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Question	Core Competency	Date
What does it mean geographic and social boundaries in which a community exists?		Wed, 03/05/2014
Is it best when beginning the strategic planning process to have an outside facilitator or have the division head lead the process?	Developing Strategic and Action Plans	Tue, 03/04/2014
I am disable I get around in a power wheelchair. Whenever I go get my food at a place the only wheelchair access they have is inside the store when I go in the store it is so crowded in there I can hardly move around in there and then the area is so small the tables that they have put in there for people to dine-in are wide due to the place being so small can anything be done about this?	Analyzing Problems and Goals Advocating for Change	Tue, 03/04/2014
Hi, i would like to know if you have any sample exercises to teach and engage the class in a lecture about empowerment evaluation? meaning if there is an exercise they can do in order to get a sense of what is empowerment evaluation..	Evaluating the Initiative	Sat, 03/01/2014
Hi, I would like to know more about online courses available? free online courses preferable, and do you provide certificate after completion of these free online courses.		Fri, 02/28/2014
I am working on women empowerment project through livelihood and education. can you provide useful faculty, students or program that would be useful to meet and learn.		Fri, 02/28/2014
How do I get the residents to come to our resident meeting that's downstains in the building?	Analyzing Problems and Goals Increasing Participation and Membership	Thu, 02/27/2014
Do you have any ideas on volunteerism at Senior Centers? If so, what type of volunteer service would you suggest?	Analyzing Problems and Goals Increasing Participation and Membership	Tue, 02/25/2014
Hello, I am looking to come up with an action plan to focus on reducing the rates of diabtetes in racial and ethnic minorities in my county and I am not sure where to start. Please advise. Thank you Suzanne	Developing Strategic and Action Plans Developing an Intervention	Thu, 02/20/2014
Hello CTB, I am an research intern for a developing community health coalition. There seems to be a wealth of information on human resources and organizational structure. However, there seems to be a lack of information regarding the physical resources that a community coalition needs to house these human resources. If your organization could refer me to research regarding the concrete physical resources (I.E. space to have meetings in, space to store disaster relief or prevention materials, other material resources), or a sort of model supply logistics chain for health coalition building, it would be instrumental to our planning.	Creating and Maintaining Coalitions and Partnerships Assessing Community Needs and Resources Analyzing Problems and Goals Increasing Participation and Membership Improving Organizational Management and Development	Wed, 02/19/2014
May an elected director of a corporation use his title when sending written communication when such action is contrary to official policy of the elected board? Does such use of his/her title imply board approval? Thank you.	Analyzing Problems and Goals	Tue, 02/18/2014
Hello my name is Vanessa and I'm working on an Activism Project in my Community Psychology class. I'm passionate about homelessness in Chicago and what to help improve the situation whether it be affordable housing, more shelters, etc. I'm not sure where to begin, however. Any guidance would be appreciated.	Assessing Community Needs and Resources Analyzing Problems and Goals Advocating for Change	Mon, 02/17/2014
Hello. Who do I speak to about a school principal not providing chairs for the elderly to sit in a gymnasium? We are playing basketball at a public school and there are no bleachers or seats in the gym and the principal is denying any chairs to come into the gym. She is also not providing chairs at the gym. Please advise. Thanks.	Analyzing Problems and Goals Advocating for Change	Fri, 02/14/2014
Halo! My name is Sara and I am a project coordinator for the Mayan LAB www.mayanlab.com project in Guatemala. We are travelling to Guatemala on the 1st of March to conduct extensive research int he community of Tz'utujil Mayan People and Kiche Maya. As the case is based in a developing country and our community is prosecuted and abused post genocide- indigenous community of Guatemala, threatened by culture distinction, should we take some other, different aspects of research and community assessment into consideration, outside of the toolbox provided on your page? I am looking forwards to hear from you more, Regards Sara	Assessing Community Needs and Resources Analyzing Problems and Goals Enhancing Cultural Competence	Fri, 02/07/2014
Greetings, I am a nursing student in Oregon and currently working with a group of 3 other nursing students on a project in Community Health surrounding Hispanics and Diabetes and nutritional health. I would love any feedback, resources or current projects that you are aware of that we could look into. Thanks for any suggestions Kari	Enhancing Cultural Competence Advocating for Change Influencing Policy Development	Thu, 02/06/2014
Is there a communication/outreach strategic plan template on your site? I've seen the guidelines and tools to create a new plan, but I would like to know if there is an example that can be looked at.	Analyzing Problems and Goals Developing Strategic and Action Plans	Wed, 02/05/2014
Are there online trainings for the modules after lesson 8? You provide a book with all of the toolkits and curriculum information in a PDF by chance?		Tue, 02/04/2014
Can you recommend some development models for community health promotion and prevention for a community group home? Women's and children housing only. The community group home just opened and we are implementing health promotion and prevention programs within in it. We're also organizing community programs that the general community of outside women can attend at the home. Any links resources you have would be appreciated. Tx	Creating and Maintaining Coalitions and Partnerships Developing a Framework or Model of Change Developing an Intervention	Mon, 02/03/2014
Hello. I would like to inquire if there's such conference being coordinated for this type of program?		Sat, 02/01/2014
I have a website hat I hope to show some day regarding local food. But in the meantime I just wanted to know if you know any folks who are trying to at least partially organize local food around backyard or at least sub acre gardening. It seems a lot of the local food work is to encourage farmers or community gardens. Both are great strategies, yet it seems like there are many advantages to a union of backyard gardeners which might include greater social cohesion. Any thoughts appreciated Matt Grantham Napa Ca	Creating and Maintaining Coalitions and Partnerships Advocating for Change	Sat, 02/01/2014
