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 partnered with EPIC Mission to conduct a community needs assessment for Eastern West Virginia Community Action Agency Inc. An Assessment Committee consisting of local and regional partners and other key stakeholders was convened to provide general oversight and assistance for the project. Components of the Needs Assessment project included facilitation of planning sessions with local level planning team, development of needs assessment survey instruments, secondary data collection and survey analysis, facilitation of county level community discussions and analysis of community discussion content, and preparation of the Needs Assessment Report. The Needs Assessment final report outlined strengths, challenges, needs, opportunities, and capacity existing in the service area of the organization. It was also used to inform the development of a five-year strategic plan for the agency.

"The Wayne Family Resource Network has had the privilege of working with Collective Impact in many different capacities over the years, such as strategic planning, community development, town hall conversations, and housing. Collective Impact is dynamic and understanding to the different cultures and needs in our communities and organizations. Bruce and the Collective Impact team work diligently to make each project a success. They provide their client with resources, tools, and guidance to move towards achieving their goals. Any community or agency would benefit greatly with assistance from Collective Impact. Collective Impact empowers their clients to achieve their goals by working together to as one to maximize their success. We look forward to working with them again in the future."  ~ Charity Damron - Coordinator, Wayne County Family Resource Network, Wayne, WV

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