Guestbook entries

Submitted:
First Name: hannah
Last Name: khoo
City/Town: kuala lumpur
State/Province:
Country:
Please tell us a little bit about yourself:
Iam a student.I am writing a report on health promotion on HIV/AIDS.Ineed help in this topic.
How have you used the Community Tool Box to support your work and make a difference?:
Submitted:
First Name: Peggy
Last Name: Dub
City/Town: Highland
State/Province: California
Country: United States Of America
Please tell us a little bit about yourself:
How have you used the Community Tool Box to support your work and make a difference?:
development of grant writing skills and planning for community change
Submitted:
First Name: Geri
Last Name: Rousculp
City/Town: Columbus
State/Province: Ohio
Country: United States Of America
Please tell us a little bit about yourself:
Health Educator. Currently working as the Recruitment and Retention Coordinator for the Primary Care Section at the Ohio Department of Health.
How have you used the Community Tool Box to support your work and make a difference?:
I am looking for resources regarding Community Asset/Resource Inventories. We are helping train local Child & Family Health Services staff who must perform community analysis.
Submitted:
First Name: sue
Last Name: sharp
City/Town: manchester
State/Province:
Country: Great Britain (UK)
Please tell us a little bit about yourself:
student nurse
How have you used the Community Tool Box to support your work and make a difference?:
education
Submitted:
First Name: Rony
Last Name: Blum (Lipovetzky)
City/Town: Montreal
State/Province: QC
Country: Canada
Please tell us a little bit about yourself:
Social Studies of Medicine McGill University
How have you used the Community Tool Box to support your work and make a difference?:
Will think about it - very well done.
Submitted:
First Name: Ann
Last Name: Salazar
City/Town: Okahoma city
State/Province: Oklahoma
Country: United States Of America
Please tell us a little bit about yourself:
I work for the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy in Oklahoma City, I am the project coord for our KIDS COUNT project funded by the Annie E.Casey Foundation. And I am the Intern/Volunteer Coord. Part of OUR KIDS COUNT Project includes a KIDS COUNT Leadership Series that is a 10-month series of trainings and technical assistance.
How have you used the Community Tool Box to support your work and make a difference?:
I am constantly referring my Leadership group to this site as a resource for what they are doing in their communities and for their KIDS COUNT Leader Projects. Every time I go to this site I am amazed what is offered. I always find something new. I have never found another site to equal this one as an available usable resource for positive community change.
Submitted:
First Name: michelle
Last Name: jackson
City/Town: Philadelphia
State/Province: Pennsylvania
Country: United States Of America
Please tell us a little bit about yourself:
Community Asthma Prevention Program. Designed to provide community based asthma education in order to increase the knowledge and self-management skills for both for parents and their children with asthma.
How have you used the Community Tool Box to support your work and make a difference?:
Using the information related to sustaining the project
Submitted:
First Name: KLIO
Last Name: KOUTRA
City/Town: HERAKLION
State/Province:
Country: Greece
Please tell us a little bit about yourself:
I AM A SOCIAL WORKER AND I WORK AS A FIELD ASSISTANCE TO A SOCIAL WORK EDUCATIONAL INTITUTE. AT THIS TIME I AM FULLFIELD MY MASTER DEGREE IN PUBLIC HEALTH AND I AM SPECIALLY INTERESTED IN IMMIGRANTS WOMEN AND HEALTH
How have you used the Community Tool Box to support your work and make a difference?:
ADVICES AND IDEAS
Submitted:
First Name: Ed
Last Name: McPherson
City/Town: Blacksburg
State/Province: Virginia
Country: United States Of America
Please tell us a little bit about yourself:
I am directing a youth development program for low-income high school students.
How have you used the Community Tool Box to support your work and make a difference?:
Plan to use the tool box to supplement professional development.
