Guestbook Entries

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.

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.

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.

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.

I find this site helpful for teaching courses in Community Practice and Human Service Management.

I am a Clinical Social Worker here in Miami, FL. I am currently working with the treatment of mental illness and substance abuse/addiction in a residential setting. I have been a long time advocate/activist in the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Communities. I have a continued interest in various types of community work, how communities can become stronger, work together, maintain mental/physical health, teach, nurture and care for our children.

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.

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.

A social worker/social activist for 25 years, who currently teaches community oriented social work at Western Kentucky University.

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.

I teach at California State University in Fresno, CA. Am interested in this area, which I used in my dissertation for my PhD.

I am an Independent Grant Writer, and I search the Web on a daily basis. Your site has very useful information and links.

I volunteer for the Crisis Pregnancy Center in Lewisville and I am also active in Ham Radio.

I LOVE your collection of TOOLS in the Toolbox ! I have recommended the site to several other folks - and TRIED to find mention of them in the GuestBook - which I have myself not bothered to sign these past dozen or so times I have come to mine the riches of this site. Future recommendations will include "...and PLEASE sign into the Guest Book !" [first we change ourselves - then we change our world...] A current project is working with a group of Baha'is who are involved with various aspects of Agriculture /Environment / Community-building / Sustainability ... to build a viable organization which would serve to build community among MANY groups which commonly focus on their DIFFERENCES instead of their COMMON concerns - an extreme example might be "tree-huggers" and folks in the timber industries - an early attempt will be constructing a web portal with resources for MANY diverse interests - and then e-discussion groups (moderated) to encourage reasonably polite and productive interchanges among these folks. Working name for the group is "Agriculture Forum" - and when we settle on a web host and such - I'll be back to post an update. Thanks for a GREAT resource on the web...! Michael in Cochabamba 8^)>

I manage the website for our neighborhood thru Neighborhood Link and am constantly on the lookout for new ideas and useful tips which can be used in our community. Our website is: neighborhoodlink.com/mesa/marlborough

I like this page, and I am interested in helping solve social problems. I think that through behavior analysis we can do it. I am a grad student of Social Work and have a bachellor's in Psychology. I am looking forward to get a CBA certification.

Occupational Health Nurse - President Townhouse community association- Public speaker on health and community issues.

Families Toghter, Inc is a state wide organization that assists parents and their sons and daughters with disabilities. The program's mission is to offer families the security of belonging to a group of caring individuals with similar goals, challenges, and needs. Families Togehter, Inc. is dedicated to a society that includes and values all people.

Health Educator with Oklahoma State Department of Health. Interests in domestic violence prevention.

I am currently the Hospital Administrator at Sumner Co. Hospital No. 1 in Caldwell, Kansas. We were recently awarded a 74,000 from the state of Kansas and KHA. The Caldwell and Arkansas City Hospitals as well Cowley County Public Health, Caldwell Family Clinic, Arkansas Clinic are the participants in the project. The grant $ are to promote collaboration between care providers and hopefully improve access to care. I attended the public health summit and heard your presentation. We need the tools in the community tool box and the expertise of Vincent and training on how to effectively use the tools that you provide. I have been unsuccessful in reaching Vincent by phone. Please call me at 316-845-6492 or e-mail me. Thanks Virgil Watson

I'm a new visiting faculty member at Florida International Univeriety, Miami. At a national meeting I saw your materials exhibited and was impressed. I'm teaching a class in the Family and Consumer Sciences section and want to use some of the materials for the class. I am also interested in becoming a partner. Please advise. Sandra Poirier

I am the director of a community prevention center and assist our local coalition.

I am an evaluator with Youngstown State University. I currently evaluate several community-based inititives including teen pregnancy and crime prevention.