Training and Technical Assistance

• Developing community needs surveys
• Identifying community strengths
• Recruiting, motivating and retaining volunteers
• Organizing a town action meeting
• Developing leadership skills
• Locating local resources
• Fundraising and grant writing
• Establishing community partnerships
• Conducting public meetings
• Utilizing schools and faith-based organizations
• Making your efforts intergenerational
• Publicizing your events
• Developing a budget and strategic plan
• Writing by-laws and constitution
• Preparing for and filing for tax-exempt status

Community Development Projects

• Community/youth centers
• After-school programs
• Youth mentoring
• Infrastructure improvements (water, utilities, roads)
• Recreational activities
• Resident councils
• Summer lunch programs
• Family farm forums
• Neighborhood clean-up and rehabilitation
• Community policing
• Volunteer community libraries