Common Ground Montgomery Overview

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What is the primary focus of Common Ground Montgomery?

Organizing community events and festivals

Advocating for policy changes related to youth development

Offering after-school and youth-based programs (correct)

Providing financial assistance to families in need

Common Ground Montgomery's approach involves staff living in the same communities as the youth they serve.

True (A)

What inspired Bryan Kelly, the founder of Common Ground, to start the organization?

His experience working in the Ninth Ward in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina.

Common Ground Montgomery offers programs in ______, arts, sports, and entrepreneurship.

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Match the following terms with their corresponding meanings:

Community Asset-Mapping = Identifying and documenting the strengths and resources available within a community Common Ground Montgomery = A Christian-based ministry dedicated to assisting children and youth Bryan Kelly = Founder of Common Ground Montgomery Ninth Ward = The neighborhood in New Orleans where Bryan Kelly worked after Hurricane Katrina Signup and view all the answers

According to the provided text, which one of these is NOT an effective way to find out about community associations?

Asking general questions without any specific prompts (C) Signup and view all the answers

Asking follow-up questions in interviews can help identify potential volunteer groups and individuals who are actively involved with children.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for collecting information about community associations?

To identify potential resources and partners for initiatives that benefit children. Signup and view all the answers

The text suggests that it is important to be ______ about organizing the information collected during interviews.

disciplined Signup and view all the answers

The text mentions the example of a group of aging basketball players in Madison, Conn., who became mentors to children.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of using follow-up questions and prompts in interviews?

It leads to more thorough and detailed responses, revealing a wider range of potential community assets. Signup and view all the answers

The text emphasizes that interviewees are a ______ resource in identifying community assets.

valuable Signup and view all the answers

The success of the community asset-mapping process depends heavily on building relationships with respected community leaders.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of community leaders in the asset-mapping process?

To identify potential volunteers and resources within the community (D) Signup and view all the answers

What kind of information are organizations looking for from community leaders during interviews?

Actionable information, commitments, and connections to potential volunteers and resources. Signup and view all the answers

The community asset-mapping process relies on the knowledge of community leaders to learn about the ______ within your community.

groups Signup and view all the answers

Match the following phrases with their corresponding descriptions:

Community leaders = Act as bridges between the organization and potential volunteers and resources Actionable information = Information that results in concrete steps and solutions Asset-mapping process = Identifying groups and resources within a community Community members = Individuals who may volunteer their time or resources Signup and view all the answers

The most important step in building relationships with community leaders is to send them a letter.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the most powerful tool in community asset-mapping?

Interviews (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a follow-up letter?

A follow-up letter confirms the legitimacy of the project, reminds the interviewee of the conversation, demonstrates seriousness about the project, and encourages them to spread the word. Signup and view all the answers

When introducing yourself and your project, be sure to do so in a ______ light.

positive Signup and view all the answers

Match the following communication methods with their corresponding stage in building relationships:

Phone Calls = Initial Contact Face-to-Face Interviews = Deepening Engagement Letters = Follow-up and Confirmation Signup and view all the answers

It is important to avoid making assumptions about community members' needs and visions.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advice given about contacting community members?

Start by contacting groups that seem the most promising based on their location and relevance to the project, but remember to loop back to those lower on the priority list. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following are recommended when contacting community members?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

The "SAMPLE FACT SHEET FOR ASSOCIATIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS" is used to gather information about organizations and their ______ to the community.

contributions Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following information is NOT requested on the SAMPLE FACT SHEET FOR ASSOCIATIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS?

Organization's legal structure (e.g., non-profit, for-profit) (A) Signup and view all the answers

The SAMPLE FACT SHEET FOR ASSOCIATIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS asks if the organization is willing to contribute to help at-risk children succeed.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

What two pieces of information are requested to understand how an organization uses its space?

Meeting place and other groups that share the meeting place Signup and view all the answers

Match the following questions with the corresponding information they are intended to gather about an organization:

How organization was learned of = Source of information about the organization Sponsors of this organization or groups sponsored by this organization = Funding sources and network of partnerships What could this organization contribute to help at-risk children succeed? = Potential contributions to improving the lives of at-risk youth Is organization willing to contribute? If not, what would make the difference? = Assessment of willingness to assist and potential barriers Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following organizations provides a volunteer tutoring program for struggling children?

YMCA (D) Signup and view all the answers

The Local Mentoring Program primarily targets youth involved in the Juvenile Justice system.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the contact information for Neil Brown, a community member involved in the Local Mentoring Program?

555-2281 Signup and view all the answers

The YMCA's volunteer tutoring program connects children with a ______ role model.

positive Signup and view all the answers

Match the organizations with their primary focus:

YMCA = Volunteer tutoring and supervised athletic activities Local Mentoring Program = One-on-one and group activities for court-involved youth Mrs. Johnson's group = Group of friends willing to volunteer Common Ground Montgomery = Provides programs in arts, sports, and entrepreneurship Signup and view all the answers

Which of these individuals can be contacted for information about the Local Mentoring Program?

