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Hi, I am a wellness director for a short-term and long-term rehabilitation center; my background is in Kinesiology/Health Science and Health Education. We are introducing the wellness concept to my skilled-nursing company (7 domains of wellness: spiritual, physical, emotional, vocational, cognitive, social, and spiritual), and I want to have a luncheon and invite community wellness vendors (fitness instructors, massage therapists, life coaches, volunteer services, spiritual educators, etc.) to attend a luncheon at the facility. The purpose of the luncheon is to help foster relationships/partnerships within this community. What are some effective ways to invite the community vendors in for a luncheon?	Increasing Participation and Membership	Wed, 12/11/2013
How can I cite the Community Tool Box in APA. Thanks		Sat, 12/07/2013
Looking for the old 12 promising processes. The page it takes me to now is "Processes for Change", but does not go anywhere, do anything, nor does it have any useful information. /en/processes-change#.Ul2m09JJMru I can't find anything on the 12 processes now as a collective (I can still find them individually), but sheets like "identification of promising processes from research/practice sources" and the page that models these processes on your prevention model with links seem to all be gone. Any suggestions?		Tue, 10/15/2013
I have questions about applying for an Out-Of-The box grant. Please contact me	Writing a Grant Application for Funding	Wed, 08/11/2010
What are some examples of community health support services available to the uninsured or underinsured in the community?	Developing an Intervention Advocating for Change	Mon, 08/16/2010
How can we participate in Community Tool Box?	Increasing Participation and Membership	Tue, 08/17/2010
I am currently taking course of Community Assessment. We are supposed to March 18, 2011 11:00 PM ) interview a minimum of four key informants, individuals who work with the population or who are considered experts in the problems the population experience and determine what method should be selected to best reach the population we're interested in; what model we should use in assessing the population. My question is: to whom should I talk to about cancer rates and what questions should I ask?	Assessing Community Needs and Resources	Mon, 03/14/2011
I had the pleasure of being introduced to Community Psychology and meeting a number of SCRA members at the recent biennial. Since returning home, I have been exploring the literature on a number of issues, one of which is empowerment. My question is whether anyone can recommend specific measures of empowerment that I could obtain and hopefully adapt for use in international development work in rural communities of Nepal. Any advice on/references to specific instruments would be much appreciated! Best, marcia	Evaluating the Initiative	Thu, 06/30/2011
I am a college graduate looking to study either community psychology or clinical community psychology. I am wondering about the difference between these two types of programs and what type of work each would allow me to do. It seems that a clinical community psychology program would be more beneficial because it would allow me the option of becoming certified as a counselor. However, the course lists seem to mirror clinical or counseling programs with only one or two courses focusing on community psychology, so I am wondering if a clinical-community psychology progam would not give me an in-depth training in the community aspect. As far as training and job placement, is there a major difference between these two programs and if so, what is it?		Sun, 09/11/2011
Dear Friend, Can you suggest or provide any resources for what kinds of careers graduates of community psychology programs go into? I am interested in this field but obviously concerned about the economy and wonder how I can learn the viability of making a decent living through this career path. Thanks very much in advance for your assistance. Warmly, Jeremy L.	Building Leadership	Tue, 04/27/2010
How do you deal with 'challenging' partners?	Creating and Maintaining Coalitions and Partnerships Creating and Maintaining Coalitions and Partnerships	Thu, 04/29/2010
what issues are in involved in:-managing and evaluating vaccination programmes,including promoting and measuring vaccine coverage,monitoring vaccine efficacy and adverse events,refining vaccinationschedules and conducting serological surveillance?The barriers to the successful implemntation of animmunization programme including physical barrriers such as logistical and cold chain.	Implementing a Social Marketing Effort Developing an Intervention Assessing Community Needs and Resources Evaluating the Initiative Developing Strategic and Action Plans	Fri, 04/30/2010
