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Looking for CEUs for BCBA recertification in a community-building context. Any recommendations?

What is the best way to share our Photovoice project with college students across the nation? Our project is focused on how Gen Z can help members of Congress to understand what it is like to live with the constant pull of social media, exposure to online harm, and data mining.

Hi in my village we have some paper roads that were supposed to be de mapped a few years ago but they never finalized it. so now people that own lots there are trying to build homes there but the community is against it because we have a lot of beautiful mature trees even eagles nest there. people come to me because i am in the Conservation Advisory Board and the Tree Commission and the question has come up is there any organization or resources that either they as a community or the village can apply for help. Please advice thank you very much

I have recently started a support group for parents of children with disabilities who receive respite and ABA services from a single agency. Thus far I have emailed and text-messaged 50+ families to request them to fill out a needs assessment survey (which prompted the development of the support group) and to advertise the support group purpose and meeting times. The support group allows for flexibility as it is offered 2x a week with the options of attending virtually or in-person. So far, 4 people have been able to attend. I have been emailing/texting reminders to parents, but I don't want to be too annoying by continually sending them information. Do you have recommendations for increasing participation?

Good afternoon!
I work with SNAP-Ed in Florida and was looking for an activity to facilitate with the team. I managed to think strategically about how we can support our communities. I was thinking about an activity that has them draw their own community and what it would look like if it was equitable and served the community's needs. Do you have an activity like this or something similar?

When doing the cultural competency course, is there a certificate at the end?

Доброго дня! Чи можна змінити заявку на отримання коштів по мікрогранту наприклад потрібно закупити більше обладнання ніж матеріалів, після підтвердження на отримання фінансування?

Hello,
Can you guide me to some good resources for supporting communities to create a network to enhance connection, collaboration, and sustaining overall wellness?
Much appreciated,
Krista

Do you know what year Chapter 6 section 11 was published? (Creating posters and fliers)

Hi there,
I have come across your site when researching materials for creating a session to train Red Cross Public Health Professionals on Cultural Competency. I found a very nice picture/slide explaining the "Continuum of Cultural Competency" through an online search, but can't access the site (https://servicelearning.ctb.ku.edu/cultural-competence/) and can't find it, or the related training section, in your toolbox.
Could you assist me with accessing the content?
Thank you very much.
Best regards
Hans

I am a master's student at Johns Hopkins School of Public Health. I am completing a practicum at a local NGO in Houston, Texas. As part of my practicum, I plan to develop an educational program for staff and volunteers on cultural competence. I am searching for an assessment tool to help identify gaps in cultural sensitivity and competence to help guide my work. Or I would be interested in any additional guidance on this topic. Thank you in advance for your help.

Hi! I recently found the Community Tool Box, and there is so much information available! I have a community betterment project in mind and would like your advice! I live in a very rural farming town of 300 individuals. One thing our community could use is a hangout for teenagers, young adults, and families. There aren't many things to do in the community beyond school sports and church activities, and though those are great, they aren't fit for everyone. Our community is relatively safe, though recently there's been some vandalism, drug issues, and petty thefts. I think this is due to the lack of things to do. Instead of doing something productive, they get into trouble.

The issue is there isn't a lot of places for a hangout. I think this needs to be an indoor building with multiple stories, maybe the top floor has a small movie theatre and the downstairs has a soda saloon with ice cream and french fries, and then a pool table and dart board or other entertainment things. The main priority is that it needs to be affordable, so I'd like this to be mostly a volunteer basis no-profit center.

There is an old building downtown, it used to be a hotel back in the 1800s. Of course, it's really rundown and needs a lot of work. But if it could be fixed up, it would be perfect! Our town is small and we don't have a lot of money. I would like to avoid going into debt, so I'd be interested in grants.

Do you have any advice for me? Do you think this would work and I could get grants for this?

How can Worcester, MA --a city with over a billion dollars of development money set aside to revitalize the central core and not a single innovative architect retained to design great buildings and public space. How do cities attract innovative architects like Frank Gehry, Zaha Hadid, Renzo Piano, Santiago Calatrava, Tom Wright, I.M.Pei to design striking buildings and transform public space? What carrots are dangled in front of the horses' mouth?

I am Nabaraj Khanal, currently serving as the leader of Community Innovation Organization (CIO), a non-profit entity founded on February 1, 2023. Following the completion of my college degree, my colleagues from diverse academic backgrounds and I established CIO. Our focus areas include community development, environmental initiatives, food and nutrition, as well as maternal and child health. Over the past month, we have actively engaged in various community activities, school programs, and conducted several research projects. Additionally, we proudly operate a community living center (homestay in the village of Panauti) where we offer free food and accommodation for those interested in contributing to our initiatives in Nepal.

While our team is passionate about our work, we are currently facing challenges due to a lack of experience and guidance. We seek assistance in organizing our resources, establishing connections for our living center and organization with potential partners, and designing sustainable education projects in public schools. Your expertise and support in these areas would greatly contribute to the success and impact of our organization.

Thank you for considering our request, and we look forward to your advice. Also, we want you to welcome here at Nepal.

Best regards,
Nabaraj Khanal

I'm working on a research project thru the Black Researchers Collective in Chicago. I've been assigned the Chicago-based neighborhood of South Chicago and need an Assest Map for it.
Does one exisist already? How does one find existing asset maps for various neighborhoods in America? I'd assume that they exist already as they are important, necessary and take time to complete. So do you know where I can find an Asset Map of the South Chicago neighborhood in Chicago,Illinois?