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Question	Core Competency	Date
It is said that self efficacy increases the participation of physical activity in individuals. My particular community is the workplace and to decrease obesity. What are some strategies I can implement to increase self-efficacy in this population?	Analyzing Problems and Goals Developing an Intervention Advocating for Change	Tue, 04/01/2014
I am looking to gain public support for building a walking path. How do I show I have this support?	Analyzing Problems and Goals Developing Strategic and Action Plans Advocating for Change	Mon, 03/31/2014
Hey! I would like to cite Chapter 18, but can find neither the authors, nor the year of publishment. Could you help me with hat please?		Fri, 03/21/2014
Looking to establish and network to incorporate my youth program as well as expand horizons. Where do I begin?	Creating and Maintaining Coalitions and Partnerships	Thu, 03/13/2014
Looking at setting up a social skills workshop for child and youth workers and educational assistant's not sure what to charge for this type of workshop. Needs some fee guidelines.	Developing Strategic and Action Plans Increasing Participation and Membership Sustaining the Work or Initiative	Thu, 03/13/2014
Is it possible to get an electronic copy or hard copy of the entire book on "step by step guidance in community building skills" as contained in the community toolbox		Thu, 03/13/2014
What grants are available that focus on retention and graduation of first-generation college students?	Writing a Grant Application for Funding	Wed, 03/12/2014
i have to prepare a press kit. i have to include a log sheet . i dont quiet understand what a log sheet is . please explain	Analyzing Problems and Goals Improving Organizational Management and Development	Tue, 03/11/2014
I am looking for is a possible template how do decisions get made in a collaborative setting. So if two people are trying to decide about an issue an both voices have equal "power" but their ideas are not in alignment would you know of a process you can use to work through that. I am envisioning that it could be a set of questions like: What is best for the organization? Is it covered in the budget? Does it match the the organization's mandate? Is it ethical? But not sure - was wondering if you have something on this	Creating and Maintaining Coalitions and Partnerships	Mon, 03/10/2014
why can a cummunity be unable to perceive problems or not consider them priority issues that needed to be addressed?	Creating and Maintaining Coalitions and Partnerships Analyzing Problems and Goals Influencing Policy Development	Sun, 03/09/2014
How to write a letter of invitation to agency and individual honorees?	Creating and Maintaining Coalitions and Partnerships	Sun, 03/09/2014
Hi, I would like to cite Section 8. Identifying and Analyzing Stakeholders and Their Interests, but can't find all of the relevant information for citation. Can you provide citation information, so I can use your information in my assignment?		Fri, 03/07/2014
My name is Dean Goddard from BC and have been investing in a property for sustainable long term care and am now ready to move to the next phase. We grow food of outstanding quality with no pesticides, fungicides, or fertilizers. We have purchased a 23 acre ranch in Barriere, just North of Kamloops which has exceptional water and air quality. Last year we grew over 30 crops and realized about 4 tons of food, as a test and preparation of the fields. This year we would like to begin sharing the message to Canadian communities so we can begin developing the core group of individuals to start-up and operate. We have acquired the lands and invested over $200,000 to prepare the property for this intent. Now we need to complete the addition to the main home and start with a core group of individuals. It is hoped this gives some idea of the multiple benefits of rural community care. It improves local farm land while also helping in a meaningful way to care for the aging population. We are however in need of determining the most effective retired individuals to form the core group. This requires great thought and effort to ensure the core group has similar emotional intelligence thinking, yet also has the complementary skills needed to start up and operate the facility. Loneliness and poverty are becoming epidemics while many others are yearning for a simple, active, and healthy way of life. We are hoping to attract 100 seniors for this special event , and be able to have 5 seniors committed to our growth and expansion. This group would then be responsible for the 1-5 year plans while slowly expanding the senior and worker base. The first year will consist of 5 senior members and 3 co-workers (1 cook). The second year is planned for 9 seniors and 4 co-workers. Year 3 is to rezone and build additional dwellings surrounding the main facility which will house those needing 24 hour care and include the main dining room, theater room, and library. We are starting our vegetable production with a June planting so we would like to have the special event on the Ranch for July 1st. If you have any suggestions they are appreciated.	Creating and Maintaining Coalitions and Partnerships Analyzing Problems and Goals Increasing Participation and Membership Sustaining the Work or Initiative	Fri, 03/07/2014
I have been researching and formulating MCOTS Modular Community Owned Transit Systems for a good while. In community Toolbox it is like having someone with a masters in community organizing. Would it be possible to work with an Advisor that can help me become We? to get the pilot phase of capital investments done and paid off in 4-8 months with each community of 5,000 having $25,000,000 equity and [most/all] workers in the community can save $10,000 a year in commuting and not be landlocked to employment opportunities. these MCOTS cover a 60 mile radius.	Analyzing Problems and Goals Developing Strategic and Action Plans Increasing Participation and Membership Improving Organizational Management and Development	Fri, 03/07/2014
When collecting signatures for a petition, it is unclear to me where I am aloud to collect the signatures. For example, do I need to ask permission to collect in a plaza parking lot? Is it ok for someone to chase me off of convocation center grounds? What about a state park?	Analyzing Problems and Goals Advocating for Change	Fri, 03/07/2014
I am writing a speech on culture and how it contributes to our social identity. I came across this site and found useful information. I, however, would like help in citing this resource. Is there a particular name or organization I should use in citing your cite?	Enhancing Cultural Competence	Thu, 03/06/2014
I am writing a speech on culture and how it contributes to our social identity. I came across this site and found useful information. I, however, would like help in citing this resource. Is there a particular name or organization I should use in citing your cite?		Thu, 03/06/2014
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