Hi, I am working with a community based participatory research project. Our goal is to prevent cvd and reduce risk factors in our community. We would like to get the word out about what our project has done for the community and the services that it offers. We are leaning towards poster presentations, newsletters and twitter and facebook. Do you have any addition suggestions on what we could do?	Influencing Policy Development Advocating for Change Influencing Policy Development Advocating for Change	Thu, 05/20/2010
how would i go about solving or prevevnting senior hunger in america?	Analyzing Problems and Goals Developing a Framework or Model of Change Developing an Intervention Advocating for Change Assessing Community Needs and Resources Developing Strategic and Action Plans Analyzing Problems and Goals Developing a Framework or Model of Change Developing an Intervention Advocating for Change Assessing Community Needs and Resources Developing Strategic and Action Plans	Fri, 05/21/2010
Hi, I plan an article or series of Q/A sessions around "what are the most effective building energy efficiency programs?" I'd like to know about a resource like yours that provides an advisor who would answer the above question. There are many community-level planners now weighing various program concepts and designs who may have little or no energy experience and the article, to run in Home Energy Magazine, will hopefully be a resource. I'm aware of the Rocky Mountain Institute community energy planning tool & want to learn about others.	Analyzing Problems and Goals Influencing Policy Development Developing a Framework or Model of Change Advocating for Change	Fri, 05/28/2010
I would like to know about the different approaches (methodology) of community health programmes in India. Is there one book/portal which talks about various approaches and their critique?	Assessing Community Needs and Resources	Sat, 05/29/2010
how do i conduct a resourceful listening campaign ? what should be on the agenda for the 2 hours?	Assessing Community Needs and Resources Assessing Community Needs and Resources	Tue, 06/01/2010
what has proven to be an effective way to teach spanish speaking functionally illiterate men who have been exposed to asbestos and other toxicants to stop smoking and understand the risk of smoking?	Developing an Intervention	Wed, 06/02/2010
I am looking for an activity for 7 -9th graders to learn about basic concepts in public health. Could you suggest something? Thank you.	Increasing Participation and Membership Increasing Participation and Membership	Mon, 06/07/2010
I'm a nurse and I was thinking about teaching a community group for a class project. I have a school project that requires me to volunteer 30 hours. I must find a group, assess there needs and teach them something that would benefit them. They must be within the my community. I was thinking about teaching to a Boys & Girls club or local Boyscouts. As a nurse, what could I teach on?	Assessing Community Needs and Resources	Fri, 06/18/2010
Do you offer any online courses on the community toolbox? I am a social worker and director of a community service center. I it possible to get Continuing Education credit from you. Dr. Ray J. Flynn	Building Leadership Building Leadership	Mon, 06/21/2010
I am a retired public health nurse pursuing a PhD in public health; planning to survey an organizing community service organization and interview key informants. The purpose is to identify possible problems in team collaboration and possible remedial actions of the organization. I am seeking recommendations and prior knowledge of such an undertaking. Thank you.	Analyzing Problems and Goals Creating and Maintaining Coalitions and Partnerships	Tue, 06/29/2010
Dear Community Tool Box Advisors, I am writing a dissertation on environmental prevention strategies specifically related to Drug Free Community Grant coalitions. I was wondering if there are resources listed on your web site specific to environmental strategies.	Developing an Intervention Enhancing Cultural Competence Evaluating the Initiative Developing Strategic and Action Plans	Mon, 07/05/2010
I work with young people ages 17 - 24 years old who are high school drop outs . they work on earning a GED or High School Diploma while they perform construction new homes and rehabilitation of home in low income communities. 45% of our participants are young women and 95% of them are overweight. What can we do to stem the tide of diabetes and high blood pressure that will surely be the outcome for these young women by the time they reach 35. 95% are young mothers.	Implementing a Social Marketing Effort Developing a Framework or Model of Change Enhancing Cultural Competence Assessing Community Needs and Resources Developing Strategic and Action Plans	Tue, 07/13/2010
Is there a list of key descriptive words to use in writing a grant? Some of us are new to writing and having a good descriptive database of words may help us jog our brain of what we really want to say. Thank you,	Writing a Grant Application for Funding	Tue, 07/13/2010