I need a framework to guide the decision as to whether or not there is value in continuing a task force. Members of the task force are biased - based on their organization's role in the task force. I need to make the decision making process objective. Thank you.	Creating and Maintaining Coalitions and Partnerships Assessing Community Needs and Resources Analyzing Problems and Goals Developing Strategic and Action Plans Sustaining the Work or Initiative	Thu, 01/30/2014
hi there my name is mussa from south africa from small town called Wakkerstroom falls under Mpumalanga province. i will like to know all the route to fallow because i want to develop a community park there for the sake of the kids they have no place to play there after school plaese help me	Creating and Maintaining Coalitions and Partnerships Assessing Community Needs and Resources Developing Strategic and Action Plans Increasing Participation and Membership Advocating for Change	Wed, 01/22/2014
Hello! I started a grassroots non-profit environmental group while in college. I registered my organization as Eco-Rooted, but have failed to keep up with paper work and fees- especially since we weren't making any money. I want to continue as a 501 c3 purely for the non-profit status so the public knows our intentions. What is the best way to go about checking my organizations current status? Also, If I didn't want to apply for non-profit status to avoid the paperwork and fees that come along with it, what is my next best option to keep this organization legitimate and recognizable by the state? Thanks!	Creating and Maintaining Coalitions and Partnerships Improving Organizational Management and Development Sustaining the Work or Initiative	Wed, 01/22/2014
I live in Salina KS, a small group, that formed year and half ago to remove fluoridation chemicals from the public water. We are getting ready for a petition drive,someone said we have to be a NON profit so we don't get in trouble with donated money. Is that true, or is it more so you can get discounts on advertising at radio stations? Are there advantages to being non profit for 10 months or less?	Improving Organizational Management and Development	Sat, 01/18/2014
Hello, my name is Lisa Hamilton I am 41 and from a small community in southeastern KY. Thank you for allowing me to ask a question. I am wondering what it would take to start a small organization within my community? I really don't even know what i am doing, and I think that is completely hilarious. But when the lord speaks, one had better listen..Thank You in advance for your answer if you can give me one, and if you can't, then thank you for your time..God Bless	Analyzing Problems and Goals Developing Strategic and Action Plans	Sat, 01/11/2014
i work for a mid sized non profit organization and we just completed our 2014-2017 strategic plan. one of our initiatives for year 1 requires the creation of a workgroup. Do you recommend using section 2 for this?	Developing a Framework or Model of Change Developing Strategic and Action Plans Improving Organizational Management and Development	Tue, 01/07/2014
what are the important of facilitation skills to community development officer?	Developing an Intervention Improving Organizational Management and Development	Mon, 01/06/2014
Hi, This may sound like a bit of silly question but I'm keen to use to use a few bits from /en/table-of-contents/participation/encouraging-involvement/identify-stakeholders/main this particular page in one of my assignments for university and would like to know who the author was and when the article was written please? Obviously I need to quote it and would love to know who the wise and wonderful person was that wrote about stakeholders. Any information would be most useful. Many thanks, Rebecca McCabe	Increasing Participation and Membership	Fri, 01/03/2014
why is it important that community workers do not take on the role of ‘expert’ when working with local people in the community	Increasing Participation and Membership Advocating for Change	Sat, 12/28/2013
Describe At Least Three Additional Groups that Might be Appropriate to Include in Planning Community Health Assessment:	Assessing Community Needs and Resources	Wed, 12/25/2013
Dear Sir/Madam, First, I would like to introduce myself. I am member of a Buddhist Youth Association. My organization is a Buddhist Scout organization for youth. Other adults members and I are all volunteers. We teach a group of about 200 Vietnamese children from 7 to 17 years of age on every Sunday after the worship from 9 AM to 2 PM. Our mission is to educate the children to become productive Buddhist citizens who would be able to contribute to the growth and thrive of the United States in the future. Our activities are similar to Boys and Girls Scout, except Buddhism is the association's philosophy. Secondly, I would like to ask for an advice. Recently, there are 2 different opinions/trends in my group: 1) Should we apply for a non-profit organization with tax-exempt status with State and Federal governments? 2) Should we only apply for a non-profit organization at the State level because we do not call for or apply for any governmental fund/grant ? (Financial source: every youth members contributes $150.00/year ($12.50/month) for all the year-round activities including youth activities such as studying, leadership training, field trips, outdoor activities, cultural activities, camping, awards, and every Sunday meals). On behalf of the organization, I would like to ask there is a mandatory to apply our organization at the federal level or not? Or it would be OK if we just maintain at the state level? Please help ! Your opinion, advice, and time are appreciated. Wish you a joyful and peaceful holiday season. Best Regards,	Developing Strategic and Action Plans Writing a Grant Application for Funding Improving Organizational Management and Development	Tue, 12/24/2013
What are the basic requirements and obligations when starting a Non-Profit? How do I avoid tax penalties and issues?		Fri, 12/13/2013
Hi, I am currently conducting a needs assessment of our community in Stevens Point, WI for expanded environmental educational programming at a natural area called Schmeeckle Reserve. The reserve is owned and operated by the University of WI- Stevens Point, but it is open to the public and very much a community center as far as recreation, use of our meeting room, etc. We currently offer naturalist programs that are presented to the public as a part of our undergraduate capstone course, but are interesting in expanding programming if the need is there. I am wondering if you have experience or know of locations that have done similar types of assessment (i.e. assessing if there is a need for a specific program or concept)? Your website has been tremendously helpful, and I would appreciate any resources that the workgroup might think of. Thank you!	Assessing Community Needs and Resources Developing an Intervention Increasing Participation and Membership	Thu, 12/12/2013
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