Submitted:
First Name: Christine
Last Name: Stuart
City/Town: High Point
State/Province: North Carolina
Country: United States Of America
Please tell us a little bit about yourself:
public health education student at UNC-G
How have you used the Community Tool Box to support your work and make a difference?:
research, database for assignments
Submitted:
First Name: suzee
Last Name: harris
City/Town: adelaide
State/Province:
Country: Australia
Please tell us a little bit about yourself:
3rd year Uni Student
How have you used the Community Tool Box to support your work and make a difference?:
to facilitate community project in lowering caeserean sections in south australia
Submitted:
First Name: Yin
Last Name: Wei
City/Town: Athens
State/Province: Ohio
Country: United States Of America
Please tell us a little bit about yourself:
Emeritus Professor of Computer Science, Ohio University. Came to Ohio U from IBM corporate Headquarter in 1968. Interested in learning about Health with others.
How have you used the Community Tool Box to support your work and make a difference?:
I did not use your tools yet.
Submitted:
First Name: Vanita
Last Name: Moore
City/Town: Brazil
State/Province: Indiana
Country: United States Of America
Please tell us a little bit about yourself:
I am the new Chair for the Healing Story Alliance, a Special Interest Group of the National Storytelling Network.
How have you used the Community Tool Box to support your work and make a difference?:
I found you while exploring a new organizational structure for our 5 year old group of over 300 members. Your pages on this topic, especially on Action Committees, has been invaluable. I'm recommending the site to our members through our newsletter. Thank you.
Submitted:
First Name: STELLA
Last Name: HYLTON
City/Town: SPRINGFIELD
State/Province: Massachusetts
Country: United States Of America
Please tell us a little bit about yourself:
NEW PROGRAM MANAGER
How have you used the Community Tool Box to support your work and make a difference?:
MEETING
Submitted:
First Name: Debra
Last Name: Hood
City/Town: Seattle
State/Province: Washington
Country:
Please tell us a little bit about yourself:
I'm 32 year old white woman,who was born with FAS, and would like to know more about it. Thank You.
How have you used the Community Tool Box to support your work and make a difference?:
Submitted:
First Name: Madhuri
Last Name: Kilpatrick
City/Town: 111 Berkshire Ave. Redwood City
State/Province: California
Country: United States Of America
Please tell us a little bit about yourself:
I have been doing a lot of community work in Africa in the field of education and HIV/AIDS. My degreee is in International development education.
How have you used the Community Tool Box to support your work and make a difference?:
I have not started working in the US yet but used similar approach in my work in Africa.
Submitted:
First Name: Davinia
Last Name: Seay
City/Town: Washington
State/Province: District of Columbia
Country: United States Of America
Please tell us a little bit about yourself:
How have you used the Community Tool Box to support your work and make a difference?:
organizing a capacity building workshop for HIV/AIDS service providers
Submitted:
First Name: Dee
Last Name:
City/Town: Winnipeg
State/Province: Manitoba
Country:
Please tell us a little bit about yourself:
Just learning about community development and found your site very helpful.
How have you used the Community Tool Box to support your work and make a difference?:
To get information and assistance.
Submitted:
First Name: Vernitta Moutra
Last Name: Alexander
City/Town: Houston
State/Province: Harris
Country: United States Of America
Please tell us a little bit about yourself:
case manager for homeless seniors
How have you used the Community Tool Box to support your work and make a difference?:
for research
Submitted:
First Name: Terry
Last Name: Cousins
City/Town: Colby
State/Province: Kansas
Country:
Please tell us a little bit about yourself:
I am the Executive Director of the Thomas County Community Foundation in Colby, Kansas
How have you used the Community Tool Box to support your work and make a difference?:
Just interested in what information is available
Submitted:
First Name: kennedy
Last Name: Adejoh
City/Town: Lokoja
State/Province:
Country: Other
Please tell us a little bit about yourself:
A pharmacist and an MPH studentin health education and promotion
How have you used the Community Tool Box to support your work and make a difference?:
I intend to do so
Submitted:
First Name: Bernard
Last Name: Parkinson
City/Town: Toronto
State/Province: Ont.