I have been tasked to create a community health report & I was wondering if you had template(s) that would be simple, time efficient, & effective. My report is based on a study that was done to link the health effects experienced by the school faculty & students in the target community to the poor air quality.. Please help... Also I am ignorant to using the microsoft excel program... I was wondering if you had a simple way to convert spreadsheets to graphs? I know I'm a mess!	Evaluating the Initiative	Thu, 07/22/2010
What are the challenges of using the "Art of Hosting" methodologies?	Building Leadership Creating and Maintaining Coalitions and Partnerships Enhancing Cultural Competence Assessing Community Needs and Resources	Sat, 07/31/2010
I am a high school teacher and I am interested in creating a public service announcement about education and students in school. I have some ideas but I do not know whom to contact to get the ball rolling. I need to get in touch with someone who can help me realize my ideas. It needs to someone who can help me hook up with a production company and help me distribute it to TV stations. I have the ideas and the vision; I do not have the money, the equipment, or the broadcast facilities. I am hoping I can solicit people in the broadcast industry to donate their expertise and resources in the interest of improving public education. I believe a quality PSA shown to students on MTV and their parents on mainstream networks, and shown repeatedly will strengthen the image of public education. Any thoughts on how I might begin this endeavor?	Implementing a Social Marketing Effort Creating and Maintaining Coalitions and Partnerships Developing Strategic and Action Plans	Sun, 08/01/2010
To whom it may concern: Is the Community Tool Box Announces Global Prize Contest for Community Innovations open to for profits also or is it only not for profits. Thank you.	Developing an Intervention	Mon, 08/02/2010
How can I help girls in my community to develop leadership skills and support them in meeting school fees to reduce high drop out and poor performance of girls in my community. Thank you.	Increasing Participation and Membership Building Leadership Creating and Maintaining Coalitions and Partnerships Developing Strategic and Action Plans	Wed, 08/04/2010
I am the Grants Chair for Old Southwest, Inc, a volunteer run group that has been named 2009 National Neighborhood Organization in recognition of our many successful projects. We are interested in applying for a prize. Is there a link to see details of your recent award winners?	Writing a Grant Application for Funding	Thu, 08/05/2010
Hello, Thank you for the initiative and massive effort behind this excellent resource. I am presently part of a steering group setting up an Australia wide, not for profit corporation, linking many water advocacy groups around Australia. We want to convene 'real time' meetings - electronically. What would you advise is the best means of achieving this? I've bookmarked your site for on-going reference. Best regards,	Increasing Participation and Membership Creating and Maintaining Coalitions and Partnerships	Wed, 01/27/2010
What should I have together before I present my idea to area churches to solicit them as a Fiscal Agent? Do I have to a sponsor agree to be a Fiscal Agent before I can apply for grants?	Writing a Grant Application for Funding Creating and Maintaining Coalitions and Partnerships	Mon, 02/01/2010
In developing individualized recreational surveys for people with intellectual disability, what are the necessary factors that may ensure that they participate in integrated activity in the community which can raise community awareness positively about them?	Analyzing Problems and Goals	Mon, 02/01/2010
What is the best program to be in for a community health bachelors degree? Does KU have a master's program in community health? If not, what program does KU recommend?	Assessing Community Needs and Resources	Wed, 02/03/2010
Hello my name is Resa Berger I live in Benton County Iowa. I am interested in Breaking the Cycle of Domestic Violence. I don't feel there's enough awareness in our community and school systems. I desire to be part of bringing this awareness to our community. I started in an abusive relationship at 16 years old. By the age 17 had 2 children. Then had 2 more children in the abusive relationship. Myself and my children have suffered and and have been scared from the trauma we experienced. I didn't know anyone cared and it was kept in silence. Ten years later I was able too Break the Silence. And I feel there isn't enough support. I also feel there isn't enough openness or interest from others on being educated on domestic violence and the effects it has on children. Therefore I desire to share my experience to raise awareness and continue to work with my community to ensure there is proper support systems. I am looking for the steps I need to take in getting started. Any information that you can provide me with would be greatly appreciated! Thank you for your time, Resa Berger (319)214-4145 or responded back by e-mail blondresa30@gmail.com	Increasing Participation and Membership Advocating for Change Assessing Community Needs and Resources	Mon, 02/08/2010
