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    The Community Tool Box team greatly appreciates your visit to our site and we'd love to hear from you, and learn more about you and how you are using the resources on the site to support your community work. We encourage you to browse guestbook entries from visitors to our site and while you’re here, encourage you to subscribe to our eNewsletter to keep in touch and learn about new resources as they become available.

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    1 October 2013 Peggy Musgraves ,
    Who I am Use of CTB
    Administrator of small rural health department. For community assessment and general information
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    1 October 2013 Jim Hayslett ,
    Who I am Use of CTB
    CDC assignee (Epidemic Intelligence Service Officer) assigned to TDH/Chronic Disease, Injury, and Tobacco Prevention division for 2 years
    		 At this time, I'm just taking a look at what is available.
    Date Name City,State/Province Zip Country
    1 October 2013 Beatriz Champagne ,
    Who I am Use of CTB
    I am executive director for the InterAmerican Heart Foundation, an organization with 36 member heart associations in the American continent. One of our key priorities is to develop a strong community network to promote heart health and prevent heart diseases and stroke. Our main focus is on Latin America and the Caribbean.
    Many of your materials could be very useful to us. It is wonderful that you have some in Spanish. We work in Spanish and Portuguese. Our organization conducts many workshops for staff and volunteers throughout the year and many of the topics are similar to what you cover in your web site. Great resource. Thank you.
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    1 October 2013 Carol Gill ,
    Who I am Use of CTB
    I am a health education consultant for the Ohio Department of Health.
    I am using the materials found in the Community Toolbox as I consult with community health projects in southwest Ohio.
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    1 October 2013 Rose Haddock ,
    Who I am Use of CTB
    I am the CVH coordinator for Nash and Edgecombe Counties in rural eastern NC. I have just recently learned of this website.
    I will be using this tool box to help me develop relationships with community members to decide what types of nutritional and physical activity opportunities are wanted in this area.
    Date Name City,State/Province Zip Country
    1 October 2013 Roselyn Mungai ,
    Who I am Use of CTB
    I am a development journalist based in Nairobi, Kenya. I work for human rights network, Women and Law in East Africa under the Conflict management project.
    		 In the training of community based managers of conflict
    Date Name City,State/Province Zip Country
    1 October 2013 Rose Wesson ,
    Who I am Use of CTB
    Baha'i since mid 1998; recently elected to LSA Just found it; looking for ideas to share with community.
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    1 October 2013 Sherry Barton ,
    Who I am Use of CTB
    As a consultant with the Planning & Policy team of Toronto Public Health, I am involved in implementing our Access and Equity plan as it pertains to literacy, older adults and persons with disabilites. My field is Health Promotion
    Although new to the Tool Box, I plan to log on to the leads and resources, including the membership which is impressive
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    1 October 2013 Dixie Yoder ,
    Who I am Use of CTB
    I am currently in my final year of the Graduate School of Social Work at the University of Utah. I am doing my practicum at The Child and Family Support Center in Logan, Utah. I am interested in this site because of the information on grant writing and other tools. Our agency relies almost entirely on grants and serves only victims of abuse in the community.
    		 I'm just getting started.
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    1 October 2013 Peggy Musgraves ,
    Who I am Use of CTB
    Administrator of a small rural county health department for community assessment
    Date Name City,State/Province Zip Country
    1 October 2013 George Hiney, Sr. ,
    Who I am Use of CTB
    UNITY, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) national organization providing training and leadership opportunities for Native American and Alaska Native youth ages 15-24. Was out looking for ideas to help our community based youth councils to enhance their abilities as an organization to become involved in community building and improvement. Your site is very helpful!!! Thanks so much.
    		 Structured methods that are logical, common sense, and work.
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    1 October 2013 Hope Sullivan ,
    Who I am Use of CTB
    Prevention consultant, RPCFH Data entry, acquiring information and resources for community-based coalitions.
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    1 October 2013 kara schroeder ,
    Who I am Use of CTB
    I'm the Director of a new organization - West Coast Center For Public Ministry 2429 17th St Sacramento,Ca 95818 At this time we are seeking seed money for General support of our rooming house, Materials for our free art project, In Jan,2001 we'll open a market research company that will focus on homeless issues -health, opinion surveys will be welcomed from anyone seeking info from this untapped market segment.
    Thru the library as yet we can't afford internet access nr is our computer able to get on-line.
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    1 October 2013 Dawn Bloomquist ,
    Who I am Use of CTB
    I am busy distributin info on the failed drug war. www.geocities.com-nawdy_seester
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    1 October 2013 Charlene Reiswig ,
    Who I am Use of CTB
    RN at a community Health Clinic for the past 9 1/2 years. As another resource at this point.
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    1 October 2013 jessica schneider ,
    Who I am Use of CTB
    I am beginning to develop a public affairs web page for the Voinovich center at Ohio University. I am 18 years old and a sophomore at the Scripps School of Journalism
    Just looking to meet others and use their ideas and suggestions in the development of the web page as well as the content of the articles. (It is actually in the format of a web mag).
