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First Name: Anne
Last Name: Lockwood
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CVD Prevention Program Manager, South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control. A CDC funded program to build state-wide infrastructure to address the major CVD issues in SC - #1 in the US in incidence of stroke among middle aged persons. The program operates on the concept that communities can help themselves to become healthier and has an ecological focus - to change policy and environments to support healthy heart lifestyles - specifically in the physical activity and nutrition arena. If anyone using this site has any information of similar attempts which have been evaluated, I would truly appreciate the info.
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First Name: Ione
Last Name: Farrar
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Our community is working on improving community health. We have a state mandate to come up with a plan but little ot no funds. wE have designated 5 priority areas: obesity, tobacco, risky sexual behaviors, drug and alcohol abuse and lack of health screenings. I am looking for imformation on community based programs dealing with diet and exercise (curbing obesity).
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Last Name: Wilkinson
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I am working as a project coordinator for a pregnancy prevention program. Any input would be helpful
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First Name: Josh
Last Name: Barmer
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We are an afterschool program offering homework assistance to elementary, middle, and high school students. This is our fourth year of operation located in the Parish Hall of the Church of the Resurrection, in Joppatowne, Maryland.
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First Name: Betty M.
Last Name: Anderson
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State of Florida Dept oc Children & Families, Substnce Abuse and Mental......license adult substance abuse programs, develop new initiatives funded by Federal Block Grant, attempting to develop community coalitions
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First Name: Joan
Last Name: Collins
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I am a Community Health Educator - 1st time I've visited your site - Thanks for the info
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First Name: wesley
Last Name: elders
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a mental health case worker
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First Name: Community Development and Health Network, Northern
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The Community Development and Health Network is a voluntary membership organisation that is committed to promoting and supporting community action on health issues. The organisation has been in existence since 1989, but only became a funded organisation in 1995. The Community Development and Health Network is made up of 149 paid members. The current balance is 68% voluntary/community sector, and 32% statutory bodies. The membership meets together four times a year. The emphasis is on informal support and information exchange in addition to examining specific themes or issues, for example, Rural Community Health. The Executive Committee is elected by network members at the Annual General Meeting and meets every six weeks. The work of the Network is carried out through three key areas of work: 1 Developing a network 2 Lobbying and influencing - to improve the environment in which the work is located, and 3 Tools for action - documenting and analysing methods of work Our newsletter 'Network News' is a key communication aid to highlight and expand on the role of the Network. It is published 4 times a year and is free to members. The aims of the Network are: * to set up a network of statutory, voluntary and community groups who wish to share and support work relating to health issues; * to provide members with a platform so that their views and concerns can become known to a wider audience; * to provide information, training and advice for new community health initiatives; * to collect information and share it with members. What the Network believe: The Network: * is based on the belief that health is a basic right * recognises the right of a community to define its own health needs * believes that all communities should have equal access to health care * believes all communities should have equal rights * recognises the importance of working together and the need for support to bring about changes For further information please contact Ruth Sutherland Project Direcor Community Development and Health Network Ballybot House Newry Co. Down Ireland BT35 8BG Telephone: (+44) 01693 64606 Fax: (+44) 01693 64626 E-Mail: cdhn.ni@btinternet.com
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Last Name: Peak
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I am employed in Lawrence, Kansas , with Tenants to Homeowners a non for profit org. I am looking for community support ideas to help rehab a home, assist with grant writing, and ideas on how to connect with KU for volunteers.
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Last Name: Perry
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I am coordinating the Family Advocacy Center in Miami.
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First Name: Michael
Last Name: Berney
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Neat example of compiling a set of resources and using the web to promote collaboration.
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Last Name: Griffin
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Webmaster of Boost4Kids inititive and the National Partnership for Reinventing Government. What a great site.
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First Name: Ellen
Last Name: Hartle
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I am working on a few community development projects in Manitoba. The growing number of these sites is amazing. I like your "tool box".
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Last Name: Best
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I am currently conducting a Community Devlepment research project for the International Grenfell Association, which is an health organization located in Labrador, canada.
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First Name: Pamella
Last Name: Zorn
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The Community Tool Box is truly a most viable and acessible tool for those that work in community development. It saves hours on research.
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First Name: Lisa
Last Name: Hayles
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I'm a student working on my Masters thesis on community organizations and social capital in Jamaica. I'll be spending 6 months in Kingston, working with Community-Based Organizations in the Parish of St. Andrew. I'm interested in advocacy and organizing strategies to address community concerns. You have a wonderful site!
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Last Name: Payne
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Executive Director, HFH of Smith County
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First Name: Ron
Last Name: Blinn
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We are a group of concerned and dedicated people, known as The New Vision Addiction Services Society, who are deeply concerned with problems associated with Alcohol, Drugs, and Video Lottery Terminals. We operate out of an Office at 124 Water Street, in Digby, Nova Scotia.and can be reached at Phone 902-245-2774, Fax 902-245-2077 for further information
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Last Name: Freeman
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Manager, Stormont-Vail Corporate Health Services
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First Name: Kris
Last Name: Booker
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Area Planner/Evaluator for Community Mental Health Center in NC.