Neil Brown (C) Signup and view all the answers

The YMCA's program specifically targets children involved in the Juvenile Justice system.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary target population for the YMCA's volunteer tutoring program?

Children who struggle in school Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Introduction to Community Asset-Mapping

This guidebook details community asset-mapping, a method that prioritizes community strengths rather than problems.
It involves identifying and utilizing existing resources to improve communities.
Ordinary people across Alabama actively contribute to their communities through various actions, such as volunteering in soup kitchens or rebuilding after disasters.
These individual efforts combine to create a greater positive impact.
Service and cooperation are crucial, especially during economic hardship.
Many individuals are ready to contribute, but need knowledge of how to get involved.
A significant number of children are deprived of resources; this limits their development, increasing the risk of poverty and incarceration.

Community Asset-Mapping Process

Community asset-mapping rejects the traditional focus on problems and instead highlights hidden community strengths.
It includes finding local resources within churches, businesses, and community groups, including individual residents' talents.
This framework helps engage citizens, empowering contributions and building stronger communities.
Government agencies are not the only solution; local individuals are vital to effective community development.
The guidebook outlines the following four-phase process: Locate, Survey, Discover, and Unlock.

Locate Phase

This is the starting point of the asset-mapping process.
It involves identifying neighborhoods with the most critical needs by gathering data.
Key factors may include areas with high numbers of children who need support, receiving free lunches, or relying on public assistance.
This identification helps target interventions and maximize community resources' effectiveness.
Gathering information about needs is critical to the success of programs.

Survey Phase

Understanding existing resources is crucial.
The Survey phase involves actively seeking insights from community members.
Conversations, questionnaires, and information collection provide a deeper understanding of community assets.
This phase utilizes established community members to identify available resources.

Discover Phase

This phase investigates existing assets that are often overlooked.
Exploring documentary sources, such as local newspapers, and visiting community gathering places help unearth hidden community resources and organizations.
The focus remains on locating any available existing resources.

Unlock Phase

This phase facilitates building new programs and establishing relationships between local resources and needed support.
This phase aims to connect individuals with relevant talents to specific situations.
It utilizes a skills checklist to identify individual talents that can be utilized in community-based programs.
The essential component is establishing relationships to encourage engagement.

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Questions and Answers

What is the primary focus of Common Ground Montgomery?

Common Ground Montgomery's approach involves staff living in the same communities as the youth they serve.

What inspired Bryan Kelly, the founder of Common Ground, to start the organization?

Common Ground Montgomery offers programs in ______, arts, sports, and entrepreneurship.

Match the following terms with their corresponding meanings:

According to the provided text, which one of these is NOT an effective way to find out about community associations?

Asking follow-up questions in interviews can help identify potential volunteer groups and individuals who are actively involved with children.

What is the primary reason for collecting information about community associations?

The text suggests that it is important to be ______ about organizing the information collected during interviews.

The text mentions the example of a group of aging basketball players in Madison, Conn., who became mentors to children.

What is the main advantage of using follow-up questions and prompts in interviews?

The text emphasizes that interviewees are a ______ resource in identifying community assets.

The success of the community asset-mapping process depends heavily on building relationships with respected community leaders.

What is the primary role of community leaders in the asset-mapping process?

What kind of information are organizations looking for from community leaders during interviews?

The community asset-mapping process relies on the knowledge of community leaders to learn about the ______ within your community.

Match the following phrases with their corresponding descriptions:

The most important step in building relationships with community leaders is to send them a letter.

What is the most powerful tool in community asset-mapping?

What is the purpose of a follow-up letter?

When introducing yourself and your project, be sure to do so in a ______ light.

Match the following communication methods with their corresponding stage in building relationships:

It is important to avoid making assumptions about community members' needs and visions.

What is the main advice given about contacting community members?

Which of the following are recommended when contacting community members?

The "SAMPLE FACT SHEET FOR ASSOCIATIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS" is used to gather information about organizations and their ______ to the community.

Which of the following information is NOT requested on the SAMPLE FACT SHEET FOR ASSOCIATIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS?

The SAMPLE FACT SHEET FOR ASSOCIATIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS asks if the organization is willing to contribute to help at-risk children succeed.

What two pieces of information are requested to understand how an organization uses its space?

Match the following questions with the corresponding information they are intended to gather about an organization:

Which of the following organizations provides a volunteer tutoring program for struggling children?

The Local Mentoring Program primarily targets youth involved in the Juvenile Justice system.

What is the contact information for Neil Brown, a community member involved in the Local Mentoring Program?

The YMCA's volunteer tutoring program connects children with a ______ role model.

Match the organizations with their primary focus:

Which of these individuals can be contacted for information about the Local Mentoring Program?

The YMCA's program specifically targets children involved in the Juvenile Justice system.

What is the primary target population for the YMCA's volunteer tutoring program?

Study Notes

Introduction to Community Asset-Mapping

Community Asset-Mapping Process

Locate Phase

Survey Phase

Discover Phase

Unlock Phase

Studying That Suits You

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