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    1 October 2013 Steven R. Smith ,
    Who I am Use of CTB
    Single Father raising four children - 3 daughters ages 18, 15 & 8 and a 4 year old son.
    This is my first time looking at it. I am currently a intake manager at a homeless shelter. I have seen up close and personal how drugs destroy communities, families, marriages & life. I want to help those who are sincere in kicking the habit but have been unsuccessful thus far.
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    1 October 2013 Randy Rivers ,
    Who I am Use of CTB
    Superintendent of Schools - USD 329 Member of Wabaunsee County Prevention Board As a part of my responsibilities to the local prevention board.
    Date Name City,State/Province Zip Country
    1 October 2013 beverly smith ,
    Who I am Use of CTB
    I work for the Office of Minority Health I am trying to find or develop a tool to assess an CBO capacity building ability
    Date Name City,State/Province Zip Country
    1 October 2013 Randy Rivers ,
    Who I am Use of CTB
    Superintendent of Schools - USD 329 Member of Wabaunsee County Prevention Board As a part of my responsibilities to the local prevention board.
    Date Name City,State/Province Zip Country
    1 October 2013 Laura Peppelman ,
    Who I am Use of CTB
    I'm the Nutrition Education Coordinator for the Delaware WIC Program. I will be working with another trainer in "Moving to the Future"
    Date Name City,State/Province Zip Country
    1 October 2013 Jasmina Bajraktarevic ,
    Who I am Use of CTB
    I am the Community Services Coordinator with the NSW Service for the Treatment and Rehabilitation of Torture and Trauma Survivors (STARTTS). We work with over 50 refugee communities and some of our services include: counselling, groupwork, community development, training, etc. My professional background is Social Work.
    		 I am just embarking on this adventure....
    Date Name City,State/Province Zip Country
    1 October 2013 LOUISE BAROY ,
    Who I am Use of CTB
    I AM A STUDENT NURSE AT LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY. I AM INTERESTED IN LOOKING AT CARE IN THE ASIAN/PAKISTAN COMMUNITIES
    Date Name City,State/Province Zip Country
    1 October 2013 kelli carrington ,
    Who I am Use of CTB
    writer and health educator working on a new community program. gaining insightful information for program planning and evaluation.
    Date Name City,State/Province Zip Country
    1 October 2013 Sheila Walsh ,
    Who I am Use of CTB
    I work for Blue Cross of California as the AIDS/Diabetes Project Coordinator in the Health Management Department.
    		 Researching information for expansion of our Diabetes Program.
    Date Name City,State/Province Zip Country
    1 October 2013 Susan O'Kane-Powell ,
    Who I am Use of CTB
    I work with the University Department of Rural Health, University of Tasmania as the writer and facilitator of a continuing professional education unit in Community Development. This unit uses action learning research as a tool for health workers as they work with and for their community.
    I am using this as a reference for the course participants, and also use it to assist community groups that I am actively involved with.
    Date Name City,State/Province Zip Country
    1 October 2013 Janis Graef ,
    Who I am Use of CTB
    Managing the Children's Health Insurance Program for Seton Health Plan in Austin, Tx.
    Have just discovered the Community Tool Box through a Community Care Network listserv
    Date Name City,State/Province Zip Country
    1 October 2013 Gina Mortimer ,
    Who I am Use of CTB
    I am the Community Development Manager for the Girl Scouts of Central Kansas. To aid in the research of grant funders.
    Date Name City,State/Province Zip Country
    1 October 2013 Laura Peppelman ,
    Who I am Use of CTB
    I'm the Delaware WIC Program Nutrition Education Coordinator
    I'm using the tools in a project with Dietetic Intern Students at the University of Delaware
    Date Name City,State/Province Zip Country
    1 October 2013 Tony Atuanya, B.Sc., D.CED ,
    Who I am Use of CTB
    I am the Executive Director of a regional community economic development organization here in the Atlantic Canada.
    		 Mainly as a resource inventory.
    Date Name City,State/Province Zip Country
    1 October 2013 Sharry Erzinger ,
    Who I am Use of CTB
    A public health violence prevention evaluation consultant.
    Check out a coalition for violence prevention made up of four action teams that represent 150-200 organizations (non-profits, businesses and public institutions) The name is FindtheGood.org, located in Denver, CO. Check us out at http://www.FindtheGood.org
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    1 October 2013 Stacy Harmon ,
    Who I am Use of CTB
    Small Business Owner
    Date Name City,State/Province Zip Country
    1 October 2013 Leslie Jones ,
    Who I am Use of CTB
    I conduct leadership training for community organizations and just came across your site. It is a goldmine of knowledge.I look forward to referring to it for supporting materials and anecdotes.
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    1 October 2013 Debbie Cheever ,
    Who I am Use of CTB
    I am an Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development. I manage the 4-H program in the county and work with several support groups for 4-H. They include a 4-H Advisory Council, 4-H Foundation and a Leaders and Junior Leaders group. I also am involved in a Statewide professional association which I helped establidsh for Volunteer administrators. I also am involved with Community Youth development through a teeen assesment project were are doing through Cooperative Extension here in New Hampshire.
