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Publications and Recognition
Rob Pappani, Board Chair for United Way Monterey County, speaks out about the valuable service of 2-1-1
"Soapbox: 2-1-1 Monterey County connecting statewide"Article in the Salinas Californian reflecting on 2-1-1 service to the community in 2010
"2-1-1 Monterey County sees needs grow"The Monterey County Board of Supervisors recognizes 2-1-1 Monterey County for its efforts in serving the community View the Resolution here.
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Turn Passion into Action
Catalyst for Social Change Now Available to All of California
Healthy City gives California tools to turn passion into action
(Los Angeles, CA) – What if community residents wanted to build a park in their concrete-covered district? What if a community group wanted to build more school facilities in a high-need area? Making those arguments is especially daunting if opposing special interests have more money and better information. One organization – Healthy City – is leveling the playing field so all Californians can now turn their passion into action.
Healthy City unites community voices with rigorous research and innovative technologies to solve the root causes of social inequity. They provide detailed information for service referrals, easy-to-use data, and technical assistance to help communities fuel social change. First established in Los Angeles, Healthy City has recently expanded to serve all of California.
Healthy City’s web platform, HealthyCity.org, is becoming California’s online catalyst for social change. On HealthyCity.org, users can create interactive maps to help visualize social problems and move towards community solutions. “We give you ammo to make your case to City Hall,” says Healthy City Director John Kim.
“Corporations and special interest groups have enjoyed a historical advantage in influencing public policy in part because of their ability to quickly access resources and data. Healthy City now enables community organizations to wow decision-makers by telling their community’s story with compelling maps, charts, and graphs. It’s putting data in to action.”
Kim also notes that during a time of deep financial crisis throughout all levels of government in California, data is helping community groups remain relevant and maintain support in their communities.
“We give both community organizations and policy-makers the tools to make smart decisions,” says Kim. “We give all players objective research and analyses to help bridge differences and encourage collaborative problem-solving.”
Healthy City is information + action for social change. Join the action at www.HealthyCity.org.