Country: Canada
Please tell us a little bit about yourself:
Just found the site..looks good still exploring it...
How have you used the Community Tool Box to support your work and make a difference?:
Submitted:
First Name: Letitia
Last Name: Smith
City/Town: Itapeva - SP
State/Province:
Country: Brazil
Please tell us a little bit about yourself:
I am a Social Science major and work voluntarily on several social projects. I also conduct various seminars and workshops on entrepreneurship, social planning and project development.
How have you used the Community Tool Box to support your work and make a difference?:
I am seeking to enhance our organizational techniques and also seminar and workshop techniques.
Submitted:
First Name: Chris
Last Name: Gleason
City/Town: Ames
State/Province: Iowa
Country: United States Of America
Please tell us a little bit about yourself:
I have my BS from Iowa State in Community Health Education and my MPA, also from ISU. I am a CHES. My employment is with the Iowa 4-H Youth Development program, specializing in Volunteer Development.
How have you used the Community Tool Box to support your work and make a difference?:
I first was introduced to the Community Tool Box as an undergrad in Community Health Education here at Iowa State. I've continued to return to it as a graduate student, instructor in health education, and ISU Extension employee. Today I am gathering information for a training with county staff members regarding volunteer recruitment and nurturing. You are a valuable resource and I share you with everyone I can. Thank you!
Submitted:
First Name: COLLINS
Last Name: KYEI BOAFO
City/Town: ACCRA
State/Province: ACCRA
Country: Other
Please tell us a little bit about yourself:
A PUBLIC RELATIONS PRACTITIONER IN A GOVERNMENT INSTITUTION THAT DEALS WITH ROAD CONSTRUCTION
How have you used the Community Tool Box to support your work and make a difference?:
COORDINATION AND INTEGRATION OF EMPLOYEES IN INFORMATION DISSERMINATION STRATEGIES
Submitted:
First Name: Connie
Last Name: Detweiler
City/Town: Lawrence
State/Province: Kansas
Country: United States Of America
Please tell us a little bit about yourself:
I work as a nutrition educator. Our program partners with the After-School Program, Senior Center, Parks and Recreation and Early Childhood Develop Center.
How have you used the Community Tool Box to support your work and make a difference?:
I've used your website for information about social marketing and the benefits of empowering youth.
Submitted:
First Name: shannon
Last Name: davis
City/Town: Hillsville
State/Province: Virginia
Country: United States Of America
Please tell us a little bit about yourself:
Small Group Leader of Blue Ridge Christian Fellowship
How have you used the Community Tool Box to support your work and make a difference?:
Wanting to create community
Submitted:
First Name: Tom
Last Name: Greenwood
City/Town: Melbourne
State/Province:
Country: Australia
Please tell us a little bit about yourself:
I am developing systems so that the decentralised services provided by the Red Cross in Victoria can work better. I am a passionate believer in user involvement, and believe that our services could be running a lot better if user benefit could be more clearly defined and quantified.
How have you used the Community Tool Box to support your work and make a difference?:
Looking up best practice for unifying decentralised services and bringing users into the loop
Submitted:
First Name: Martha
Last Name: Zuniga
City/Town: Woodland Hills
State/Province: California
Country: United States Of America
Please tell us a little bit about yourself:
MPH grad student at CSUN.
How have you used the Community Tool Box to support your work and make a difference?:
Using it as a resource for school projects.
Submitted:
First Name: Danielle
Last Name: Oryn
City/Town: West Chester
State/Province: Pennsylvania
Country: United States Of America
Please tell us a little bit about yourself:
family practic physician, now in school for MPH
How have you used the Community Tool Box to support your work and make a difference?:
have not yet
Submitted:
First Name: Laurie
Last Name: Call
City/Town: Divernon
State/Province: Illinois
Country: United States Of America
Please tell us a little bit about yourself:
I am a consultant in the substance abuse prevention field. I have been a trainer and instructional designer for the last 14 years.
How have you used the Community Tool Box to support your work and make a difference?:
It is an absolutely incredible resource. The most comprehensive resource I have found for skill and knowledge based information for our field.
