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First Name: ann
Last Name: turner
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I am ahomeless native american disabled mother of 2 sons. I have 3 brain surgerys. I volunter with groups for the disabled, homeless, welfare. I do public speaking .
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First Name: Janice
Last Name: Fernette
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I work for William Byrd Community House in Richmond, Virginia.
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First Name: Prescott
Last Name: Eaton
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MS Psychology, E. Washington University, 1967. Associate Member, APA. Member, Div. 27, SCRA Retired Retired vocation-empowering homeowners President, Federation of Forsyth County Homeowners (about 30 minutes NE of Atlanta) President, Federation of Georgia Homeowners
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First Name: Lori
Last Name: Steffen
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I am the executive director of a domestic violence program serving two largely rural counties in Central Missouri.
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First Name: Mary
Last Name: Turyk
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MPH student in epidemiology.
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First Name: Oswaldo
Last Name: Mestre
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I am the Program Coordinator for the Weed & Seed Program in Buffalo, New York and no there is no snow in buffalo (smile). Where trying to rebult Buffalo up !! community by community, block by block so any suggestions just let me know. I located in the Community Development Department for our City and in the Community just about everyday. Thanks for the opportunity to speak. cool web page.
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First Name: Rodney
Last Name: Hopkins
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Researcher with interests in community organization, substance abuse prevention, and health education.
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First Name: Rich
Last Name: Keeling
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Waiting on liver transplant and seeking information on organ donor lists in Kansas.
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First Name: Kathy
Last Name: Daves
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I am Children's Coordinator at the local mental health center. We have started a county coalition. I found the information here very interesting. Thank you.
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First Name: Claudia
Last Name: Coggin,MS,CHES
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I am a health educator and instructor in the new Public Health Program at Unviersity of North Texas Health Sicence Center in Fort Worth, TX
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First Name: Stanley
Last Name: Smith
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As City Administrator of the City of Ulysses, KS, I appreciate any guide that may assist us in developing a better community. Although I am not thoroughly familiar with all that is offered on your website, I can assure you that what I found will help us in our efforts. Thanks for your willingness to partner with us!
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First Name: maurice
Last Name: levitch
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I was looking for information that might help my community deal with out of control hospital mergers leading to monopolies and concentration of emergency services in our small neighborhood. Hospitals now consider their various services as profit centers and can care less about patients and health care workers le alone the neighborhood that supports them.
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First Name: Tonya
Last Name: Kahley
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I am the coordinator of the Hardin County Family & Children First Council in Ohio. We are currently teaming with the local health department and the United Way to conduct a community needs assessment for planning purposes.
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First Name: kenneth
Last Name: thompson
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i am a community psychiatrist at the university of pittsburgh. i direct the inst. for public health and psychiatry within the dept.
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First Name: Teodoro
Last Name: Anderson
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i love community organizing.
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First Name: Lacey
Last Name: Benton
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Have developed an innovative teen asset building program called The Learning Circus, in Baltimore City. Always looking for resources and educational info for youth and community programs.
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First Name: Damien
Last Name: McCartin
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I am a social policy worker in a community organisation in Melbourne, Australia. We are a social justice based agency, with a strong emphasis on Community development, research and advocacy. Our name is Good Shepherd Youth and Family Service. I am interested in general advocacy, social change tools, and I have particular interests in the promotion of citizenship and civil society, and special contributions Community Service organisations can make to these areas. P.S. I Luv your web site!
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First Name: Kathleen
Last Name: Koval
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Nursing Faculty at University of Indianapolis Area of Practice: Community Health/Public Health Nursing Credentials: RN, DNS
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First Name: Kelly
Last Name: Alley
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I manage a statewide tobacco prevention and control coalition funded by the National Cancer Institute. We have a state-level coalition and five local coalition which are funded. We also have coalitions/task forces in five communities which receive no federal funds, but are provided materials and technical assistance from my office. I am always looking for good information on strategic planning and am interested in working with groups to train them on using policy and media advocacy to promote their issue(s).
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First Name: Mary
Last Name: Ludtke
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I provide training and technical assistance to collaborative, community (county) groups in Michigan.
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First Name: Frank
Last Name: Vasquez
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Your community tool box is a great resource that we can use in the City of Ft. Worth. We have established a new division, Health Information Assessment Outreach Division, whose primary focus is to create a "Healthy Ft. Worth". We have six community based teams led by a community nurse (R. N.)that will have the support of 2 community health aides. The resources you provide will enhance the skills of our community based teams whick will help us in becoming a healthy city. Thanks Framk Vasquez Manager, Health Information Assessment Outreach Division
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First Name: Leila
Last Name: Marsh
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Happy to see this and will soon explore all it has to offer. Thank you for making this valuable tool available. I work for Kaiser Permenente in Community Health Partnerships (in California)
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First Name: nikole
Last Name: brugnoli
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I'm working on a guidelines booklet for the western pa region for my senior project. your page was quite helpful!!
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First Name: Robyn
Last Name: Morgan
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I am the Regional Coordinator for the Thuringowa Community Policing Partnership. Our partnership's aim is to address crime and safety issues within the community within a social justice framework.
