The Harvard Family Research Project separated from the Harvard Graduate School of Education to become the Global Family Research Project as of January 1, 2017. It is no longer affiliated with Harvard University.
Volume lll, Number 3&4, 1997
Issue Topic: Community-Based Initiatives
Electronic Mailbox
The Community Toolbox is designed to promote community health and development by connecting people, ideas, and resources. The website includes tools (such as “how-to” materials; linkages to other information, people, funding and resources; exchange network for individuals to share experiences; and inspirational quotes to “help sustain work in communities”), information on publications, and the Technical Assistance and Community Documentation and Evaluation System.
This searchable database, sponsored by the Together Foundation and United Nations Centre for Human Settlements, stores proven solutions to common urban problems facing communities throughout the world. Projects featured in the database address many issues of concern, including poverty, economic development, social services, housing and land use, and urban governance. Users can view summaries of innovative projects by geographic region or project initiative.
CINet
The Community Indicators Network (CINet) of Redefining Progress (RP) is managing the RP-CINET listserve for CINet participants and others interested in designing, developing, or researching community indicators. The goal of RPCINET is to provide a forum to link existing emerging community indicators projects, to exchange ideas and information in the field of community indicators, and collectively to support the growing number of community indicators initiatives in the United States and worldwide. RPCINET is managed using Majordomo, an automated mailing list software. The list is closed and unmoderated. To subscribe, send a message to majordomo@igc.org with the following message in the body of the text: subscribe rp-cinet. After your message is received, you will receive a welcome message explaining the RPCINET protocol.
The Alliance for National Renewal
The Alliance for National Renewal (ANR) connects people and organizations for community renewal. Their website works toward this goal by offering stories of community renewal on topics that include children, youth, and families, economic development, civic infrastructure, education, and community diversity. The site also offers an extensive list of resources for community builders.
The U.S. Census Bureau Data Access Tools
The Census Bureau offers a series of user-friendly tools for extracting and displaying a wealth of information on communities across the United States. The interactive software on this site allows users to generate detailed maps with self-selected statistical information.
CIESIN U.S. Demography Home Page
As part of an effort to support the efforts of decision makers, programs, scientists, and the public, this site provides simple access to demographic information across the United States. Users can link to national data sources, online supporting documentation, and methods or tools for extracting data.
CINet Web Page
This Web page, produced by the Community Indicators Network of Redefining Progress, facilitates communication and information-sharing among community groups, professionals, and academics. A searchable database of over 100 community indicators projects will provide users with valuable project information on publications and upcoming events.
Julia Coffman, Research Specialist, HFRP