Submitted:
First Name: Daniel
Last Name: Hoskins
City/Town: St. Stephen
State/Province: South Carolina
Country: United States Of America
Please tell us a little bit about yourself:
I am a retired health care professional now serving as an independent health consultant. My specialty is facilitating capability for providers and the public in removing barriers that hinder entry into the health care system.
How have you used the Community Tool Box to support your work and make a difference?:
I am searching for new tools and methods to evaluate for possible use in assessing community health care needs. Needs related to access to local clinic availability, type services needed from a clinic, etc
Submitted:
First Name: Laura
Last Name: Goodwin
City/Town: Rifle
State/Province: Colorado
Country: United States Of America
Please tell us a little bit about yourself:
I am a public health nurse. I'm taking the PHN2 class out of CU. This site was recommjended to us so I'm in the process of exploring it.
How have you used the Community Tool Box to support your work and make a difference?:
Submitted:
First Name: Lois
Last Name: Scian
City/Town: Wayne
State/Province: New Jersey
Country: United States Of America
Please tell us a little bit about yourself:
I am a School Nurse (certified) and a Community Health Educator (CHES) working in a K-5 elementary school & persuing a MA degree in Health Education.
How have you used the Community Tool Box to support your work and make a difference?:
As an enhancement to a graduate course I am taking (Evaluation in Health)
Submitted:
First Name: National Christian
Last Name: Association
City/Town: Charlotte
State/Province: North Carolina
Country: United States Of America
Please tell us a little bit about yourself:
ESC National Group brings the best in advertising, association development, community links and fun to life! Visit us online today: www.escnationalgroup.com
How have you used the Community Tool Box to support your work and make a difference?:
ESC plans to link to you to assist in community project work, helping hands, the needy, discussions and more.
Submitted:
First Name: Lee
Last Name: Gleason
City/Town: Cleveland
State/Province: Ohio
Country: United States Of America
Please tell us a little bit about yourself:
www.nli.intranets.com
How have you used the Community Tool Box to support your work and make a difference?:
provide TA to small grassroots organizations and programs
Submitted:
First Name: DeeDee
Last Name: Williams
City/Town: Lexington
State/Province: Kentucky
Country: United States Of America
Please tell us a little bit about yourself:
How have you used the Community Tool Box to support your work and make a difference?:
Grant Writing
Submitted:
First Name: Anne
Last Name: Brown
City/Town: Detroit
State/Province: Michigan
Country: United States Of America
Please tell us a little bit about yourself:
Executive Director of a non profit serving uninsured and underserved children and youth
How have you used the Community Tool Box to support your work and make a difference?:
To create an advocacy campaign around unintentional injuries
Submitted:
First Name: Rodrigo
Last Name: Cantarero
City/Town: Lincoln
State/Province: Nebraska
Country: United States Of America
Please tell us a little bit about yourself:
I am a professor at the Univesity of Nebraska-Lincoln in the department of Community and Regional Planning. I am also a member of the Lincoln-Lancaster County Board of Health.
How have you used the Community Tool Box to support your work and make a difference?:
I have just started exploring it. It is wonderful!! I am hope to be able to use it as a source for my students in community planning, as well as give us ideas in the board of health on health assessments of the community.
Submitted:
First Name: Gail
Last Name: Hand
City/Town: Fargo
State/Province: North Dakota
Country: United States Of America
Please tell us a little bit about yourself:
Building a statewide diabetes collaborative
How have you used the Community Tool Box to support your work and make a difference?:
Submitted:
First Name: Joan
Last Name: Sampieri
City/Town: Miami
State/Province: Florida
Country: United States Of America
Please tell us a little bit about yourself:
I am a self-employed grant writer and came across the Toolbox while volunteering as a grant reader.
