Guestbook Entries

Submitted:
First Name: Marie
Last Name: Chittleborough
City/Town:
State/Province: South Australia
Country: Australia
Please tell us a little bit about yourself:
Hello, we've recently come across your terrific resources, which we are using as part of our learning resources for our Diploma of Community Services program. We'd love to contribute in any way we can, or collaborate/share as appropriate.

Kind regards
Marie Chittleborough
Chief Operating Officer
EQUALS International Institute
Submitted:
First Name: David
Last Name: Hazen
City/Town: Eugene
State/Province: Oregon
Country: United States
Please tell us a little bit about yourself:
I have been influenced by studies of whole-system design-planning, perception psychology and mysticism, as well as my experience as a hospice volunteer, chemical dependency counselor, public school and college teacher, Oregon Coordinator of the campaign for a US Department of Peace and member of the board of The Peace Alliance. I’m an advocate for Eugene citizens to identify themselves as a Peace Team and a Compassionate Action Network.
How have you used the Community Tool Box to support your work and make a difference?
I have just re-discovered you after several years, and am very interested in your page "1. Creating and Maintaining Partnerships." There are many excellent social justice organizations here in Eugene, and I have heard several times that they wish to know what others are doing. I think the time is right to link resources to each other. (I've already subscribed to your newsletter.)
Submitted:
First Name: Robert
Last Name: Wells
City/Town: Decatur
State/Province: Ga.
Country: USA
Please tell us a little bit about yourself:
I'm actually a part of multiple organization. They deal with Education, Cervical Cancer, and we are in the initial stages of organizing for mental health counseling, support and treatment.
How have you used the Community Tool Box to support your work and make a difference?
The communities helps us locate persons we service, provide venues and other opportunities.
Submitted:
First Name: Garry
Last Name: Hughes
City/Town: San Antonio
State/Province: Texas
Country: Bexar
Please tell us a little bit about yourself:
We found a need for low to medium income housing,and to teach craft skills
But having a very hard time getting funding.
How have you used the Community Tool Box to support your work and make a difference?
I just found you today so let’s see good people.
Submitted:
First Name: Mali
Last Name: Ole Kaunga
City/Town:
State/Province:
Country:
Please tell us a little bit about yourself:
I am community worker
How have you used the Community Tool Box to support your work and make a difference?
Just started viewing and exploring
Submitted:
First Name: Bruce
Last Name: Shaver
City/Town: CHICAGO
State/Province: ILLINOIS
Country: USA
Please tell us a little bit about yourself:
I am starting a new role as the Volunteer Coordinator and was looking for good resource material
How have you used the Community Tool Box to support your work and make a difference?
Ran across your site and love the information. I am preparing our plan and will be incorporating some of your information in the development.

thank you so much
Bruce
Submitted:
First Name: Donna
Last Name: Hudgins
City/Town: Lake City
State/Province: Colorado
Country: United States
Please tell us a little bit about yourself:
Prevention Coordinator for local community prevention coalition
How have you used the Community Tool Box to support your work and make a difference?
Help writing strategic plan - joining organization when they are half way through the process. Need to catch up.
Submitted:
First Name: Seema
Last Name: Zaman
City/Town: Karachi
State/Province: Sindh
Country: Pakistan
Please tell us a little bit about yourself:
Hi,

I am a person with a will to improve the quality of life for people who have been left out from the mainstream progress of a region.

While I was searching for an idea I came across your website and started skimming through it, I could not leave the site without leaving a note of appreciation. Wonderful structured work, an excellent resource for just anyone wanting to bring about a positive change within a community.

I wish you all the best and my God bless you for your efforts.

Regards.

Seema
How have you used the Community Tool Box to support your work and make a difference?
Just found it on the internet, not started using it yet. But certainly I will see if and how can I adopt the same for my own society. I am amazed and happy that such good work has been done and is available for general awareness.

