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Hi there, I am a nursing student who has 13 weeks of practicum at a community drop in centre. With this time I have been asked to develop and deliver a diabetes education prevention program to some of the street involved, low income, new immigrants and refugee clients there. I am finding this very challenging because i feel like i know what they want me to do- design a couple of workshops about increasing fibre intake and decreasing sugar or something, so that I get an A in the course. It would be easy enough to produce a bunch of pamphlets, but there is not sustainability or capacity building... and that it would be nearly impossible to design let alone deliver, and evaluate any kind of meaningful, sustainable program in the next 13 weeks. i guess i am just venting a bit, but i don`t want to play into this kind of `pat yourself on the back for making educational materials that no one will read, but at least we can grade you on them` game. However, it feels like a very daunting task to begin... currently i am searching Toronto for experienced diabetes nurses who have worked with this type of population i am wondering how to engage the population in program design, etc., like participatory action projects... do you have any suggestions? thanks so much |
- Analyzing Problems and Goals
- Assessing Community Needs and Resources
- Developing Strategic and Action Plans
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Sáb, 09/20/2008 |
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What is the best way to go about finding someone to speak at an organization in regard to community mobilization? |
- Increasing Participation and Membership
- Creating and Maintaining Coalitions and Partnerships
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Vie, 09/19/2008 |
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My name is Molly and I work with Susan G Komen for the Cure in community health. We have the opportunity to provide training to some partners in Jordan regarding asset mapping, locating assets, finding programs and services, evaluating those services and partnering with organizations. Do you know of any vital analysis models or tools used to accomplish this? In our asset mapping, we discuss GIS mapping, databases, and some other technology to look at statistics and online directories but realize this may not be an option in Jordan. Do you have any tools you have used in working with other countries? |
- Analyzing Problems and Goals
- Assessing Community Needs and Resources
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Vie, 09/12/2008 |
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Hi there, I want to organize a community art event. I know what the event is but I need to get other agencies involved. However, I don't have all the details worked out such as deadline for submissions, gallery space etc. In fact, this information requires that approach other agencies! Can I approach or email agencies without having the entire project mapped out? What are some steps that I should follow? |
- Creating and Maintaining Coalitions and Partnerships
- Developing Strategic and Action Plans
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Jue, 09/11/2008 |
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I'm 29 year old US Citizen, and a stay at home aunt living in Columbia, Maryland. I was born in the Caribbean and have a strong longing in my heart to return and help in my community. I have no clue how to get started. Can you help? |
- Analyzing Problems and Goals
- Assessing Community Needs and Resources
- Developing Strategic and Action Plans
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Mié, 09/03/2008 |
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Does anyone know of a community that used Community Toolbox to effect change in services (health,social, and in-home-support) for Senior Citizens in the local community? |
Developing an Intervention |
Mar, 09/02/2008 |
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COMPARE AND CONTRAST TWO APPROACHES TO COMMUNITY HEALTH |
Developing a Framework or Model of Change |
Lun, 09/01/2008 |
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Good day I am looking for information on social life skills such as "showing respect to others", "giving complements", "dress code", etc. Where can I find that on the site? Regards Claudette |
Enhancing Cultural Competence |
Dom, 08/31/2008 |
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Hello! My state (Texas) is in the process of developing a community resource guide for pediatricians related to obesity. The hope is that the guide will provide a roadmap for community physicians to connect to local community agencies to build relationships around nutrition, exercise, and well-being. Does such a "road map" already exist for building obesity relationships, or for other disease processes? Thanks, Carl Tapia, MD CATCH Texas Co-Facilitator |
Assessing Community Needs and Resources |
Mié, 08/13/2008 |
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Do you know of any agency that has used your tools to collaborate with healthcare providers to reduce domestic violence in their community? |
- Evaluating the Initiative
- Evaluating the Initiative
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Lun, 08/11/2008 |
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Can you direct me to resources involving undergraduates doing international service learning projects and curriculum that will support such projects? I am planning for my students to do a collaborative service learning project with the deaf community in Costa Rica which may involve setting up computer camps for deaf youth. |
Assessing Community Needs and Resources |
Dom, 08/10/2008 |
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I am struggling with a new Executive Director and the internal controls. She believes she should have carte blanc over the financials and we as a charitable nonprofit need to make sure we are doing our fiduciary duties. If we have a policy in place shouldn't she follow this until we can discuss at an Executive Committee. I didn't see in the guide examples of these type of internal controls but I could have missed this! |
