Collective Impact continues to work with Washington Drug and Alcohol Commission (WDAC) and Greene County Drug and Alcohol Program on their problem gambling initiatives. With the increased availability of legalized gambling in Pennsylvania comes increased concern regarding the individual and social costs of problem gambling. The Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) is addressing this concern by increasing problem gambling prevention, education and outreach efforts throughout the state. Problem gambling prevention activities are intended to increase awareness of problem gambling within the general public; inform teachers, policy makers, and other professionals about the impact of problem gambling on the family unit, schools and communities; and educate at-risk populations such as college students, youth, and older adults about risk and protective factors in an effort to prevent problem gambling.

Collective Impact worked with the West Virginia Licensed Professional Counselor's Association (WVLPCA) to assess the current environment and develop a strategic plan for the Association. This plan was developed to provide a roadmap that will help guide the Association into the future. WVLPCA consists of members of the counseling profession working to promote Licensed Professional Counselors in the state. Their mission is to promote licensure and professional development for counselors in West Virginia through systems advocacy, networking, and capacity building. WVLPCA creates a voice for counselors to speak up for what they do, what they need to grow, and the value they bring to individuals, families, and communities.

"The Indiana County Department of Human Services has been a long time customer of Collective Impact; we have used their branding communication and Venue Internet services (website) for over fifteen years.  The website is very easy to manage and to make changes to.   More importantly, our customers tell us how easy it is to navigate our website to search our human services directory (by topic or name) or find our flyers and brochures.  The few times that we've had problems, the Collective Impact team is quick to respond to correct any issues.  We've also contracted with Collective Impact for project evaluation.  The cost is reasonable, their time and commitment to the project is sufficient and the outcome is a quality report."  ~ Bonni S. Dunlap, Ph.D. – Director, Indiana County Department of Human Services, Indiana, PA

Award winning Sir Ken Robinson has presented informative and groundbreaking speeches on Changing Paradigms in Education. The RSA has produced an animated version of highlights of this presentation. Here it is!