Keep up the good work!
Submitted:
First Name: M. Sahr
Last Name: Nouwah
City/Town: Monrovia
State/Province: Montserrado
Country: Liberia
Please tell us a little bit about yourself:
I am an International Executive Certificate holder in Project Management with passion and motivation in Development and Humanitarian work with more than Eight (8) years of working experience. My ambition is to see an improved civil society space through a holistic community development approach especially for Children, Youth, and Women. To create an environment where civil rights are protected and citizens benefiting from Natural Resources and democratic processes through inclusive participation in an improved democratic and civic spaces with an emphasis on Education, gender & development, empowerment, and social development. I am committed to systems that create proper management, Funding Raising and Grants Management, team building, and quality reporting. I believe in open linkages among stakeholders for sustainable development through trust, commitment, faith, integrity, honesty, and transparency.
How have you used the Community Tool Box to support your work and make a difference?
Presently, I only read through and gaining some understanding of all the topics. In the near future, I want to start using more of its contents for training and support to Liberian CSOs.
Submitted:
First Name: Hans
Last Name: Mincer
City/Town:
State/Province:
Country:
Please tell us a little bit about yourself:
I am a fitness instructor and I also have interest on researching alternative medicine.
How have you used the Community Tool Box to support your work and make a difference?
I am new to Tool Box, still learning the ropes but I hope to derive immense value from it.
Submitted:
First Name: Pat
Last Name: Senecal
City/Town: Durango
State/Province: CO
Country: United States
Please tell us a little bit about yourself:
Director of 25 year old coalition with the purpose of mobilizing the entire community to create and implement local prevention solutions.I have been working with youth over 40 years and with community change processes for 19 years.
How have you used the Community Tool Box to support your work and make a difference?
We will be customizing it to help us track processes devoted to reaching our goals around a Persistent Drunk Driving grant serving 4 counties.
Submitted:
First Name: Tobias
Last Name: Shotley
City/Town: Crosby
State/Province: MN
Country: USA
Please tell us a little bit about yourself:
I like to consider myself and with the Great Spirits help, independent motivated. I am dillegently exploring new ideas for maintaining a consistent revenue and at the same time transition smoothly in to retirement.
How have you used the Community Tool Box to support your work and make a difference?
I found myself at a stuck point while building a presentation concerning cultural awareness within a working environment and after simply browsing through your site (Community tool box) I was quickly reminded about flow and the importance of gathering Data.
I got the data I needed and formulated a evenly flowing PowerPoint presentation with some calmness of Spirit.
I am grateful for what CTC has extended to me and yes I got a handsome compensation but please know that I respect tithing/donations and the like and you can trust I will express my gratitude in a timely manner.
Submitted:
First Name: Joe
Last Name: Claspell
City/Town: Denver
State/Province: CO
Country: U.S.
Please tell us a little bit about yourself:
I am a graduate student at the University of Colorado in my capstone semester
How have you used the Community Tool Box to support your work and make a difference?
I am conducting research on how to bring communities together to address bullying and teen dating violence. This website has given me a totally new outlook on my project and I am thrilled to have found it!
Submitted:
First Name: Tina
Last Name: Hall-Sibert
City/Town: Hinesville
State/Province: Georgia
Country: USA
Please tell us a little bit about yourself:
Student SNHU!
How have you used the Community Tool Box to support your work and make a difference?
This website was part of an online lecture.
Submitted:
First Name: Ahmed
Last Name: Mohammed
City/Town: Abuja
State/Province: Bauchi
Country: Nigeria
Please tell us a little bit about yourself:
I lead a non-profit organization that is focused on youth leadership development in Nigeria.
How have you used the Community Tool Box to support your work and make a difference?
I've been training volunteers for a long time but there is always something new to learn and the Community Tool Box is an excellent resource. it deals with complex issues in a clear and concise way rather than resorting to the lowest common denominator. Thanks to your Team of experts
Submitted:
First Name: Laurie
Last Name: Mahoney
City/Town: Dunedin
State/Province:
Country: New Zealand
Please tell us a little bit about yourself:
I am a lecturer in the School of Nursing at Otago Polytechnic in New Zealand. I coordinate the BN 3rd year primary health care nursing course, and the clinical placement for all nursing students for this paper is working with identified communities to identify vulnerable groups and health issues related to them. For this students complete a community scan by using the Community as Partner (Anderson & Mcfarlane; Battye et.al, 2006) framework, consult with key stakeholders/partners for the vulnerable group (often migrants, youth, rural health or ethnic minorities e.g. Maori) in the community. Health needs (e.g. mental health, poor access to health care, sexual health etc.) are identified and resources are developed e.g. websites, pamphlets, submissions etc.
I came across your site while researching resources the students could use, and can see the application of this in our programme.
I am writing to gain permission to share the Tool Box with the students. I see this as an adjunct or addition to my teaching and support for students learning.
How have you used the Community Tool Box to support your work and make a difference?
Not currently using it, but see the benefits of using aspects of the Tool Box. The students are undergraduate and have only 4 weeks to complete their placement.
Submitted:
First Name: Abby
Last Name: Stephenson
City/Town: Topeka
State/Province: KS
Country: USA
Please tell us a little bit about yourself:
I'm currently an undergrad studying at Washburn University for my BAS with emphasis in Addictions Counseling.
How have you used the Community Tool Box to support your work and make a difference?
I'm taking a course called Prevention and Social Change and a homework assignment is to navigate the site. I'm excited to learn more about how this resource can help me in the field.
Submitted:
First Name: Mary
Last Name: Dominguez-Santini
City/Town: Grand Prairie
State/Province: Texas
Country: Us
Please tell us a little bit about yourself:
I am a Radio host and event planner
How have you used the Community Tool Box to support your work and make a difference?
To help me familiarize with building a workshop for public presentation
Submitted:
First Name: Brenda
Last Name: Almaida
City/Town: Labo
State/Province: Camarines Norte
Country: Philippines
Please tell us a little bit about yourself:
I am a staff of the Vice President for Research and Extension and our major concern is to bring development in the community by research-based training and seminars.
How have you used the Community Tool Box to support your work and make a difference?
I just search this website today, so my plan for using the Community Tool Box to support my work by exploring your different articles to strengthen the procedure on how we're conducting the various services for the community.
Submitted:
First Name: MARTHA
Last Name: RODRIGUEZ
City/Town: BAKERSFIELD
State/Province: California
Country: United States
Please tell us a little bit about yourself:
My name is Martha Rodriguez, and I am an Associate Social Service Director with Better Tomorrows.
How have you used the Community Tool Box to support your work and make a difference?
I just recently discovered the community tool box and am still exploring the many options available to me. I can say that I will be using this valuable resource frequently.