Implementing a Social Marketing Effort |
Mar, 08/05/2008 |
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Hello, I am looking for a tool (data collection instrument) that I can use to collect evaluation information that has been submitted by grantees. What I want to be able to do at the end is show who these people are, what they said they would do, did they do it, and how they did it. Thanks! |
- Implementing a Social Marketing Effort
- Sustaining the Work or Initiative
- Evaluating the Initiative
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Mar, 08/05/2008 |
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I work at our local hospital in Ohio. We are looking for a community health assessment. How could we get a copy of a standardized community health assessment form? |
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Mar, 08/05/2008 |
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What is the best way to come up with the state associated fees for obtaining 501c3 status? |
Building Leadership |
Lun, 08/04/2008 |
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is it true that rural communities are more receptive to community development than urban areas? |
Building Leadership |
Lun, 08/04/2008 |
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I was directed to your site by a google search looking for the "Ugly Orange Case," which is used as an exercise to build collaboration. The pdf is titled "Commmunity Involvement and Collaboration - 6.5 Understanding Collaboration" it references handout 6.5.A Ugly Orange Case that I am unable to locate. No date is provided on the document. Can you help? Best regards, Dr. Barbara Durant |
Assessing Community Needs and Resources |
Mié, 07/23/2008 |
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Community and government resourse organizations for phyical education |
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Mar, 07/22/2008 |
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Greetings; I am looking for substance abuse recovery support network models. I am trying to find out who is using what models. So often youth are referred to 12 steps with minimal guidance. If you know of other models that would be very helpful. Thanks David J. |
Assessing Community Needs and Resources |
Lun, 07/21/2008 |
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I am the Community Service Coordinator at Baptist Regional Medical Center and are looking at working on childhood obesity and am looking for advise on how to start a program in the school system to get kids active. Lee Richardson Community Service Coordinator Baptist Regional Medical Center Corbin KY 40701 606-523-8533 |
Creating and Maintaining Coalitions and Partnerships |
Sáb, 07/12/2008 |
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I am working with a group in the Endorphin Power Company (EPC) dealing with substance abuse. I need to know if there are other programs using the same concept? |
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Mar, 07/08/2008 |
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What are the different steps of developing an organizational structure? |
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Dom, 07/06/2008 |
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I work for Sacramento Tree Foundation. (CA) Who has experience connecting public health with promoting the benefits of urban forestry to sustain a community building campaign? Do you have any suggested funding partners? thanks, |
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Dom, 07/06/2008 |
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Are there any programs that have increased physical activity for groups of our population? |
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Dom, 07/06/2008 |
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What is the most efficient and practical way of collaborating with music industry leaders to use lyrical and music content to help fund a non-profit social service and empowerment organization, which is in development and expansion, to aid mentally, emotionally and economically disadvantaged (MEED) people and their families,when seemingly, they are difficult to access? |
Analyzing Problems and Goals |
Dom, 07/06/2008 |
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Hi CTB, Great web site and initiative! I am preparing for a community initiative in Indiana to tap into currently untapped talent in the community to encourage the underepresented, underutilized, unemployed and underemployed of our community to become nurses to help meet the community nursing shortage. I am just beginning to tap into networks such as this. Any further suggestions for me? Specifically- do you have contacts in local healthcare and universities (KU) who are intimately connected with this initiative and who might be a great resource? Sonia |
Analyzing Problems and Goals |
Dom, 07/06/2008 |
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You have a lot of wonderful information provided in the "do the work" section. Is any of the information provided on the website available in hard copy/reference copy? |
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Vie, 07/04/2008 |
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I work with community developmet in Russia mainly with rural areas, please where are the most succesful centers in USA working with local communities involvement in rural areas? I need experience based on common action, cooperation of local people Thanks |
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Vie, 07/04/2008 |
