Building on Assets and Mobilizing for Collective Action: Community Guide

Authors

John C. Allen, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow
Sam M. Cordes, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow
Smith Covey, NCRS-National
Randy Gunn, South Central Nebraska RC&D
Dorlene Hicks, NRCS South Central Region
Lacey Madden, Center for Appled Rural Innovation, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Kathie Starkweather, NRCS Northern Plains Region

Date of this Version

2002

Citation

Created in Collaboration with the Center for Applied Rural Innovation (CARI) Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources University of Nebraska-Lincoln USDA NRCS RC&D, National and Regional Offices, 2002. 39 p.

Comments

Copyright 2002, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Used by permission.

Abstract

This document focuses on the positive assets the community’s individuals, associations, institutions, and economy. Focusing on community problems conveys negative images of the community, and residents begin to accept these images as the only guide to the reality of their lives. Focusing on positive asset components will help build the community, giving residents hope and a positive vision for themselves. Most of this community guide publication is devoted to how community assets can be inventoried. Concludes with steps to developing an action plan.