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Tag Archives: Community / Youth Engagement

Watsonville-Pajaro Valley, CA: Community Engagement for Equity Example

By Risa Wilkerson on August 8th, 2014

The Jóvenes SANOS leaders have influenced adults and peers to create and influence a healthy culture in their community.

Fitchburg, MA: Community Engagement for Equity Example

By Risa Wilkerson on August 8th, 2014

The Fun ’n FITchburg (FnF) initiative capitalized on Fitchburg’s diversity by creating the 50-member Community Mobilization Network.

Baldwin Park, CA: Community Engagement for Equity Example

By Risa Wilkerson on August 8th, 2014

Baldwin Park, CA moved beyond an “informed community engagement” model to authentic collaboration and sustainable resident empowerment through its highly successful People on the Move (POTM) initiative.

Hamilton County, OH: Communications Example

By Risa Wilkerson on August 8th, 2014

The WeTHRIVE! Initiative in Hamilton County, OH supported a broad-based shift from individual-focused public health messages and programs to a healthy community approach that that addressed environmental, policy and systems (PSE).

Greenville, SC: Communications Example

By Risa Wilkerson on August 8th, 2014

As part of a rebranding process, LiveWell Greenville (LWG), involved diverse stakeholders in a retreat to develop a strategic action plan for the county.

Washington, DC: Community Capacity Building Example

By Risa Wilkerson on August 8th, 2014

The Summit Health Institute for Research and Education (SHIRE) contracted with DC Hunger Solutions to advocate for increased funding for after-school meals and with Groundwork Anacostia River DC to advocate for funding of a Park Rangers pilot program.

Charleston, WV: Community Capacity Building Example

By Risa Wilkerson on August 8th, 2014

Partners in the KEYS for Healthy Kids (KEYS) initiative in Charleston, WV conducted a variety of assessment activities that ultimately built a deeper understanding of health issues among community members and leaders, sparked a public dialogue about obesity beyond it solely being a “medical” concern, and developed new skills and confidence among youth.

Denver, CO: Community Capacity Building Example

By Risa Wilkerson on August 8th, 2014

Through a diverse array of assessment projects and deployment of ten “promotoras”, Denver’s HKHC partnership was able to train emerging resident leaders, build new networks of relationships, increase meeting attendance and participation, and unearth new problem-solving methods.

Benton County, OR: Community Capacity Building Example

By Risa Wilkerson on August 8th, 2014

Benton County, Oregon’s “Creciendo en Salud” (CeS) initiative, which translates as “growing in health”, improved engagement of low income and Latino residents by creating a Health Equity Alliance.

Somerville, MA: Community Capacity Building Example

By Risa Wilkerson on August 8th, 2014

Shape Up Somerville (SUS) pursued greater engagement of immigrants and youth by creating structured initiatives with established community partners who serve these groups and supporting them with contracts.