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I am working with a community seeking to develop (create an organization) which can deliver health and other services to elderly members, with the goal of enabling them to "age in place" as long as possible. Most successful examples of these organizations have been in high-density urban settings, rather than small town/suburban settings such as ours. Question: Any suggestions for identifying other groups like ours (small town/suburban) with similar goals, so we can exchange ideas? [I am familiar with the BeaconHillVillage model of aging in place, as well as PACE projects, and the websites of Partners for Livable Communities, National Aging in Place Council, etc.-- but know no information sources seeking to organize community for "aging in place" in small town or suburban areas.] Thanks in advance for any help you might provide. |
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Vie, 07/04/2008 |
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how does one come up with implementation plan,minitoring plan and evaluation plan using the logframe analysis? |
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Jue, 07/03/2008 |
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how i can conduct a need assessement questionaire in my hospital that concentrate mainly on the medical requirnment for nurses mainly? |
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Jue, 07/03/2008 |
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Hello, I am interested in doing an evaluation/survey of a website. Specifically, I would like to explore if the information we provide on our website impacts feelings of efficacy visitors have in terms of taking action. Do you have any resources that can provide any relevant information? I have some albeit limited access to peer-reviewed journals so both websites and journal articles would be helpful. Thanks, Gina Hijjawi |
Evaluating the Initiative |
Jue, 07/03/2008 |
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I have a question, where can i find information about setting up working groups.. do you have any suggestions or website where i could find this information. thanks jenna |
- Building Leadership
- Analyzing Problems and Goals
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Jue, 07/03/2008 |
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Do you have information that details how to have a successful community meeting or what makes a community meeting successful? I'm looking for information that taken more from the community perspective. Thanks! |
Developing Strategic and Action Plans |
Jue, 07/03/2008 |
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The San Diego Immunization Coalition (SDIC) is an established (since 1992) local immunization coalition serving the County of San Diego. San Diego County is one of the largest counties in the nation, with a population of 3.8 million and over 4,300 square miles. While founded as an infant immunization coalition, SDIC (formerly called I-3) converted to a lifespan focus in 1997. As a mature coalition, and faced with a variety of "new" issues including the recently introduced spectrum of adolescent vaccines, the increased focus on adult immunization issues, and the "green vaccine" and anti-vaccine movement, SDIB has a strong need to do some intensive strategic planning and possible restructuring. Due to California's across-the-board budget cuts, which include major budget reductions to immunization programs, we are in need of assistance in finding resources to support this strategic planning effort, including support for an expert facilitator. Please contact me at the above email address or kwgustafson@san.rr.com, or call me at 619-405-0028 (mobile) or 619-692-5760 (work) to talk about any ideas or resources that IZTA or AED might have for helping us in our effort to keep our coalition successful. Thank you for your attention, Kathe Gustafson |
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Mié, 07/02/2008 |
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I am currently taking a business course through the fast trac in Kansas City at the Kaufman Center. I goggled and found your amazing web site. I would appreciate any help or leads you could offer to establish a community centered organization focused on personal and spiritual growth with creative expression through the arts. My mission is to nurture the highest potential of each member towards creating a lifestyle consistent with their core values and unique talents and gifts. The center would offer a blend of educational oportunities and creative art offerings. Community service is highlighted. Thank you for your assistance, Devi |
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Mar, 07/01/2008 |
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To whom it may concern: I am working to promote a literacy project in the community. We are currently working on a train-the-trainer model. We plan to hold a training session for community members, and are hoping that these members will then go to their communities and train others. A problem that has come across is...how will we be evaluating our intervnetion? Will we be measuring how many sessions they carry out in the next year? Or what? Thank you so much, and I look forward to hearing from you. --Sandy Liang |
Evaluating the Initiative |
Mar, 07/01/2008 |
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Hello- I'm just revisiting the community tool box site, as I'm working on a very targeted initiative. I'm working on developing a young adult advisory team for the department of health in Vermont (with members 18-25 years old). Right now, I'm trying to get a sense as to what other folks are doing to reach this population--just so I have a broad context to focus my efforts (whether it's state or community driven). Do you have any tools that can help me in my quest to reach this targeted population in an engaging & meaningful way? Or maybe tools that can help me organize and structure the young adult advisory team's interactions even? I'm going to continue perusing the site...as it's very helpful. Any guidance you may have is very much appreciated! Best, Connie |
- Building Leadership
- Analyzing Problems and Goals
- Building Leadership
- Analyzing Problems and Goals
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