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First Name: Mary Ellen
Last Name: Thompson
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Former caregiver and RN looking for a video Coming Home--Basic Information for the Home Caregiver. Also, interested in forming a support group/resource group for my church in Oak Park Illinois
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First Name: Jenny
Last Name: Wildblood
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I'm an Outreach Worker for The Charities Information Bureau, providing advice, information and training around funding and funding management to small community and voluntary groups in West Yorkshire and the north of England. I'm part of a group looking into promoting internet and email use amongst small community groups in the Wakefield district in West Yorkshire, so as part of this I'm wandering around different sites, looking at what's out there.
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First Name: Spence
Last Name: Limbocker
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The Neighborhood Funders Group is an association of foundations that provide support to communty development and organizing.
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First Name: Vicki
Last Name: Leighty
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I am currently leaving my position as community planner for the Missouri Dept. of Health where I have coordinated and facilitated the statewide HIV/STD Prevention Community Planning Effort for 2 1/2 years. I am starting my own consulting service: Leighty Consulting Service, 1509 St. Christopher Street, Columbia, MO 65203. Focus on Community Planning, Coalition Building, needs assessments, grantwriting, etc. Your resources are invaluable. Thank you.
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First Name: WESLEY
Last Name: marshall
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Posturting for graduation May '98 WASHBURN UNIVERSITY with a degree in HUMAN SERVICES/MENTAL HEALTH &DISABILITIES with emphasis on Mental Health Technology. Volunteer with Meals on Wheels, Community Reintergration of Female Offenders, Member of the Neighborhood Improvement Association. I'm an Artist and Musician.
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First Name: Possert
Last Name: rainer
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Dr.med, Arzt f. Allgemeinmedizin, Psychotherapeut, Obmann "Verein f. praktisch Sozialmedizin" und Mitarbeiter im "Sozialmedizinischem Zentrum Graz-Sud" (Kooperation von med. und sozialen Berufen im Rahmen der Basisversorgung)
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First Name: Gail
Last Name: McCray
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Health educator working with community collaborations in Atlanta---collaborations w/academic institutions, community and boards of public health
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First Name: Christopher
Last Name: Irvin
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I working on parent training issues for families that have young children expereincing autism
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First Name: Carol
Last Name: Cowden
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I'm so impressed! More people need to know about this. I hope you can come to KC in October for our National Coalition Building Conference. I'll call! Hello to Steve Russos!
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First Name: Jessica
Last Name: Rogers
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I am a graduate student at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania, and enrolled in the MPH program.
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First Name: james
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i am just a guy looking for a direction to go.
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First Name: Osvalda
Last Name: Rodrigues
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Community and Social Psychology graduate student at UMass Lowell. Currently working with the Portuguee community in Lowell, MA developing a survey to better understand the number of Portuguese-speakers living in this city, as well as understand their interests and needs.
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First Name: Janet
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I'm taking the Community Health Development Class via ITV.
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First Name: Rebecca
Last Name: Saito
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Search Institute has a natl initiative called Healthy Communities*Healthy Youth which provides products and services to communities to help them mobilize on behalf of positive youth development. www.search-institute.org
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First Name: Brandi
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I am an AmeriCorps Leader with the Montana Campus Corps. I provide resources and training to AmeriCorps members in the state of Montana.
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First Name: Michelle
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I am a community organizer, I currently work in Romania on a project to train NGOs in Advocacy and Community Organizing. The Community Tool Box is an excellent resource! I am sorry that I did not find it sooner!
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First Name: JOHN
Last Name: DEVILLE
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I'm a Family Advocate for the Edgewood/Brookland Family Support Collaborative. I would like to be placed on the mailing list for literature. My address is 1345 Saratoga Ave. NE # 1 & 2 Washington, DC 20018 Thank You, John DeVille
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First Name: Albert
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Am executive director of REACH 2000 which is a local youth/community advocacy group. Development has been augmented by assistance from our state Dept. of Health and it's Healthier Communities initiative. We were incorp. in '90 and have spawned a number of activities. Currently involved in Juvenile Justice and allied activities relating to violence. Would enjoy being involved with others of the same ilk who would like to exchange experiences.
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First Name: Matthew
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I am a research assistant at the Univ. of Connecticut Health Center. I am also interested in community psychology. I suggest checking out the Community Psychology Net at <A HREF="http://www.cmmtypsych.net">http://www.cmmtypsych.net</A>
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First Name: Jerry
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I am currently serving on a zoning commission for a local neighborhood organization in Decatur, IL. Our organization is known as GM Square. We are a neighborhood in need of change and are looking for input on how to empower the residents to better the neighborhood.
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Thanks vince for the info about your web site. We'll stay in touch. Susan Butler
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Network Administrator for the Chester County Hospital & Nursing Center.
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Currently a MSW student, I am in a field practice at Santa Maria Community Services in Cincinnati, OH. I am also employed as a Job Coordinator for Travelers Aid Int. of Greater Cincinnati
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Great resource.
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First Name: Bunmi
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RN pursuing a master's degree in community health nursing (young and older adults). Interested in achieving an in-depth knowledge and application of the process of planning, strategies for change, planning methods, or any part of the PRECEED-PROCEED Model, and writing a grant proposal.
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First Name: Ken
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http://www.kumc.edu/SAH/kdavis/resume.html
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