Dear Srs. I need to develope, a cuestionary, abot drug use and abuse, violence, and gangs. Its gona be employed in a pilot proyect for 24,000 public students, in El Salvador. It has to be short, but whitin that produce a deep impact. Where can I find this kind of info. Sincerily yours	Analyzing Problems and Goals Assessing Community Needs and Resources	Fri, 02/12/2010
Hi I am a BSN nursing student doing a health fair project on stress management. We are required to go out into the community and get resourcess/information on ways to reduce stress and therefore decrease chances of illness. I was wondering if there any national resources that may be able to offer us help. Such as providing stress balls, etc? Thanks, Rebekka	Assessing Community Needs and Resources	Tue, 02/16/2010
The Tool Box available for purchase?	Analyzing Problems and Goals	Wed, 02/17/2010
I am seeking a little guidance regarding starting a youth program/ center in my community. I have found a lot of useful material on your site, but I am not clear 100% as to where I should start. This has been a dream of mine for many years, and now is the time in which my community needs it the most. As do I !	Building Leadership Creating and Maintaining Coalitions and Partnerships Assessing Community Needs and Resources	Tue, 02/23/2010
I am having a terrible time with this paper. I have decided to support the Levy in my community that is needed for the fire department and EMS system because it is terribly understaffed, outdated equipment, etc. I am having a problem trying to figure out how to implement and evaluate my goal which is to educate the community on this need. My diagnosis is prevention/safety	Analyzing Problems and Goals Assessing Community Needs and Resources	Sun, 02/28/2010
I am not good in coversation in English. Is there any book that you can recommend for me to read	Improving Organizational Management and Development	Sun, 02/28/2010
Hello I am a member of a small community group and we need to encourage members and get feedback about what the community wants...we have tried a questionnaire and got 22 out of a couple of thousand..any ideas?	Analyzing Problems and Goals Assessing Community Needs and Resources Analyzing Problems and Goals Assessing Community Needs and Resources	Sun, 02/28/2010
Do you know of any assessment tools that measure skills of coalition coordinators? I already have a coalition self-assessment tool that addresses the coalition's effectiveness but really need something to address the coordinator. If a tool is not available, a comprehensive list of skills that coalition coordinators should have would be helpful. Thanks!	Analyzing Problems and Goals Creating and Maintaining Coalitions and Partnerships	Wed, 03/03/2010
I am a grad student and I am interested in working with Native American youth at risk. I am looking for information and resources for working with kids creating a community art studio format. Any information or resources you could supply me with would be most helpful. Thank you, Natalie Norrell	Analyzing Problems and Goals	Thu, 03/04/2010
Do you have section covering how to gain entry into the community?	Analyzing Problems and Goals	Tue, 03/16/2010
I have a coalition that would like to use ACS services to call voters in their area to remind them to vote. They will not say anything about which way to vote, just to remind them to vote. If they pay for this service will it be considered advocacy or would it be a lobbying issue to use their grant funds for this. Thanks for your help.	Increasing Participation and Membership	Mon, 03/22/2010
(1) Do you plan to come out with a CTB workbook? I don't like killing trees, but especially in communities that don't have good internet access, a paper workbook might be the only way to go. (2) Have you come across workbooks that are good enough to recommend? My personal favorite is INRC's Organizer's Workbook (pretty pictures!)* Which ones, if any, do you like best? Thanks; Leo * http://ourblocks.net/organizers-workbook-and-other-resources-from-gini	Increasing Participation and Membership Analyzing Problems and Goals Developing a Framework or Model of Change Advocating for Change Assessing Community Needs and Resources Developing Strategic and Action Plans Increasing Participation and Membership Analyzing Problems and Goals Developing a Framework or Model of Change Advocating for Change Assessing Community Needs and Resources Developing Strategic and Action Plans	Sat, 04/03/2010
What is the best method of study on drug abuse determinant like prevalence?	Analyzing Problems and Goals	Sun, 04/04/2010
Hi, I am trying to conduct an environmental scan (or community analysis) of all the organizations, coalitions, agencies etc who deals with health within our community to determine who is out there and the connectedness between everyone. Are there best practices around doing a community scan? Are there surveys available? How can we best get this information? Any information would be great. Thanks, Claire	Assessing Community Needs and Resources	Wed, 04/14/2010