How have you used the Community Tool Box to support your work and make a difference?:
Submitted:
First Name: Cynthia
Last Name: Gilster
City/Town: Greenville
State/Province: South Carolina
Country:
Please tell us a little bit about yourself:
I am a Health Profession Student coordinator for Upstate AHEC. I am responsible for linking 3rd year medical students with community resources and guiding their commmunity based CQI project to topics of need for specific communities.
How have you used the Community Tool Box to support your work and make a difference?:
I am new to this site but find it very informative so far. I will share the web site with my colleagues and students.
Submitted:
First Name: Paul
Last Name: Loberti
City/Town: Providence
State/Province: Rhode Island
Country:
Please tell us a little bit about yourself:
Chief Administrator of the RI Department of Health, Office of HIV & AIDS and Viral Hepatitis/Co-Chair of the HIV Prev Community Planning Group
How have you used the Community Tool Box to support your work and make a difference?:
HIV Community Planning, As a member of the Global AIDS Steering TF I am thinking about applications . Have aslo used CTB for other work , including advocacy for vision education, legislative education, stakeholder investment, models of change, strategic planning, mobilizing community groups, etc.
Submitted:
First Name: Lourdes
Last Name: Vazquez
City/Town: San Juan
State/Province: Puerto Rico
Country:
Please tell us a little bit about yourself:
Training and Technical Coordinator for Puerto Rico, CSAP's SE CAPT
How have you used the Community Tool Box to support your work and make a difference?:
Submitted:
First Name: Kathy
Last Name: Marden
City/Town: Shoreline
State/Province: Washington
Country: United States Of America
Please tell us a little bit about yourself:
I am researching web sites for my substance abuse prevention class at Seattle Central CC. I am also the chairman of our neighborhood community the "Westminster Triangle Network". I am choosing community coalitions as my research project to use in my own community. What I have seen of this web site so far has been excellant help. Thanks. Kathy Marden
How have you used the Community Tool Box to support your work and make a difference?:
Submitted:
First Name: Don
Last Name: Cash
City/Town: Pittsburg
State/Province: Kansas
Country: United States Of America
Please tell us a little bit about yourself:
I operate Heartland Consultants. I am a CPA in Kansas and a Kansas Health Foundation Master Facilitator.
How have you used the Community Tool Box to support your work and make a difference?:
Just found it.
Submitted:
First Name: Susan
Last Name: Murphy
City/Town: Poughkeepsie
State/Province: New York
Country:
Please tell us a little bit about yourself:
Volunteer Coordinator for this NFP enviro education & advocacy organization, 2 years. Have recruited & organized 800 volunteers & 50 coordinators for our big music festival. Now need to improve my skills in community outreach and vol program development, other than the festival.
How have you used the Community Tool Box to support your work and make a difference?:
Just browsing the Net, looking for resources....
Submitted:
First Name: Gina
Last Name: Popovic
City/Town: Yakima
State/Province: Washington
Country: United States Of America
Please tell us a little bit about yourself:
I'm a Lead Field Organizer for Planned Parenthood of Central Washington. Public Policy is a new addition to this organization so there has been very little development. Thank you for your tool box. I'm still a little stunned at the amount and quality of information here.
How have you used the Community Tool Box to support your work and make a difference?:
Submitted:
First Name: Adimaimalaga
Last Name: Tafuna'i
City/Town: Apia, Samoa
State/Province:
Country: Other
Please tell us a little bit about yourself:
I am the executive director of an NGO working with rural communities in small island countries in the Pacific, mainly looking at income generation, poverty alleviation and sustainable development
How have you used the Community Tool Box to support your work and make a difference?:
I am impressed with the information you have and thank you for your work. I am brushing up on facilitation skills before running some workshops on a small island atoll in the Pacific looking at preparing for natural disasters. Tropical cyclones are common and sea levels rising are a real concern.
Submitted:
First Name: cathy
Last Name: rivers
City/Town: sydney
State/Province:
Country: Australia
Please tell us a little bit about yourself:
I am a university student currently studying the subject Community Development and Health
How have you used the Community Tool Box to support your work and make a difference?:
As a student I am using this site to extend my knowledge on community development