Glenwood Is Rich In Resources To Support Health!!!

[Actual summary letter sent to all participants - September, 1994]

Thank you for taking the time to complete the Glenwood community capacity survey with our volunteers.

Thanks to you and many other businesses and individuals in your neighbourhood, we have been able to collect some valuable information about the skills and abilities of the individuals, businesses and associations who reside or operate in Glenwood. This very exciting information means opportunity for all those who live and work in Glenwood!

Why Was The Survey Completed?
In an effort to eliminate the deficit, our government has made massive cuts to health care. This leaves many of us feeling as though we've lost control of our own health. The purpose of this study was to show the Glenwood community that it is possible to regain some control of health. The survey results show that the community has many assets that lie within its own boundaries, and we are pleased to make this information available to all the residents and businesses of Glenwood.

Who Was Responsible For Doing This Survey?
This survey was completed by the Glenwood Community League, in partnership with the Community Development office of the Caritas Health Group. Yours is the first community to take part in this venture, and it is hoped that more communities will come on board. The Caritas Community Development office acts as a community animator, encouraging networking among individuals, businesses, and associations, supporting the creation of new partnerships and opportunities, and building on community strengths.

How Does This Information Mean Opportunity?
The information collected during this survey is an inventory of the community's assets. We wanted to show the community what it has to support health. This information could turn ideas into business ventures, as people come together to share their resources. Everyone has special skills and abilities which can be shared. By identifying these resources, we can see many opportunities arise for new business and job opportunities. Our goal has been to provide the community with this information, but its up to YOU to take advantage of it.

What Were The Results?
We found some very exciting results! We surveyed 172 households, 112 businesses, and 28 associations in Glenwood. Here is a sample of what you said: Individual households said that they had, and may be willing to share, the following experience:

• caring for the elderly (55 people)
• caring for the sick (71 people)
• preparing food for numbers over 10 (79 people)
• bulk food purchasing with other people (49 people)
• vehicle maintenance (42 people)
• electrical (46 people)
• plumbing (45 people)
• mechanical (66 people)
• teaching (29 people)
• plus much, much more...

Businesses and associations also had a great deal to offer. In fact, they had so much to offer and share in support of health and wellbeing that we decided to map it out! The asset map shows the results. The business and associations of Glenwood said they could provide support in eight main areas. These areas include learning, spiritual/restive, support for seniors, support for basic necessities, health promotion, safety, environment and quality of life. Check it out!!

How Can You Access This Information?
The Glenwood Community League offers easy access to this valuable information. All you have to do is contact the president of the League at (780) 489-7571. The information is also kept at the CBR office. A full report of this Community Health Capacity Study is available at both of these locations.

http://www.cbr-aimhigh.com