell us a little more about your goals, we'd be happy to suggest specific Community Tool Box resources that fit your situation.