UNDERSTANDING COMMUNITY Often when we think of the term community, we think in geographic terms.

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UNDERSTANDING COMMUNITY Often when we think of the term community, we think in geographic terms.

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UNDERSTANDING COMMUNITY

Often when we think of the term community, we

think in geographic terms.

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UNDERSTANDING COMMUNITY

When defined through physical location by precise boundaries, Our community is the location (i.e. city, town or village) where we live.

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COMMUNITIES OF INTEREST

Communities defined by common cultural heritage, language and beliefs or

shared interests.

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COMMUNITIES OF INTEREST

Most of us belong to more than one community, whether we are aware of it or not.

For example, an individual can be part of a neighborhood community, a religious community and a community of shared interests all at the same time.

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COMMUNITIES OF INTEREST

RELATIONSHIPS…

whether with people or the land, define a community for each individual.

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COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT

KNOWING YOURSELF…

LOOKING INWARD…

A SELF-ASSESSMENT OF YOUR CAPACITY, STRENGTHS, WEAKNESSES, RESOURCES, SERVICES etc.

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Your Capacity Inventory

“Every person has some gift or capacity of value

to others. A strong community is a place that

Recognizes those gifts and ensure that they are

given. A weak community is a place where lots

of people can’t give their gifts and express their

capabilities.”

Source: Buildings Communities from the Inside Out ~ John Kretzmann and John McKnight

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IDENTIFYING COMMUNITY RESOURCES

COMMUNITY RESOURCES INCLUDE:

Natural ResourcesHuman ResourcesFinancial ResourcesInfrastructural Resources

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NATURAL RESOURCES

NATURAL RESOURCES ARE ALL THE THINGS THAT NATURE PROVIDES SUCH AS:

Land, air and water Minerals and surface/subsurface metals and ores Oil, gas and petroleum Trees and other plants Wildlife The standards, legislation and policies relating to

the above.

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HUMAN RESOURCES

Human resources are about people. People are at the heart of all community matters and, as such, they are critical to success.

It is important to have the right people in the right jobs with the right skills, knowledge and abilities.

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HUMAN RESOURCES

HUMAN RESOURCES INCLUDE:

Healthy families and lifestylesSkills building, education and trainingCareer planning and employmentEffective and legal hiring practicesWorkers compensation and pensionsHuman rights and labor laws.

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FINANCIAL RESOURCESFINANCIAL RESOURCES MEANS MONEY AND IT OFTEN IMPLIES HAVING THE ABILITY TO ACQUIRE IT.

FINANCIAL RESOURCES INCLUDE:

Family or Earned Income Fundraising and grant-seeking Banks and other financial institutions Community loan funds and lending

circles Access to capital and investment funding

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FINANCIAL RESOURCES

Government loans and program funds

Cooperatives and other forms of investment

Policies and guidelines related to finance lending and reporting.

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INFRASTRUCTURAL RESOURCES

Infrastructure is part of the resources needed to be effective in community development and includes such obvious things as:

Physical buildings and structures

Transportation and access

Communication systems

Electrical, hydro, sewage, garbage and heating.

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INFRASTRUCTURAL RESOURCES

Infrastructure also refers to the political systems and leadership needed to support a community.

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Draw YOUR Community Resource Map

ALLIES

ASSOCIATIONS

COMMUNITY RESOURCES

SERVICES/ INSTITUTIONS

COMMUNITY NETWORKS

FAMILY

ME

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