    I have looked at the site and recently refered to the section on bilaws when we recently updated the bilaws for our foundation. I am also interested in doing community asset mapping and any tools you might have especially if they are targeted to youth.
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    1 October 2013 Jasmin Chapman ,
    Who I am Use of CTB
    Chief Executive Officer of Jackson Hinds Comprehensive Health Center N/A
    Date Name City,State/Province Zip Country
    1 October 2013 Tracey Hooker ,
    Who I am Use of CTB
    Program director for the Prevention Projects Program at the National Conference of State Legislatures. NCSL is a bipartisan organization that provides information services to state legislators across the country. My staff provide legislators with information on a variety of public health issues.
    Date Name City,State/Province Zip Country
    1 October 2013 La Vaida Owens-White ,
    Who I am Use of CTB
    Parish Nurse and Community Advocate Have just located site
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    1 October 2013 Devon Idstrom ,
    Who I am Use of CTB
    I'm using a lot of material from the toolbox to design a Leadership Curriculum for tenants at Lakefront SRO in Chicago. We have close to 900 single-room occupancy units and are actively promoting that residents become involved in leadership activities here. We want to help give them skills to enable them to do so.
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    1 October 2013 Jennifer Burnham ,
    Who I am Use of CTB
    I'm a Resource Broker for child care. I help build connections between health and child care resource & referral programs (R&R) at the national, state & local levels. I also work extenssively in the area of inclusive child care.
    		 Don't know, just checking it out for the first time
    Date Name City,State/Province Zip Country
    1 October 2013 Diane Gillit ,
    Who I am Use of CTB
    I am the contract manager for a 5 county/8 city rural public health department in West Texas. Total population of the entire health dept is appx. 50,000. We are the primary contractor with the Texas Dept. of Health for the area.
    We are in the process of updating our Community Needs Assessments and are looking for some fresh ideas.
    Date Name City,State/Province Zip Country
    1 October 2013 Mary Scott ,
    Who I am Use of CTB
    Executive Director, Louisiana Primary Care Association, MSW, LCSW- The Association advocates on behalf of the uninsured and underserved, promoting 100% health care access and 0 health disparities in Louisiana.
    I actually wanted to develop a community develop tool box for use by local communities as we work to expand access to health care in rural and underserved urban communities. You have already done the work. Thanks a million!
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    1 October 2013 Dawn Marie Craik ,
    Who I am Use of CTB
    I am the Health Planner 3 for the Maternal and Child section of the State Department of Health. I work a lot with statistics, mapping and graphing. I am also very involved with the Annual Block Grant.
    Date Name City,State/Province Zip Country
    1 October 2013 Jennifer Crouse ,
    Who I am Use of CTB
    I work for Vision for Children at Risk, a nonprofit research and advocacy organization focused on child well-being.
    		 Research, best practices information
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    1 October 2013 Victor Medrano ,
    Who I am Use of CTB
    CDC Project Office - Office on Smoking and Health Trainings and to Provide Technical Assistance
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    1 October 2013 Ellis Neufeld ,
    Who I am Use of CTB
    I am a pediatric hematologist at Children's Hospital in Boston. Our center is the site of the Boston Center for Genetic Blood Disorders, a a federal MCHB-funded project to improve comprehensive care for children with sickle cell disease, thalassemia syndromes, and other inherited blood diseases.
    Part of the grant mandate is to expand community-based services. This is also a key goal for our hospital in general. I am looking for similar projects elsewhere.
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    1 October 2013 Daniel Duran ,
    Who I am Use of CTB
    project coordinator for an 11 community partnership initiative in the region
    I am not using it yet, but I am looking for key indicators that promote success in community building.
    Date Name City,State/Province Zip Country
    1 October 2013 pauline ginnety ,
    Who I am Use of CTB
    I'm an independent researcher in the area of community development and health.
    I'm just beginning to explore its potential as I am currently trying to develop a toolbox for use in N.I.
    Date Name City,State/Province Zip Country
    1 October 2013 Karen Diem ,
    Who I am Use of CTB
    Snowball member back in HS 8 yrs ago.
    I need to know how to make a warm fuzzy out of yarn. We exchanged them at a Snowball retreat in HS. PLEASE HELP
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    1 October 2013 mark kieren ,
    Who I am Use of CTB
    I work in the managed health care department for boehringer ingelheim, and I am seeking people who are interested in leArning more about prevention of secondary stroke/tia
    		 I don't know yet, for sure.
    Date Name City,State/Province Zip Country
    1 October 2013 Laurie McCulloch ,
    Who I am Use of CTB
    I am a school social worker at a public high school in a mid-sixed midwestern city.
    I hope to begin the Peace Power ideas this school year and am gathering administrative, staff, and community support. It's too soon to tell how this will go over in this city/school.

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