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Assessing your community’s strengths, weaknesses, assets, and needs is an essential first step in planning any effective service project.
By taking the time to analyze your community, you can determine the best opportunities for service and maximize your club’s ability to make an impact. An assessment not only helps you better understand the dynamics of your community, it also allows you and those who will benefit from your project to make smart decisions about your priorities.
Download the updated Community Assessment Tools handbook for information and tips on how to conduct effective community assessments. These assessments are the foundation of every humanitarian project, small or large because they provide a framework to identify issues and find solutions. Going through the process also builds valuable relationships and encourages residents to help make lasting local improvements.