Guestbook Entries

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First Name: Ellis
Last Name: Neufeld
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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.
How have you used the Community Tool Box to support your work and make a difference?
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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First Name: pauline
Last Name: ginnety
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I'm an independent researcher in the area of community development and health.
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I'm just beginning to explore its potential as I am currently trying to develop a toolbox for use in N.I.
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First Name: mark
Last Name: kieren
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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
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I don't know yet, for sure.
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First Name: mark
Last Name: kieren
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I work in the managed health care department for a global pharma company, and I am seeking people who are interested in learning more about prevention of secondary stroke/tia
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I don't know yet, for sure.
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First Name: Carole
Last Name: Braesch
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I am the project coordinator for an underage drinking prevention coalition. I have a background in substance abuse treament/addictions and prevention education. Coalition building is a new experience.
How have you used the Community Tool Box to support your work and make a difference?
Since this is a new area to me, I have found the toolbox very helpful. We are in the process of doing a community needs assessment, your piece on needs assessment is very helpful. Grant writing is also a new experience, I have found your piece on Grant Writing to be useful and a valuable piece of information that I can use.
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First Name: Rose
Last Name: White
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I am an administrator in the Housing and Neighborhood Development Department. This department is responsible for administration of CDBG, ESG and HOME funds.
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Don't know yet.
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First Name: fauna
Last Name: yarrow
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Community Health Educator
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Haven't seen it yet
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First Name: fauna
Last Name: yarrow
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Community Health Educator
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Haven't seen it yet
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First Name: Gordon
Last Name: Hall
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Manager of Community Economic Development Initiatives. Specialize in developing processes and tools to assist communities in mapping their assets (individual - abilities, experiences, interests, and community assets). Data is entered into a database (built specifically for and by that community). The information contained in the database can then be used for individual, association and community strategic planning purposes. It is not only a measure of the current capacity of the community (and individual) but it discovers assets within the community that can be utilized to fill apparent gaps. We have worked with various communities - geographic, disabled, government departments, organizations, health centres, etc. - to help them identify their assets. Our mandate at Acadia Centre for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (an affiliate of Acadia University) is to work with individuals and communities to help them discover and recognize their motivations (derived from interests) for the establishment of enterprises. At this point, they enter the typical process for business development. What we do in community development is complimentary to this purpose, because we measure the degrees of ability, experience and interest and can help individuals and communities identify opportunities, gaps and assets available to them to fill those gaps. If you would like more information, just email me and I can forward you samples of what has been accomplished.
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First Name: Nancy
Last Name: Sikes-Kline
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As a historic preservationist I have come to realize I must advocate. This takes organization. Your website is helpful for this purpose. However, I am looking specifically looking for information on how to host a candidates forum. Election years are a very good time to ask important questions related to our interests.
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First Name: Dale
Last Name: Smith
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A social worker/social activist for 25 years, who currently teaches community oriented social work at Western Kentucky University.
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First Name: Helen
Last Name: Deines
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I teach practice in a justice-focused MSW program. My practice interests focus on power-building services for vulnerable groups and work with HIV-affected/infected folks.
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First Name: Prescott
Last Name: Eaton
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Windows 98 President, Federation of Georgia Homeowners Inc.
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First Name: Debra
Last Name: Harris
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I teach at California State University in Fresno, CA. Am interested in this area, which I used in my dissertation for my PhD.
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First Name: Yvette
Last Name: Bradford
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I am a Planner at Philadelphia Corporation for Aging, one of the largest area agencies on aging in the U.S. I am interested in community planning for groups that are underserved by formal service providers.
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First Name: Aaron
Last Name: Beckerman
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1. I lead a group composed of physicians-in-training. 2. I am interested in assessment/evaluation issues in group work. 3. In terms of political action, I am interested in learning more about interdisciplinary advocacy groups.
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First Name: Anne
Last Name: Wennerstrand-Elkins
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I am a social worker working in community mental health - my focus is groupwork specifically addressing women's health and empowerment. I teach groupwork at Hunter College School of Social Work, New York City and also teach at NYU School of Education.
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First Name: laurel
Last Name: janssen breen
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professor of nursing (rn/bsn) community health course.
How have you used the Community Tool Box to support your work and make a difference?
will use as supplemental resource for students to access during community health assessment component of course
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First Name: Sue
Last Name: Magill
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I am a MSW working with the homeless and working poor at a non-profit(Dixie Care & Share). Our organization has partnered with a newly formed free clinic to provide quality medical care to the above population. As the clinic is new, we are all learning as we go. We have the cooperation of our local physicians, Health Department and state Health Department. I am constantly looking for ideas as well help to help our organization be more effecient as well educating the general public about our organizations.
How have you used the Community Tool Box to support your work and make a difference?
I just happen to stumble on this web site and am educating myself as I go.
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First Name: Paul
Last Name: Longo
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I am the Field Coordinator in the Department of Social Work at Monmouth University.
How have you used the Community Tool Box to support your work and make a difference?
Monmouth University, in the Department of Social Work, offers a concentration (Master of Social Work level) in International and Community Development. I am always interested in community development information, field placements, and social action information. Our program is the only one of its kind in the United States and focuses on development both locally and internationally.